Des Arc, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building permit work is handled through City Hall and the Building Inspector / comptroller desk, per the city application and website.

Street address

107 S 3rd St, Des Arc, AR 72040

Phone

(870) 256-4316

`dau@cityofdesarc.com` is listed for the city in the Arkansas municipal officials directory

Coverage

City limits of Des Arc.

Online portal

Permit portal

PDF application hosted off-site

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Des Arc

The city application says permits are required and that all structures must meet Arkansas State Plumbing Code and Arkansas Mechanical Code requirements.

Scope of work

Permit?

The form explicitly mentions structures such as mobile homes, storage buildings, garages, carports, sheds, lean-tos, houses, and commercial buildings, which implies broad coverage rather than a narrow exempt list.

Exempt

Exempt The form explicitly mentions structures such as mobile homes, storage buildings, garages, carports, sheds, lean-tos, houses, and commercial buildings, which implies broad coverage rather than a narrow exempt list.

Required documents

Application, contractor contact information and license number if applicable, floodplain status if applicable, and plans.

Building code: The application references Arkansas State Plumbing Code and Arkansas Mechanical Code. No full city building code adoption was publicly posted on the city site.
Contractor requirements: Contractor name and license number are requested on the form.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Des Arc building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$10.00

Permit fee formula

$10.00 plus a gross construction surcharge equal to 0.0005 of construction cost for commercial buildings only, per the application.

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Application, zoning review, fee payment, then issuance. The inspector signs off on compliance with zoning on the application form.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Des Arc permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Des Arc, AR? ▸

The city application says permits are required and that all structures must meet Arkansas State Plumbing Code and Arkansas Mechanical Code requirements.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Des Arc, AR? ▸

Building permit fees in Des Arc, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $10.00. Fees are calculated as: $10.00 plus a gross construction surcharge equal to 0.0005 of construction cost for commercial buildings only, per the application..

03 What work is exempt from building permits in Des Arc, AR? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Des Arc, AR. The following work is generally exempt: The form explicitly mentions structures such as mobile homes, storage buildings, garages, carports, sheds, lean-tos, houses, and commercial buildings, which implies broad coverage rather than a narrow exempt list.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Building permit work is handled through City Hall and the Building Inspector / comptroller desk, per the city application and website. ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/prairie/des-arc

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building permit work is handled through City Hall and the Building Inspector / comptroller desk, per the city application and website. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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