Saline County · Bryant Permits & Fees schedule (Ord. 2019-26, as amended)

Bryant, AR Building Permit Fees

Bryant prices building permits by square footage under roof: $0.14 per sq ft for one- and two-family homes and $0.15 for commercial, industrial and apartments. New-construction electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are also $0.14 per sq ft each. Bryant does not publish a valuation rate for commercial remodels.

Permit office

Bryant Planning & Development

210 SW 3rd St., Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 943-0488
Online permit portal · Department website

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Fee Estimate

Project type

Project valuation

Permit valuation may differ from your construction budget when the city applies its own valuation method.

Total area under roof (sq ft)

sq ft

Include trade permit estimatesElectrical, plumbing and mechanical

Estimate · Bryant, AR

Unavailable

Bryant does not publish this fee schedule. Known fees below total $175.00. Call (501) 943-0488 for a quote.

Building permit feeUnavailable
Bryant does not publish a building fee rate for commercial remodels without added area.
Plan review feeUnavailable
50% of $0.00 building fee
Commercial plan review over $100,000 valuation: one-half of the building permit fee, maximum $5,000. Paid at submittal.
Arkansas Act 474 surcharge$175.00
350 × $0.50 per $1,000
A.C.A. § 6-55-106: $0.50 per $1,000 on nonresidential permits, max $1,000 per project.

Not included in this estimate

Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical); utility tap and impact fees, re-inspection fees, and other agency approvals.

Need sealed MEP drawings, permit expediting, or 3 bids from ACLB-licensed contractors in Bryant?

Bryant permit costs by project type

Benchmark estimates for each project type. Open a project type for the full worksheet, checklist and comparison.

Project type	Benchmark	Permit fee	Estimate
Commercial Tenant Remodel	$350,000 · 6,000 sq ft	Unavailable	Unavailable
New Commercial Construction	$750,000 · 12,000 sq ft	$1,800.00	$3,075.00
New Single-Family Home	$325,000 · 2,200 sq ft	$308.00	$308.00
Residential Addition or Remodel	$90,000 · 600 sq ft	$100.00	$100.00
Commercial Roofing or Structural Repair	$150,000 · 12,000 sq ft	Unavailable	Unavailable
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement	$50,000 · 4,000 sq ft	$70.00	$70.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bryant, AR calculate building permit fees?

What does plan review cost in Bryant?

Plan review costs 50% of the building permit fee for commercial projects. The city does not publish a plan review turnaround time; ask the permit desk for the current queue when you submit.

Do I need a licensed contractor to pull a permit in Bryant?

Yes, for commercial work of $50,000 or more. Under A.C.A. § 17-25-101, any project other than a single-family residence costing $50,000 or more in labor and materials requires an Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board commercial license, and the building official must see proof of license before issuing the permit. Residential builders and remodelers need an ACLB residential license for jobs over $2,000. Splitting a contract to stay under a threshold is not allowed. Licensed electricians, plumbers and HVACR contractors pull their own trade permits in Bryant.

Sources and Assumptions

Schedule: Bryant Permits & Fees schedule (Ord. 2019-26, as amended)
Source reviewed on: October 20, 2026
Data status: Fee schedule reviewed against the city's published source.

City of Bryant Permits & Feesreviewed 2026-10-20
A.C.A. § 6-55-106 (Act 474 of 1999)reviewed 2026-10-20

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