How much does a building permit cost in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?

The minimum permit fee is No charge for standard residential construction. Fees are calculated as: Generally included in POA assessments / no separate per-permit charge for standard residential projects; commercial projects and specialty permits may have separate fees -- confirm with the POA. Plan check fee: Not separately published; included in permit service.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?

Inspections can be scheduled via: CitizenServe portal, (501) 922-5559.

City Building Permits

Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arkansas Saline County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Hot Springs Village straddles Saline County (east side) and Garland County (west side). The POA administers construction permits for the entire Village as a single unit regardless of county boundary. As a Property Owners Association community, permits are required by the POA in addition to any state requirements. The POA is located in Garland County but issues permits for both sides of the Village. Contact the POA for jurisdiction-specific routing. The city of Hot Springs Village has a separate municipal government at the same address.

Department: Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA)
Address: POA Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 102, 895 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Phone: (501) 922-5559
Website: https://www.explorethevillage.com/services/permitting-inspections-compliance

Online Permit Portal

Open CitizenServe portal

Platform: CitizenServe • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Create an account on the CitizenServe portal at the URL above.
Use the permit necessity checker in the portal to confirm whether your project requires a permit.
Submit the permit application through the portal, uploading required plans and documents.
The POA reviews plans and issues the permit once approved.
Commence construction.
Schedule required inspections through the portal at each phase (footing, location, slab, rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, rough-in HVAC, framing, fireplace, final).
Pass final inspection to receive Certificate of Occupancy.

Source: Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA)

General Requirements

Required for: new home construction, room additions, decks, docks, sprinkler systems, enclosing a garage, replacing a water heater or HVAC system, and a wide range of other residential and commercial projects. Use the CitizenServe portal's permit checker for project-specific guidance.

Required Documents

Plans, site plan, and drawings as required by project type
Upload via CitizenServe portal

Building code: Arkansas state codes (2021 IBC and 2021 IRC base); POA community-specific architectural and construction standards also apply
Owner-builder: Not separately published; POA community rules apply
Contractor requirements: Arkansas ACLB license required statewide (residential over $2,000; commercial $50,000 or more); POA may have additional contractor registration requirements

Fees

Minimum permit fee: No charge for standard residential construction
Plan check fee: Not separately published; included in permit service
Permit fee formula: Generally included in POA assessments / no separate per-permit charge for standard residential projects; commercial projects and specialty permits may have separate fees -- confirm with the POA
Payment note: Fee payments handled through CitizenServe portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025-2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

CitizenServe portal (online)
(501) 922-5559 (phone)

Time windows: Contact POA for current available windows

Typical inspection sequence: Footing, location survey, concrete slab, under-slab plumbing, rough-in electrical, rough-in plumbing, rough-in HVAC, framing, zero-clearance fireplace (if applicable), and final inspection

Additional Resources

Building code: Arkansas state codes (2021 IBC and 2021 IRC base); POA community-specific architectural and construction standards also apply
Verify contractor license: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
Zoning information: View zoning info
POA Residential Rules and Regulations (2025)
Garland County (also governs west side of Village)
License lookup guide: Arkansas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Arkansas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Arkansas hub: Arkansas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?: Required for: new home construction, room additions, decks, docks, sprinkler systems, enclosing a garage, replacing a water heater or HVAC system, and a wide range of other residential and commercial projects. Use the CitizenServe portal's permit checker for project-specific guidance.
How much does a building permit cost in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?: The minimum permit fee is No charge for standard residential construction. Fees are calculated as: Generally included in POA assessments / no separate per-permit charge for standard residential projects; commercial projects and specialty permits may have separate fees -- confirm with the POA. Plan check fee: Not separately published; included in permit service.
How do I apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?: 1. Create an account on the CitizenServe portal at the URL above. 2. Use the permit necessity checker in the portal to confirm whether your project requires a permit. 3. Submit the permit application through the portal, uploading required plans and documents. 4. The POA reviews plans and issues the permit once approved. 5. Commence construction. 6. Schedule required inspections through the portal at each phase (footing, location, slab, rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, rough-in HVAC, framing, fireplace, final). 7. Pass final inspection to receive Certificate of Occupancy.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR?: Inspections can be scheduled via: CitizenServe portal, (501) 922-5559.

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