County Building Permits
Marion County, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Marion County, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Marion County. County planning regulations cover unincorporated county land except areas under city planning jurisdiction.
- Department
- Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector
- Address
- County Judge, 105 S. Berry St., Yellville, AR 72687; Assessor, 300 E. Old Main St., Yellville, AR 72687
- Phone
- County Judge 870-449-6231; Assessor 870-449-4113; 911 office 870-449-5800
Application Process
Typical processing time: Not formally published. The 911 address application says normal addressing should complete within three business days.
Source: Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector
General Requirements
County process applies before development and before occupancy/power release for construction in unincorporated Marion County.
Required Documents
- 911 address application if needed, parcel number, electrical account number, permit fee receipt, electrical inspection signed by county building inspector.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $100 development permit; $100 occupancy permit
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fees in the published packet
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call the Marion County Building Inspector by appointment (online)
Typical inspection sequence: Electrical and plumbing inspections must not be covered before inspection; final inspection is required before occupancy permit release
The packet says all inspections are by appointment, and the occupancy permit is held until the building passes final inspection
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 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 Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marion County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Marion County, AR?
- County process applies before development and before occupancy/power release for construction in unincorporated Marion County.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Marion County, AR?
- The minimum permit fee is $100 development permit; $100 occupancy permit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees in the published packet.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Marion County, AR?
- Typical processing time is Not formally published. The 911 address application says normal addressing should complete within three business days..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Marion County, AR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call the Marion County Building Inspector by appointment.
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