Hazen, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

City limits of Hazen

Department

Building Permits and Inspections Department / Planning and Inspections / City Clerk

Address

111 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR 72064

Phone

General city line 870-255-4513; Mayor's office 870-255-4522; city hall listed as 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with lunch closure

Application Process

Source: Building Permits and Inspections Department / Planning and Inspections / City Clerk

General Requirements

The code says before beginning any work in Hazen, the person building or altering must apply and obtain a permit.

Required Documents

• Suitable permit forms, and for some trades applicable plans or bond documentation.

Building code

The code references the 1988 edition or most recent publication in the building-permit section and separately adopts current technical codes for electrical work. The code title also includes Southern Building Code, Energy Code, Fire Prevention Code, Housing Code, Building Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code.

Owner-builder

The code allows a permit to a homeowner for a single family residence if the homeowner does the work himself and meets code requirements.

Contractor requirements

Only persons legally authorized to build or alter structures may be issued permits. Plumbing permits also require that only legally authorized plumbers may be issued permits, and master plumbers must carry a $1,000 bond.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fee is $35 residential and $50 commercial; fences, retaining walls, concrete slabs, driveways, sidewalks, and patios are $2.

Permit fee formula

Published flat fees for building permits; separate fee schedules exist for plumbing and electrical work.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• The code makes clear that certain work types still require permits, including building/altering structures, plumbing, and electrical wiring or equipment.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Application to the applicable official, fee payment, permit issuance, inspection by Building Official or plumbing inspector, and code compliance verification.

Plumbing reinspection trip fee of $2.50 appears in the code.

Additional Resources

• Building code: The code references the 1988 edition or most recent publication in the building-permit section and separately adopts current technical codes for electrical work. The code title also includes Southern Building Code, Energy Code, Fire Prevention Code, Housing Code, Building Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code.
• City hall
• Planning and zoning
• Planning and inspections
• Municipal code
• License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazen Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hazen, AR?

The code says before beginning any work in Hazen, the person building or altering must apply and obtain a permit.

How much does a building permit cost in Hazen, AR?

The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee is $35 residential and $50 commercial; fences, retaining walls, concrete slabs, driveways, sidewalks, and patios are $2.. Fees are calculated as: Published flat fees for building permits; separate fee schedules exist for plumbing and electrical work..

What work is exempt from building permits in Hazen, AR?

The following work is generally exempt: The code makes clear that certain work types still require permits, including building/altering structures, plumbing, and electrical wiring or equipment..

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