City Building Permits
Bull Shoals, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City limits of Bull Shoals
- Department
- Bull Shoals City Hall
- Address
- 706 C.S. Woods Blvd., Bull Shoals, AR 72619
- Phone
- 870-445-4775
Application Process
Source: Bull Shoals City Hall
General Requirements
Building permit required for new construction or remodeling projects that change the outside structural dimensions.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Building permits start at $0.50 per square foot for residential/additions and $0.75 per square foot for commercial/additions; fence or carport is $75
- Permit fee formula
- Residential/additions $0.50 per square foot; commercial/additions $0.75 per square foot; outbuildings or sheds/detached garages/workshops $74 per 80 square feet plus $0.34 per extra square foot; mechanical inspection fee $121 per unit
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Bull Shoals City Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Electrical permits allow max 3 inspections for new construction/building additions/building upgrades; electrical reinspection is $50
Additional Resources
- Other useful links
- Other useful links
- Other useful links
- 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 Bull Shoals City Hall before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bull Shoals Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Bull Shoals, AR?
- Building permit required for new construction or remodeling projects that change the outside structural dimensions.
- How much does a building permit cost in Bull Shoals, AR?
- The minimum permit fee is Building permits start at $0.50 per square foot for residential/additions and $0.75 per square foot for commercial/additions; fence or carport is $75. Fees are calculated as: Residential/additions $0.50 per square foot; commercial/additions $0.75 per square foot; outbuildings or sheds/detached garages/workshops $74 per 80 square feet plus $0.34 per extra square foot; mechanical inspection fee $121 per unit.
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