8-city comparison
Central Arkansas Residential Addition or Remodel Permit Cost Comparison
Bath or porch: $25,000 · 200 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $25,000, 200 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$167.75Valuation tiers
$50.00 for first $2,000.00 + 23 × $4.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$75.00Sq ft + valuation
200 sq ft × $0.20 = $40.00; minimum $75.00 applies
- Conway$70.00Sq ft + valuation
200 sq ft × $0.11 = $22.00; minimum $45.00 applies
- Bryant$100.00Square footage
200 sq ft × $0.14 = $28.00; minimum $100.00 applies
- Benton$30.00Square footagelowest
200 sq ft × $0.10 = $20.00; minimum $30.00 applies
- Maumelle$38.00Sq ft + valuation
200 sq ft × $0.19 = $38.00
- 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 | $50.00 for first $2,000.00 + 23 × $4.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $142.00 | $167.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 200 sq ft × $0.20 = $40.00; minimum $75.00 applies | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 200 sq ft × $0.11 = $22.00; minimum $45.00 applies | $45.00 | $70.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 200 sq ft × $0.14 = $28.00; minimum $100.00 applies | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 200 sq ft × $0.10 = $20.00; minimum $30.00 applies | $30.00 | $30.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 200 sq ft × $0.19 = $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 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 |
Single room: $50,000 · 400 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $50,000, 400 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$267.75Valuation tiers
$50.00 for first $2,000.00 + 48 × $4.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$80.00Sq ft + valuation
400 sq ft × $0.20 = $80.00
- Conway$70.00Sq ft + valuation
400 sq ft × $0.11 = $44.00; minimum $45.00 applies
- Bryant$100.00Square footage
400 sq ft × $0.14 = $56.00; minimum $100.00 applies
- Benton$40.00Square footagelowest
400 sq ft × $0.10 = $40.00
- Maumelle$76.00Sq ft + valuation
400 sq ft × $0.19 = $76.00
- 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 | $50.00 for first $2,000.00 + 48 × $4.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $242.00 | $267.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 400 sq ft × $0.20 = $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 400 sq ft × $0.11 = $44.00; minimum $45.00 applies | $45.00 | $70.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 400 sq ft × $0.14 = $56.00; minimum $100.00 applies | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 400 sq ft × $0.10 = $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 400 sq ft × $0.19 = $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 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 |
Primary suite: $90,000 · 600 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $90,000, 600 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$415.75Valuation tiers
$250.00 for first $50,000.00 + 40 × $3.50 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$120.00Sq ft + valuation
600 sq ft × $0.20 = $120.00
- Conway$91.00Sq ft + valuation
600 sq ft × $0.11 = $66.00
- Bryant$100.00Square footage
600 sq ft × $0.14 = $84.00; minimum $100.00 applies
- Benton$60.00Square footagelowest
600 sq ft × $0.10 = $60.00
- Maumelle$114.00Sq ft + valuation
600 sq ft × $0.19 = $114.00
- 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 | $250.00 for first $50,000.00 + 40 × $3.50 per additional $1,000.00 | $390.00 | $415.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 600 sq ft × $0.20 = $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 600 sq ft × $0.11 = $66.00 | $66.00 | $91.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 600 sq ft × $0.14 = $84.00; minimum $100.00 applies | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 600 sq ft × $0.10 = $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 600 sq ft × $0.19 = $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 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-room addition: $150,000 · 900 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $150,000, 900 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$595.75Valuation tiers
$420.00 for first $100,000.00 + 50 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$180.00Sq ft + valuation
900 sq ft × $0.20 = $180.00
- Conway$124.00Sq ft + valuation
900 sq ft × $0.11 = $99.00
- Bryant$126.00Square footage
900 sq ft × $0.14 = $126.00
- Benton$90.00Square footagelowest
900 sq ft × $0.10 = $90.00
- Maumelle$171.00Sq ft + valuation
900 sq ft × $0.19 = $171.00
- 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 | $595.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 900 sq ft × $0.20 = $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 900 sq ft × $0.11 = $99.00 | $99.00 | $124.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 900 sq ft × $0.14 = $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 900 sq ft × $0.10 = $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 900 sq ft × $0.19 = $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 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 |
Second story: $250,000 · 1,400 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $250,000, 1,400 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$895.75Valuation tiers
$420.00 for first $100,000.00 + 150 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$280.00Sq ft + valuation
1,400 sq ft × $0.20 = $280.00
- Conway$179.00Sq ft + valuation
1,400 sq ft × $0.11 = $154.00
- Bryant$196.00Square footage
1,400 sq ft × $0.14 = $196.00
- Benton$140.00Square footagelowest
1,400 sq ft × $0.10 = $140.00
- Maumelle$266.00Sq ft + valuation
1,400 sq ft × $0.19 = $266.00
- 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 + 150 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $870.00 | $895.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 1,400 sq ft × $0.20 = $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 1,400 sq ft × $0.11 = $154.00 | $154.00 | $179.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 1,400 sq ft × $0.14 = $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 1,400 sq ft × $0.10 = $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 1,400 sq ft × $0.19 = $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 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 |
Whole-house remodel: $400,000 · 2,500 sq ft
Residential Addition or Remodel: $400,000, 2,500 sq ft. Trade permits excluded.
- Little Rock$1,345.75Valuation tiers
$420.00 for first $100,000.00 + 300 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00
- North Little Rock$500.00Sq ft + valuation
2,500 sq ft × $0.20 = $500.00
- Conway$300.00Sq ft + valuation
2,500 sq ft × $0.11 = $275.00
- Bryant$350.00Square footage
2,500 sq ft × $0.14 = $350.00
- Benton$250.00Square footagelowest
2,500 sq ft × $0.10 = $250.00
- Maumelle$475.00Sq ft + valuation
2,500 sq ft × $0.19 = $475.00
- 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 + 300 × $3.00 per additional $1,000.00 | $1,320.00 | $1,345.75 |
| North Little RockPulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 2,500 sq ft × $0.20 = $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| ConwayFaulkner County | Sq ft + valuation | 2,500 sq ft × $0.11 = $275.00 | $275.00 | $300.00 |
| BryantSaline County | Square footage | 2,500 sq ft × $0.14 = $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| BentonSaline County | Square footage | 2,500 sq ft × $0.10 = $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00lowest |
| MaumellePulaski County | Sq ft + valuation | 2,500 sq ft × $0.19 = $475.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| 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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