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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pulaski County
Required for construction, renovation, demolition, and development in unincorporated county areas. Septic system permits also required.
Minor repairs that do not alter structure, egress, or mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems
Ordinary maintenance and repair
Work below thresholds specified in Arkansas State Building Code exemptions
- Exempt Minor repairs that do not alter structure, egress, or mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair
- Exempt Work below thresholds specified in Arkansas State Building Code exemptions
Required documents
- Application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Contractor license (where applicable)
- Proof of property ownership
- Building code
- Arkansas State Building Code
- Contractor requirements
- Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board license required for residential projects over $2,000 and commercial projects over $50,000
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain and complete the applicable permit application (available at department office or potentially downloadable from pulaskicounty.net).
- 02 Prepare required documents (site plan, construction drawings, contractor license info).
- 03 Submit application and pay fees at the department office.
- 04 Plans are reviewed by county staff.
- 05 Permit issued upon approval.
- 06 Schedule inspections as required during construction phases.
- 07 Final inspection and certificate of occupancy (if applicable).
Source: Pulaski County Planning and Development Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Pulaski County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100 base fee for development in unincorporated areas
02
Permit fee formula
Based on project type and valuation; fee schedule adopted by ordinance
In-person payment at department office
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 501-340-8260 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday
- Time windows
- Inspections typically completed in the earlier portion of the business day
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: foundation, framing, rough-in (electrical/plumbing/mechanical), insulation, final
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Pulaski County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR? ▸
Required for construction, renovation, demolition, and development in unincorporated county areas. Septic system permits also required.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 base fee for development in unincorporated areas. Fees are calculated as: Based on project type and valuation; fee schedule adopted by ordinance.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR, follow these steps: 1. Obtain and complete the applicable permit application (available at department office or potentially downloadable from pulaskicounty.net). 2. Prepare required documents (site plan, construction drawings, contractor license info). 3. Submit application and pay fees at the department office. 4. Plans are reviewed by county staff. 5. Permit issued upon approval. 6. Schedule inspections as required during construction phases. 7. Final inspection and certificate of occupancy (if applicable).
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs that do not alter structure, egress, or mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems; Ordinary maintenance and repair; Work below thresholds specified in Arkansas State Building Code exemptions. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pulaski County, AR via: 501-340-8260.
last verified April 2026
source Pulaski County Planning and Development Department ↗
entry id permits/arkansas/pulaski/pulaski-county
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Pulaski County Planning and Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.