Cabot, AR · Lonoke County
Cabot HVAC / Mechanical Replacement Permit Fees and Submittal Checklist
Replacement of heating, cooling or ventilation equipment. Usually a mechanical permit only, with no building permit.
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 $0.00. Call (501) 843-4819 for a quote.
- Mechanical permit feeUnavailable
Cabot calculates building fees at plan review and does not publish its fee schedule. Call the permit office for a quote.
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Common Project Values
Estimated Cabot fees for hvac / mechanical replacement projects at six standard sizes, computed with the same rules as the calculator. Trade permits excluded.
Single split system
$12,000 · 1,800 sq ft
Unavailable
Two-system home
$25,000 · 3,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Small RTU
$50,000 · 4,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Multiple RTUs
$150,000 · 12,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Chiller / VRF
$400,000 · 30,000 sq ft
Unavailable
Central plant
$900,000 · 50,000 sq ft
Unavailable
| Project size | Valuation | Area | Mechanical fee | Other fees | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single split system | $12,000 | 1,800 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Two-system home | $25,000 | 3,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Small RTU | $50,000 | 4,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Multiple RTUs | $150,000 | 12,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Chiller / VRF | $400,000 | 30,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Central plant | $900,000 | 50,000 sq ft | Unavailable | $0.00 | 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 →
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $50,000, 4,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$373.89Valuation tiers
$51.50 for first $2,000.00 + 48 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$285.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 49 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00
- Conway$65.00Sq ft + valuationlowest
Flat fee $65.00
- Bryant$70.00Square footage
Flat fee $70.00
- BentonUnavailableSquare footage
Benton publishes HVAC fees only for new construction ($0.10 per sq ft). Call the permit office for a replacement quote.
- Maumelle$750.00Sq ft + valuation
50 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $750.00
- 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 | $51.50 for first $2,000.00 + 48 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00 | $348.14 | $373.89 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 49 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | Flat fee $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00lowest |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | Flat fee $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | Benton publishes HVAC fees only for new construction ($0.10 per sq ft). Call the permit office for a replacement quote. | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 50 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| 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 ↗Licensed HVACR contractor
Mechanical permits are pulled by an HVACR contractor licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health HVACR Licensing Board, or by a homeowner for their own residence where the city allows it.
ADH HVACR licensing ↗Equipment schedule
Make, model, tonnage or BTU rating and efficiency for each unit being replaced or added.
Structural letter for rooftop units
ConditionalWhen a new rooftop unit is heavier than the one it replaces or sits in a new location, a structural evaluation is usually required.
Applies when: Rooftop equipment changes weight or location
Electrical permit for new circuits
ConditionalA separate electrical permit is required when the replacement needs a new circuit, disconnect or panel work.
Applies when: New circuit, disconnect or panel work
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
Mechanical final
After equipment is set, connected and operating
- 2
Electrical final
ConditionalAfter new circuits or disconnects are complete
Only with an electrical permit
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hvac / mechanical replacement permit cost in Cabot, Arkansas?
Cabot, AR does not publish the mechanical permit fee for a $50,000 (4,000 sq ft) hvac / mechanical replacement in a form PermitBasis can confirm, so no total is estimated. 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.