City Building Permits
Hot Springs Village, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers all construction and development within Hot Springs Village under HSVPOA authority and governing documents.
- Department
- Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department
- Address
- POA Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 102, 895 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
- Phone
- 501-922-5559
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CitizenServe • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Determine whether a permit is required by reviewing the Permitting and Inspections page or calling 501-922-5562.
- Create an account in CitizenServe.
- Submit permit application online and upload required documents (site plan, construction drawings, plat where required).
- Pay permit fee online through CitizenServe.
- Architectural Control Committee reviews plans for conformance with POA and building code requirements.
- Permit is issued on approval and should be posted on site.
- Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the Permitting and Inspections Division.
- Complete inspections at required stages and receive final certificate of completion.
General Requirements
Permits are required for a broad range of work including new construction, additions, decks, docks, swimming pools, sprinkler systems, HVAC replacement, water heater replacement, garage enclosures, structural work, and common-property work.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan showing property lines and proposed work location
- Construction drawings
- Plat information
- Photos as required
- For common-property work: application form, drawings, plats, and photos
- Building code
- International Residential Code, International Building Code, Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Arkansas Plumbing Code, Arkansas Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and Arkansas Propane Code, as adopted/amended by POA.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must still comply with POA architectural and building standards.
- Contractor requirements
- Arkansas state contractor licensing rules apply. POA may require additional contractor registration.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Reported as flat fees for small projects and per-square-foot rates for larger projects; includes common property permit fees. Contact POA for current amounts.
- Payment note
- Online payment accepted through CitizenServe portal. In-person payment at POA Administration Building.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- CitizenServe portal (online)
- 501-922-5559 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Standard sequence: foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final, plus POA architectural compliance checks.
Additional Resources
- Building code: International Residential Code, International Building Code, Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Arkansas Plumbing Code, Arkansas Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and Arkansas Propane Code, as adopted/amended by POA.
- Verify contractor license: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Residential Rules and Regulations (Feb 2025)
- Garland County Chapter 27
- 2025 fee schedule
- License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hot Springs Village Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Hot Springs Village, AR?
- Permits are required for a broad range of work including new construction, additions, decks, docks, swimming pools, sprinkler systems, HVAC replacement, water heater replacement, garage enclosures, structural work, and common-property work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Hot Springs Village, AR?
- Fees are calculated as: Reported as flat fees for small projects and per-square-foot rates for larger projects; includes common property permit fees. Contact POA for current amounts..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village, AR?
- 1. Determine whether a permit is required by reviewing the Permitting and Inspections page or calling 501-922-5562. 2. Create an account in CitizenServe. 3. Submit permit application online and upload required documents (site plan, construction drawings, plat where required). 4. Pay permit fee online through CitizenServe. 5. Architectural Control Committee reviews plans for conformance with POA and building code requirements. 6. Permit is issued on approval and should be posted on site. 7. Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the Permitting and Inspections Division. 8. Complete inspections at required stages and receive final certificate of completion.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Hot Springs Village, AR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: CitizenServe portal, 501-922-5559.
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