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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hardy
No structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit.
Required documents
- For residential and commercial permits, the code requires plot plan, building plan, specifications, and, for owner-builders, a bank or lending institution letter showing funds sufficient to complete the construction.
- Building code
- Standard Building Code recommended by the Southern Building Code Congress International, as adopted in chapter 11.24 of the municipal code. Hardy also has plumbing, electrical, fire prevention, housing, energy, zoning, and subdivision chapters.
- Permit validity
- Building permits are issued for 12 months; failure to complete construction and have final inspection within 12 months voids the permit.
- Owner-builder
- If acting as own contractor, the applicant must submit a letter from a bank or lending institution stating sufficient funds are available.
- Contractor requirements
- The code requires lawful qualification for plumbing work and establishes a city Building Official; the public snippet does not show a contractor license rule in the building chapter itself.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Hardy building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
New home $25.00; addition to home $25.00; additional home structure $25.00; commercial building $75.00; commercial addition $50.00; commercial additional building $50.00.
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published in the reviewed snippet.
03
Permit fee formula
The public code snippet shows flat application fees by project type for the planning and zoning permit process.
04
Reinspection fee
Violations may be fined up to $100.00, with each day a separate offense. The code also states general penalties can be up to $500.00 where no specific penalty is set.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Applications are submitted to the Building Official or City Clerk; the Building Official may discuss the project with th (online)
- Inspection hours
- The code says the Building Official may enter property at any reasonable hour.
Typical sequence: Application, Building Official discussion, Planning Commission review, permit issuance, inspections, final inspection within 12 months.
Failure to complete and receive final inspection within 12 months voids the permit; a new permit is required.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hardy permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hardy, AR? ▸
No structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a building permit.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hardy, AR? ▸
Building permit fees in Hardy, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is New home $25.00; addition to home $25.00; additional home structure $25.00; commercial building $75.00; commercial addition $50.00; commercial additional building $50.00.. Fees are calculated as: The public code snippet shows flat application fees by project type for the planning and zoning permit process.. Plan check fee: Not separately published in the reviewed snippet..
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hardy, AR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hardy, AR via: Applications are submitted to the Building Official or City Clerk; the Building Official may discuss the project with th.
last verified April 2026
source City of Hardy Building Official / Planning and Zoning. ↗
entry id permits/arkansas/sharp/hardy
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hardy Building Official / Planning and Zoning. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.