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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bull Shoals
Building permit required for new construction or remodeling projects that change the outside structural dimensions.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Bull Shoals building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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
02
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bull Shoals permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bull Shoals, AR? ▸
Building permit fees in Bull Shoals, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
last verified April 2026
source Bull Shoals City Hall ↗
entry id permits/arkansas/marion/bull-shoals
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bull Shoals City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.