Batesville, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City of Batesville

Department

Code Enforcement, City of Batesville

Address

500 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501

Phone

870-698-2400 ext 131 or 132; city main line 870-698-2400

Email

info@batesvillearkansas.gov

Website

https://www.batesvillearkansas.gov/Departments/Code-Enforcement

Application Process

1. Obtain the Batesville residential or commercial building permit application from Code Enforcement.
2. Submit required forms, project information, contractor details, and construction plans/site plan where required.
3. Complete permit intake at the Municipal Building Code Enforcement Office (first floor, 500 E. Main Street).
4. The Code Enforcement Officer reviews submissions for completeness as applicable (sign permits reviewed within 5 business days).

Source: Code Enforcement, City of Batesville

General Requirements

Permits are required except for minor repairs.

Required Documents

• Building permit application form
• Applicant and contractor contact information
• Project details
• Zoning district information
• Flood plain number (where applicable)
• Parking spaces count (where applicable)
• Construction type
• Sprinkler system details
• Site plan (commercial applications)
• Construction drawings (commercial applications)
• Contractor type, name, address, phone, and license number (residential applications)

Building code

Arkansas State Fire Prevention Code, International Building Code, Arkansas Plumbing Code, Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, Arkansas Mechanical Code, Arkansas Electrical Code, National Flood Prevention Code

Contractor requirements

Residential applications require contractor type and license number. Commercial applications require contractor license number and expiration date.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential and trade minimum total permit fee: $50.00 for any trade

Permit fee formula

New residential: $15.00 + $0.15 per square foot under roof; Residential add-on/remodel: $15.00 + $2.00 per $1,000 construction cost (minimum $50.00); Commercial/institutional/other new construction: $15.00 + $2.50 per $1,000 job cost

Trade permit fee

Inspection charges apply in fee sheet, including $35.00 for electrical/plumbing/HVAC; additional inspections billed at $35.00 per trip

Reinspection fee

$35.00 per trip for additional inspections

Penalty (no permit)

Work started without a permit: total fees double

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Minor repairs

Important: No additional city exemption list was published in the reviewed sources.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are required based on job type. Residential materials note that green tags are required for Entergy electric and CenterPoint gas utilities.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Arkansas State Fire Prevention Code, International Building Code, Arkansas Plumbing Code, Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, Arkansas Mechanical Code, Arkansas Electrical Code, National Flood Prevention Code
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Batesville main city site
• Contact Us
• Planning Commission
• Municipal Codes Index
• Code source (building/inspection code)
• License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Batesville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Batesville, AR?

Permits are required except for minor repairs.

How much does a building permit cost in Batesville, AR?

The minimum permit fee is Residential and trade minimum total permit fee: $50.00 for any trade. Fees are calculated as: New residential: $15.00 + $0.15 per square foot under roof; Residential add-on/remodel: $15.00 + $2.00 per $1,000 construction cost (minimum $50.00); Commercial/institutional/other new construction: $15.00 + $2.50 per $1,000 job cost.

How do I apply for a building permit in Batesville, AR?

1. Obtain the Batesville residential or commercial building permit application from Code Enforcement. 2. Submit required forms, project information, contractor details, and construction plans/site plan where required. 3. Complete permit intake at the Municipal Building Code Enforcement Office (first floor, 500 E. Main Street). 4. The Code Enforcement Officer reviews submissions for completeness as applicable (sign permits reviewed within 5 business days).

What work is exempt from building permits in Batesville, AR?

The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs. Note: No additional city exemption list was published in the reviewed sources.