8-city comparison
Central Arkansas HVAC / Mechanical Replacement Permit Cost Comparison
Single split system: $12,000 · 1,800 sq ft
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $12,000, 1,800 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$139.05Valuation tiers
$51.50 for first $2,000.00 + 10 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$95.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 11 × $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$180.00Sq ft + valuation
12 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $180.00
- 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 + 10 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00 | $113.30 | $139.05 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 11 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 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 | 12 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 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 |
Two-system home: $25,000 · 3,000 sq ft
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $25,000, 3,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$219.39Valuation tiers
$51.50 for first $2,000.00 + 23 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$160.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 24 × $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$375.00Sq ft + valuation
25 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $375.00
- 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 + 23 × $6.18 per additional $1,000.00 | $193.64 | $219.39 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 24 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 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 | 25 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 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 |
Small RTU: $50,000 · 4,000 sq ft
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 |
Multiple RTUs: $150,000 · 12,000 sq ft
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $150,000, 12,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$967.95Valuation tiers
$659.20 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $5.66 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$785.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 149 × $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$2,250.00Sq ft + valuation
150 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $2,250.00
- 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 | $659.20 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $5.66 per additional $1,000.00 | $942.20 | $967.95 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 149 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $785.00 | $785.00 |
| 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 | 150 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $2,250.00 | $2,250.00 | $2,250.00 |
| 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 |
Chiller / VRF: $400,000 · 30,000 sq ft
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $400,000, 30,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$2,382.95Valuation tiers
$659.20 for first $100,000.00 + 300 × $5.66 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$2,035.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 399 × $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$6,000.00Sq ft + valuation
400 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $6,000.00
- 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 | $659.20 for first $100,000.00 + 300 × $5.66 per additional $1,000.00 | $2,357.20 | $2,382.95 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 399 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $2,035.00 | $2,035.00 |
| 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 | 400 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
| 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 |
Central plant: $900,000 · 50,000 sq ft
HVAC / Mechanical Replacement: $900,000, 50,000 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$5,010.95Valuation tiers
$2,925.20 for first $500,000.00 + 400 × $5.15 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$4,535.00Sq ft + valuation
$40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 899 × $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$13,500.00Sq ft + valuation
900 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $13,500.00
- 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 | $2,925.20 for first $500,000.00 + 400 × $5.15 per additional $1,000.00 | $4,985.20 | $5,010.95 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | $40.00 for first $1,000.00 + 899 × $5.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $4,535.00 | $4,535.00 |
| 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 | 900 × $15.00 per $1,000 of valuation = $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 |
| 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 |
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