City Building Permits

De Queen, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in De Queen, Arkansas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Arkansas Sevier County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of De Queen corporate limits

Department
City of De Queen, Land Use and Development / Planning Commission process
Address
220 North 2nd St., De Queen, AR 71832
Phone
870-584-3445
Website
https://www.cityofdequeen.com/land-use-development

Application Process

  1. Property owner submits a letter requesting the change.
  2. Provide deed, site plans, layout of land, building plans, and a list of owners within 300 feet.
  3. Pay the request fee before the meeting date.
  4. Clerk drafts and publishes notice and mails notices.
  5. Planning Commission holds a public hearing.
  6. Variance requests are final at the Planning Commission level.
  7. Zone changes go to City Council for ordinance adoption.

Typical processing time: usually 6 weeks to 2 months.

Source: City of De Queen, Land Use and Development / Planning Commission process

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • deed, site plans, layout of land, building plans, and 300-foot owner list for land use requests.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$500 for variance or zone change requests, plus any overcharges for publication fees
Permit fee formula
flat $500 request fee for variance or zone change, plus publication overages

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • No city list of permit-exempt work types was found.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: public hearing process is published for zoning actions, not inspections

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of De Queen, Land Use and Development / Planning Commission process before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

De Queen Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in De Queen, AR?
The minimum permit fee is $500 for variance or zone change requests, plus any overcharges for publication fees. Fees are calculated as: flat $500 request fee for variance or zone change, plus publication overages.
How do I apply for a building permit in De Queen, AR?
1. Property owner submits a letter requesting the change. 2. Provide deed, site plans, layout of land, building plans, and a list of owners within 300 feet. 3. Pay the request fee before the meeting date. 4. Clerk drafts and publishes notice and mails notices. 5. Planning Commission holds a public hearing. 6. Variance requests are final at the Planning Commission level. 7. Zone changes go to City Council for ordinance adoption.
How long does it take to get a building permit in De Queen, AR?
Typical processing time is usually 6 weeks to 2 months..
What work is exempt from building permits in De Queen, AR?
The following work is generally exempt: No city list of permit-exempt work types was found..

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