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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Greenwood
Additions and remodeling; commercial and industrial signs; construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial structures; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (HVAC) installation and replacement; excavations within city limits; home-based businesses; water heater replacement; storage buildings or accessory structures; storm shelters; swimming pools; underground yard sprinklers and spigots; new fences and fence repairs; all activity within the FEMA special flood hazard area.
- Building code
- 2021 Arkansas Building Code (IBC 2021, effective January 1, 2023); 2021 Arkansas Residential Code (IRC 2021, effective January 1, 2023); 2021 Arkansas Fire Code (IFC 2021, effective January 1, 2023); 2021 Arkansas Mechanical Code (IMC 2021, effective July 1, 2022); 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code (IPC 2018, effective September 1, 2021); 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code (IFGC 2018, effective September 1, 2021); Arkansas Energy Code (2009 IECC, effective January 1, 2015).
- Owner-builder
- Not detailed in available sources. Contact the department.
- Contractor requirements
- Arkansas state contractor licensing requirements apply. Contractors must be licensed with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Contact the department for any additional city-level registration requirements.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create an account or log in at https://greenwood-ar.tekconnectgov.com.
- 02 Select the appropriate permit type.
- 03 Complete the permit application and upload required plans or documents.
- 04 Submit application. Department staff reviews the application.
- 05 Pay permit fees online through the portal or in person at City Hall.
- 06 Permit issued upon approval and fee payment.
- 07 Post permit at job site before work begins.
- 08 Schedule inspections through the portal as work progresses.
- 09 Request final inspection upon project completion.
Source: City of Greenwood Planning and Development Department ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- TEKConnectGov portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Not detailed in available sources. Contact Building Inspector Hunter Mikles at 479-322-1675.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Greenwood permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Greenwood, AR? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Greenwood, AR? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Greenwood, AR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Greenwood Planning and Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.