Ardmore, OK — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department, including Building Inspections and Code Enforcement

Street address

15 First Avenue SE, Ardmore, OK 73401

Phone

(580) 223-3477

Coverage

City of Ardmore

Online portal

Development Applications

downloadable forms

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Ardmore

Permit required for construction, remodeling, demolition, relocation, mobile homes, manufactured homes, accessory structures, and trade permits without building permit.

Note: No broad exemption list was published on the page.

Required documents

Permit application
Project-specific attachments

Building code: Oklahoma adopted codes
Contractor requirements: Ardmore publishes contractor license registration forms for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, and welder-related work.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download the correct permit form from the development applications page.
02

Complete the form and gather required supporting documents.
03

Submit the application to the City of Ardmore Development Services office.
04

Respond to staff review and obtain permit approval before starting work.

Source: Community Development Department, including Building Inspections and Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Ardmore building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential minimum permit fee $100

Plan check fee

25 percent of permit fee

Permit fee formula

Residential new and remodel: $0.20 per square foot; commercial office and industrial new and remodel: $0.15 per square foot up to 80,000 square feet, plus $0.05 per square foot above 80,000 square feet; minimum commercial permit fee for new structures: $300 including all inspection fees; accessory structure without utilities: $50; accessory structure with utilities: $0.20 per square foot minimum $100; mobile homes: $100; manufactured homes: $0.20 per square foot; moving and relocation: $100; demolition: $300

Trade permit fee

Trade permits without building permit: $50

Reinspection fee

$50

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Community Development Office hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Typical sequence: Application, review, permit, inspections, certificate of occupancy where applicable.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Ardmore permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Ardmore, OK? ▸

Permit required for construction, remodeling, demolition, relocation, mobile homes, manufactured homes, accessory structures, and trade permits without building permit.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Ardmore, OK? ▸

Building permit fees in Ardmore, OK are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential minimum permit fee $100. Fees are calculated as: Residential new and remodel: $0.20 per square foot; commercial office and industrial new and remodel: $0.15 per square foot up to 80,000 square feet, plus $0.05 per square foot above 80,000 square feet; minimum commercial permit fee for new structures: $300 including all inspection fees; accessory structure without utilities: $50; accessory structure with utilities: $0.20 per square foot minimum $100; mobile homes: $100; manufactured homes: $0.20 per square foot; moving and relocation: $100; demolition: $300. Plan check fee: 25 percent of permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ardmore, OK? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Ardmore, OK, follow these steps: 1. Download the correct permit form from the development applications page. 2. Complete the form and gather required supporting documents. 3. Submit the application to the City of Ardmore Development Services office. 4. Respond to staff review and obtain permit approval before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department, including Building Inspections and Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/oklahoma/carter/ardmore

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department, including Building Inspections and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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