Cabot, AR · Lonoke County
Cabot Commercial Roofing or Structural Repair Permit Fees and Submittal Checklist
Reroofing, roof replacement or structural repair on an existing commercial building.
Cabot Fee Estimate
Fee Estimate
Permit valuation may differ from your construction budget when the city applies its own valuation method.
Estimate · Cabot, AR
Unavailable
Cabot does not publish this fee schedule. Known fees below total $75.00. Call (501) 843-4819 for a quote.
- Building permit feeUnavailable
Cabot calculates building fees at plan review and does not publish its fee schedule. Call the permit office for a quote.
- Plan review feeUnavailable
Cabot does not publish a plan review fee.
- Arkansas Act 474 surcharge$75.00
150 × $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 Cabot?
Common Project Values
Estimated Cabot fees for commercial roofing or structural repair projects at six standard sizes, computed with the same rules as the calculator. Trade permits excluded.
Small reroof
$25,000 · 2,500 sq ft
Unavailable
Mid reroof
$75,000 · 7,500 sq ft
Unavailable
Structural repair
$150,000 · 12,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Full membrane
$350,000 · 25,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Roof + structure
$750,000 · 40,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Campus reroof
$1,500,000 · 50,000 sq ft
Unavailable
| Project size | Valuation | Area | Permit fee | Other fees | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small reroof | $25,000 | 2,500 sq ft | Unavailable | $12.50 | Unavailable |
| Mid reroof | $75,000 | 7,500 sq ft | Unavailable | $37.50 | Unavailable |
| Structural repair | $150,000 | 12,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $75.00 | Unavailable |
| Full membrane | $350,000 | 25,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $175.00 | Unavailable |
| Roof + structure | $750,000 | 40,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $375.00 | Unavailable |
| Campus reroof | $1,500,000 | 50,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $750.00 | Unavailable |
Central Arkansas Cost Comparison
The same project priced in all eight cities. Valuation-based cities (fee grows with project cost) and square-footage cities (fee grows with floor area) can differ widely for the same building. Full comparison →
Commercial Roofing or Structural Repair: $150,000, 12,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$955.75Valuation tiers
$420.00 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$700.00Sq ft + valuation
$350.00 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00
- Conway$250.00Sq ft + valuationlowest
150 × $1.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $150.00
- BryantUnavailableSquare footage
Bryant does not publish a building fee rate for reroofing or structural repair.
- BentonUnavailableSquare footage
Benton's schedule charges remodels by remodeled floor area and has no reroofing rate. Call the permit office for a quote.
- Maumelle$1,590.00Sq ft + valuation
$25.00 for first $1,000.00 + 149 × $10.00 per additional $1,000.00
- SherwoodUnavailableSquare footage
Sherwood adopted its building fee schedule by reference (Ord. 1599) and does not publish it. Only the new-home rate is codified.
- CabotUnavailableNot published
Cabot calculates building fees at plan review and does not publish its fee schedule. Call the permit office for a quote.
| City | Fee basis | Why it differs | Permit fee | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little RockPulaski County | Valuation tiers | $420.00 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $570.00 | $955.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $350.00 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $500.00 | $700.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 150 × $1.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $150.00 | $150.00 | $250.00lowest |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | Bryant does not publish a building fee rate for reroofing or structural repair. | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | Benton's schedule charges remodels by remodeled floor area and has no reroofing rate. Call the permit office for a quote. | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $25.00 for first $1,000.00 + 149 × $10.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $1,515.00 | $1,590.00 |
| SherwoodPulaski County | Square footage | Sherwood adopted its building fee schedule by reference (Ord. 1599) and does not publish it. Only the new-home rate is codified. | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| CabotLonoke County | Not published | Cabot calculates building fees at plan review and does not publish its fee schedule. Call the permit office for a quote. | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Cabot Submittal Checklist
Required and conditional documents for this project type. Confirm this requirement with the city.
Cabot permit application
Submit through Cabot Planning & Zoning / Public Works. Include the project address, parcel number, owner, contractor and declared valuation.
Permit portal ↗Construction documents (digital PDF set)
Architectural, structural, MEP and life-safety sheets. Under Arkansas law most commercial buildings need plans sealed by an Arkansas-licensed architect or engineer. Ask the city whether it accepts digital-only sets or also wants printed copies.
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code review
Commercial sets are reviewed for compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (based on the IBC/IFC). Include life-safety plans, exit paths, fire-rated assemblies, and sprinkler and alarm shop drawings where provided.
Arkansas State Fire Marshal ↗Arkansas Department of Health plumbing plan review
ConditionalCommercial plumbing and gas plans are reviewed by ADH (fee: 1% of the estimated plumbing and gas cost, $50 minimum, $500 maximum) unless a local certified plumbing inspector reviews engineer-prepared plans (A.C.A. § 17-38-204). Food service, medical and dental, child care and pools also need ADH program approvals.
Applies when: Commercial plumbing work, food service, medical or similar uses
ADH plumbing ↗Asbestos survey before renovation
Federal NESHAP rules, administered by ADEQ, require an asbestos inspection by a licensed inspector before renovating or demolishing commercial buildings.
ADEQ asbestos program ↗Arkansas contractor license verification
Commercial projects of $50,000 or more (labor and materials) need a contractor licensed by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (A.C.A. § 17-25-101). The building official must see proof of license before issuing the permit.
ACLB license lookup ↗Trade permits from licensed trades
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are pulled separately by Arkansas-licensed master electricians, plumbers and HVACR contractors.
Permit office
Cabot Planning & Zoning / Public Works
- 1 City Plaza, Suite A, Cabot, AR 72023
- (501) 843-4819
- Online permit portal · Department website
Confirm hours and submittal format with the city before you go.
Inspection Roadmap
- 1
Structural / deck
ConditionalAfter tear-off, before new roofing covers the deck
When structural repair or deck replacement is part of the work
- 2
Building final
After roofing, flashing and penetrations are complete
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a commercial roofing or structural repair permit cost in Cabot, Arkansas?
Cabot, AR does not publish the building permit fee and plan review fee for a $150,000 (12,000 sq ft) commercial roofing or structural repair in a form PermitBasis can confirm, so no total is estimated. Known fees add $75.00. Call Cabot Planning & Zoning / Public Works at (501) 843-4819 for a quote.
Does Cabot, AR calculate building permits by square footage or project valuation?
Cabot's Unified Development Code refers to a building permit fee schedule that the city does not publish; fees are calculated during plan review. PermitBasis shows Cabot fees as unavailable rather than estimating them.
How long does commercial plan review take in Cabot, AR and what does it cost?
Cabot does not publish a plan review fee. The city does not publish a plan review turnaround time; ask the permit desk for the current queue when you submit.
Do I need an Arkansas commercial contractor license to pull a permit in Cabot?
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 Cabot.
Sources and Assumptions
- Schedule
- Cabot building permit fee schedule (not published online)
- Source reviewed on
- October 20, 2026
- Data status
- The published schedule could not be confirmed. Totals are partial until it is.
- Cabot Administrative Guidelines for Residential Constructionreviewed 2026-10-20
- City of Cabot permit FAQreviewed 2026-10-20
- A.C.A. § 6-55-106 (Act 474 of 1999)reviewed 2026-10-20
- The only published building fees are a $40 re-inspection fee (due before the certificate of occupancy) and a $120 solar panel permit.
PermitBasis is an independent planning resource. The issuing authority determines final fees and requirements.