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

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address

POA Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 102, 895 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Phone

(501) 922-5559

Coverage

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.

Online portal

CitizenServe portal

CitizenServe

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion)

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Create an account on the CitizenServe portal at the URL above.
02

Use the permit necessity checker in the portal to confirm whether your project requires a permit.
03

Submit the permit application through the portal, uploading required plans and documents.
04

The POA reviews plans and issues the permit once approved.
05

Commence construction.
06

Schedule required inspections through the portal at each phase (footing, location, slab, rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, rough-in HVAC, framing, fireplace, final).
07

Pass final inspection to receive Certificate of Occupancy.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025-2026

Fee type

Amount

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

Fee payments handled through CitizenServe portal

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025-2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

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

Time windows: Contact POA for current available windows

Typical 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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion) permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR? ▸

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

Building permit fees in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR, follow these steps: 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.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hot Springs Village (Saline County Portion), AR via: CitizenServe portal, (501) 922-5559.

last verified April 2026 source Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA) ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/saline/hot-springs-village

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permitting, Inspections and Compliance -- Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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