Hazen, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street 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

Coverage

City limits of Hazen

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hazen

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

Scope of work

Permit?

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

Exempt

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

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.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Hazen building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical 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.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hazen permits

01 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.

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

Building permit fees in Hazen, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

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

Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Building Permits and Inspections Department / Planning and Inspections / City Clerk ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/prairie/hazen

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Inspections Department / Planning and Inspections / City Clerk before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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