Garland County, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department

Street address

POA Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 102, 895 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Phone

501-922-5559

Coverage

Hot Springs Village is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) spanning parts of Garland and Saline counties. It is governed by the HSVPOA, a private property owners association. Building permits within the Village are administered by the POA, not by Garland County or the State of Arkansas directly. The POA's Architectural Control function and the Permitting and Inspections Division together control all construction activity within the Village. This is distinct from incorporated city government; authority derives from the POA's governing documents and Garland County Ordinance Chapter 27.

Online portal

CitizenServe

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Garland County

Permits are required for a broad range of work including: new home construction, room additions, decks, docks, swimming pools, sprinkler systems, HVAC replacement, water heater replacement, enclosing a garage, and any structural work. Also required for work on common property (tree cutting, landscaping, pruning, construction, or any encroachment on POA common areas).

Note: No comprehensive public exemption list identified on POA-facing pages. The POA's scope is broad -- minor interior work (painting, flooring, cosmetic repairs) is generally not regulated, but any structural, mechanical, or exterior work likely requires a permit or at minimum POA review. Contact Permitting at 501-922-5562 to confirm whether a specific project requires a permit.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Site plan showing property lines and proposed work location
Construction drawings
Plat information
Pictures where required

Contractor requirements: Contractors must comply with Arkansas state licensing requirements (Contractors Licensing Board). POA may require contractor registration; contact 501-922-5559.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Determine if a permit is required by reviewing the Permitting and Inspections page or calling 501-922-5562
02

Create an account at https://www.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=168
03

Submit permit application online, uploading required documents (site plan, construction drawings, plat)
04

Pay permit fee online via CitizenServe portal
05

Architectural Control Committee reviews plans for conformance with POA architectural policy and building codes
06

Permit is issued upon approval; post permit on site
07

Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the Permitting and Inspections Division
08

Inspections conducted at required stages of construction
09

Final inspection and certificate of completion issued

Source: Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Reported to include flat fee structures for small projects (under 1,000 sq ft) and per-square-foot rates for larger projects. Fee schedule also includes Common Property Permit Fees. Confirm current amounts with POA.

Online payment accepted through CitizenServe portal. In-person payment at POA Administration Building.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

CitizenServe portal (online)
501-922-5559 (phone)

Inspection hours: POA Administration Building business hours

Typical sequence: Standard code-based sequence (foundation, framing, rough-in trades, insulation, final) plus any POA-specific architectural compliance checks.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Garland County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Garland County, AR? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Garland County, AR? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Garland County, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Reported to include flat fee structures for small projects (under 1,000 sq ft) and per-square-foot rates for larger projects. Fee schedule also includes Common Property Permit Fees. Confirm current amounts with POA..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Garland County, AR? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Garland County, AR, follow these steps: 1. Determine if a permit is required by reviewing the Permitting and Inspections page or calling 501-922-5562 2. Create an account at https://www.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showHomePage&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=168 3. Submit permit application online, uploading required documents (site plan, construction drawings, plat) 4. Pay permit fee online via CitizenServe portal 5. Architectural Control Committee reviews plans for conformance with POA architectural policy and building codes 6. Permit is issued upon approval; post permit on site 7. Schedule required inspections through the portal or by contacting the Permitting and Inspections Division 8. Inspections conducted at required stages of construction 9. Final inspection and certificate of completion issued

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Garland County, AR? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Garland County, AR via: CitizenServe portal, 501-922-5559.

last verified April 2026 source Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/garland/hot-springs-village

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permitting and Inspections Division, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (HSVPOA) Code Enforcement Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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