Mount Pleasant, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City Hall / building official / zoning and permitting functions

Street address

327 S Main St, Mount Pleasant, AR 72561

Phone

870-346-5653

mpcityhall@hotmail.com

Coverage

City of Mount Pleasant

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mount Pleasant

A permit must be obtained before building, constructing, erecting, altering, or repairing any building or structure within the city.

Building code: 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and municipal building regulations are referenced in ordinance materials.

Source: City Hall / building official / zoning and permitting functions ↗

§ 03

Fee schedule

Mount Pleasant building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$35 on several permit types

Plan check fee

$500.00 for plan review fee over $50K

Permit fee formula

Residential new single family: $0.50 per sq. ft.; alteration/addition: $0.30 per sq. ft., with minimums shown in the ordinance and schedule

Reinspection fee

Re-inspections: $50.00

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: City materials mention certificate of occupancy and temporary certificate of occupancy items, implying inspection/approval before occupancy.

Re-inspections are $50.00; after-hours inspections are $100.00.

Source: City Hall / building official / zoning and permitting functions ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mount Pleasant permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Mount Pleasant, AR? ▸

A permit must be obtained before building, constructing, erecting, altering, or repairing any building or structure within the city.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Mount Pleasant, AR? ▸

Building permit fees in Mount Pleasant, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $35 on several permit types. Fees are calculated as: Residential new single family: $0.50 per sq. ft.; alteration/addition: $0.30 per sq. ft., with minimums shown in the ordinance and schedule. Plan check fee: $500.00 for plan review fee over $50K.

last verified April 2026 source City Hall / building official / zoning and permitting functions ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/izard/mount-pleasant

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / building official / zoning and permitting functions before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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