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§ AR St Francis County
City building permits

Forrest City, Arkansas

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

Code adoption
city page lists these current codes:
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement.

Street address
225 N. Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335.
Phone
(870) 633-1315.
Email
cityhall@cityofforrestcityar.com
Coverage
City of Forrest City.
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Forrest City, Arkansas

all new construction and remodels; city states all construction requires permits for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas inspections.

Building code
city page lists these current codes:
Owner-builder
not publicly detailed.
Contractor requirements
not publicly detailed.
§ 03

Frequently asked

Common questions about Forrest City, Arkansas permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Forrest City, Arkansas, AR? ▸
all new construction and remodels; city states all construction requires permits for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas inspections.
last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement. ↗ entry id permits/arkansas/st-francis/forrest-city
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.