City Building Permits

Highland, AR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Arkansas Sharp County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Highland corporate limits.

Department
City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission.
Address
1662 Hwy 62/412, Highland, AR 72542.
Phone
(870) 856-6199.
Website
https://cityofhighlandar.gov/

Application Process

Source: City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission.

General Requirements

Highland requires building permits for new construction and renovation, and separately requires permits for plumbing and electrical reconfiguration work on existing structures.

Required Documents

  • Plot plan, plat plan, plans or architectural plans, proof of ownership, and building permit application. The plan document says the application is filed at City Hall.
Permit validity
Not fully published in the reviewed sources.
Building code
The city ordinance adopts minimum quality standards based on Carpentry and Building Construction, Feirer and Hutchings, Third Addition, 1989. The city also has zoning and fire code ordinances.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
The public pages reviewed do not publish a minimum fee amount.
Reinspection fee
Failure to obtain a required permit is fined $50.00 for first offense, $250.00 for second, and $500.00 for third and subsequent offenses. The 2017 ordinance states the maximum permit fee is $500.00.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Planning and Zoning review, Enforcement Officer approval, permit issuance, then work may begin.

Permits for plumbing/electrical reconfiguration must be displayed at the work site until work is complete.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission. before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Highland, AR?
Highland requires building permits for new construction and renovation, and separately requires permits for plumbing and electrical reconfiguration work on existing structures.
How much does a building permit cost in Highland, AR?
The minimum permit fee is The public pages reviewed do not publish a minimum fee amount..

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