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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Benton
Required for new construction, additions, remodels, commercial work, accessory buildings, pools, fences, signs, demolition, grading, house moving, floodplain development, retaining walls, and utility construction.
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Site plan or construction drawings depending on project type
- Flood Plain Acknowledgement form for applicable areas
- Plans showing current and proposed floor plan for remodels
- Contractor requirements
- Arkansas ACLB license required -- residential projects over $2,000; commercial projects $50,000 or more.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine permit type needed (residential new construction, remodel, commercial, fence, sign, demolition, grading, floodplain, etc.).
- 02 Download the appropriate application form from the Community Development page at https://www.bentonar.org/permits-and-applications.
- 03 Complete the form and save it.
- 04 Email the completed form and any required attachments to permits@bentonar.org, or deliver in person to 410 River Street.
- 05 Staff reviews the application; if plans are required, a plan review is conducted.
- 06 Once approved, the permit is issued.
- 07 Schedule required inspections at each construction phase.
- 08 Obtain Certificate of Occupancy after passing final inspection.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Benton building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50.00 (Demolition); varies by project type
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published
03
Permit fee formula
New construction fees are determined by total cost of construction using the ICC Building Valuation table. Carport (attached to residence): $50.00; Carport with slab (attached to residence): $100.00; Deck (attached to residence): $100.00; Mobile/Manufactured Home: $100.00; House Moving (with bedroom): $250.00; Pools and remodels: based on valuation of labor and materials
04
Reinspection fee
$50.00 re-inspection fee
05
Penalty (no permit)
3% surcharge for credit card online payments
3% credit card fee applies for online payments
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (501) 776-5938 (phone)
- permits@bentonar.org (email)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Benton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Benton, AR? ▸
Required for new construction, additions, remodels, commercial work, accessory buildings, pools, fences, signs, demolition, grading, house moving, floodplain development, retaining walls, and utility construction.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Benton, AR? ▸
Building permit fees in Benton, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50.00 (Demolition); varies by project type. Fees are calculated as: New construction fees are determined by total cost of construction using the ICC Building Valuation table. Carport (attached to residence): $50.00; Carport with slab (attached to residence): $100.00; Deck (attached to residence): $100.00; Mobile/Manufactured Home: $100.00; House Moving (with bedroom): $250.00; Pools and remodels: based on valuation of labor and materials. Plan check fee: Not separately published.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Benton, AR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Benton, AR, follow these steps: 1. Determine permit type needed (residential new construction, remodel, commercial, fence, sign, demolition, grading, floodplain, etc.). 2. Download the appropriate application form from the Community Development page at https://www.bentonar.org/permits-and-applications. 3. Complete the form and save it. 4. Email the completed form and any required attachments to permits@bentonar.org, or deliver in person to 410 River Street. 5. Staff reviews the application; if plans are required, a plan review is conducted. 6. Once approved, the permit is issued. 7. Schedule required inspections at each construction phase. 8. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy after passing final inspection.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Benton, AR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Benton, AR via: (501) 776-5938, permits@bentonar.org.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development Department ↗
entry id permits/arkansas/saline/benton
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.