Highland, AR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission.

Street address

1662 Hwy 62/412, Highland, AR 72542.

Phone

(870) 856-6199.

cityofhighland@highland-arkansas.com.

Coverage

City of Highland corporate limits.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Highland

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.

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.
Permit validity: Not fully published in the reviewed sources.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Highland building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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The public pages reviewed do not publish a minimum fee amount.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.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical 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.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Highland permits

01 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.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Highland, AR? ▸

Building permit fees in Highland, AR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is The public pages reviewed do not publish a minimum fee amount..

last verified April 2026 source City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission. ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/sharp/highland

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Highland Enforcement Officer / Planning and Zoning Commission. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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