Marion County, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector

Street 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

countyjudge@marioncountyar.gov

Coverage

Unincorporated Marion County. County planning regulations cover unincorporated county land except areas under city planning jurisdiction.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Marion County

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.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Marion County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$100 development permit; $100 occupancy permit

Permit fee formula

Flat fees in the published packet

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Call the Marion County Building Inspector by appointment (online)

Typical 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

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Marion County permits

01 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.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Marion County, AR? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Marion County, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 development permit; $100 occupancy permit. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees in the published packet.

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Marion County, AR? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Marion County, AR typically run Not formally published. The 911 address application says normal addressing should complete within three business days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Marion County, AR? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Marion County, AR via: Call the Marion County Building Inspector by appointment.

last verified April 2026 source Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/marion/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Marion County Judge's Office / Marion County Assessor's Office / Marion County Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.