Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
Little Rock Residential Addition or Remodel Permit Fees and Submittal Checklist
An addition to, or alteration of, an existing one- or two-family dwelling.
Little Rock Fee Estimate
Fee Estimate
Permit valuation may differ from your construction budget when the city applies its own valuation method.
Estimate · Little Rock, AR
$415.75
Estimated fees for the inputs shown. Conditional items are listed but not added.
- Building permit fee$390.00
$250.00 for first $50,000.00 + 40 × $3.50 per additional $1,000.00
- Data processing fee$25.75
Flat fee $25.75 per application
Little Rock Code § 8-31, as amended by Ord. 22,703 (eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Not included in this estimate
Plan review fee; Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical); utility tap and impact fees, re-inspection fees, and other agency approvals.
Cost of working without a permit in Little Rock: $1,170.00Permit fees are multiplied by 3× when work starts before the permit is issued.
Need sealed MEP drawings, permit expediting, or 3 bids from ACLB-licensed contractors in Little Rock?
Common Project Values
Estimated Little Rock fees for residential addition or remodel projects at six standard sizes, computed with the same rules as the calculator. Trade permits excluded.
Bath or porch
$25,000 · 200 sq ft
Permit fee $142.00
$167.75
Single room
$50,000 · 400 sq ft
Permit fee $242.00
$267.75
Primary suite
$90,000 · 600 sq ft
Permit fee $390.00
$415.75
Two-room addition
$150,000 · 900 sq ft
Permit fee $570.00
$595.75
Second story
$250,000 · 1,400 sq ft
Permit fee $870.00
$895.75
Whole-house remodel
$400,000 · 2,500 sq ft
Permit fee $1,320.00
$1,345.75
| Project size | Valuation | Area | Permit fee | Other fees | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath or porch | $25,000 | 200 sq ft | $142.00 | $25.75 | $167.75 |
| Single room | $50,000 | 400 sq ft | $242.00 | $25.75 | $267.75 |
| Primary suite | $90,000 | 600 sq ft | $390.00 | $25.75 | $415.75 |
| Two-room addition | $150,000 | 900 sq ft | $570.00 | $25.75 | $595.75 |
| Second story | $250,000 | 1,400 sq ft | $870.00 | $25.75 | $895.75 |
| Whole-house remodel | $400,000 | 2,500 sq ft | $1,320.00 | $25.75 | $1,345.75 |
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 →
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 |
Little Rock Submittal Checklist
Required and conditional documents for this project type. Confirm this requirement with the city.
Little Rock permit application
Submit through Little Rock Planning & Development, Building Codes Division. Include the project address, parcel number, owner, contractor and declared valuation.
Permit portal ↗Construction drawings
Floor plan, foundation plan, wall section and elevations. Plans for one- and two-family dwellings generally do not require an architect's seal.
Site plan or survey
Property lines, setbacks, easements, building footprint, driveways and drainage. New commercial sites usually go through planning or site plan review first.
Energy code compliance
REScheck or equivalent showing compliance with the Arkansas Energy Code for the dwelling envelope.
Arkansas energy code status ↗Arkansas contractor license verification
Residential projects over $2,000 need an ACLB residential builder or home improvement license, unless the owner is building their own home.
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
Little Rock Planning & Development, Building Codes Division
- 723 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201
- (501) 371-4832
- Online permit portal · Department website
Confirm hours and submittal format with the city before you go.
Inspection Roadmap
- 1
Footing
After trenches are dug and steel is placed, before concrete
- 2
Foundation / slab
After under-slab plumbing, vapor barrier and steel, before the pour
- 3
Rough-in: plumbing, electrical, mechanical
After rough trade work, before walls are covered
- 4
Framing
After rough-ins pass, before insulation
- 5
Insulation / energy
After insulation, before drywall
- 6
Trade finals
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical finals
- 7
Building final
After all trade finals pass
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a residential addition or remodel permit cost in Little Rock, Arkansas?
Under Little Rock Code § 8-31, a $90,000 (600 sq ft) residential addition or remodel in Little Rock, AR has estimated permit fees of $415.75. This includes a $390.00 building permit fee and $25.75 in administrative fees. Trade permits are billed separately.
Does Little Rock, AR calculate building permits by square footage or project valuation?
Little Rock calculates building permits by project valuation, not square footage. Work valued at $5,000 or less needs no building fee; above that, a base fee covers the first portion of value and a rate is added for each additional $1,000 or fraction. Valuation comes from the contract or the ICC Building Valuation Data table.
How long does commercial plan review take in Little Rock, AR and what does it cost?
Plan review costs 50% of the building permit fee (minimum $56.65) 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 an Arkansas commercial contractor license to pull a permit in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock.
Sources and Assumptions
- Schedule
- Little Rock Code § 8-31
- Source reviewed on
- October 20, 2026
- Data status
- Some components are confirmed; unconfirmed components are marked Unavailable instead of estimated.
- Little Rock Code § 8-31, as amended by Ord. 22,703 (eff. Jan. 1, 2026)reviewed 2026-10-20
- Little Rock Ord. 22,204 (2022 fee schedule, last published valuation table)reviewed 2026-10-20
- A.C.A. § 6-55-106 (Act 474 of 1999)reviewed 2026-10-20
- Ord. 22,703 (eff. Jan. 1, 2026) rewrote § 8-31(c) without a building valuation table; its other fees rose about 3%. Building fees here use the last published table (Ord. 22,204, 2022) until the city confirms the current one.
- Residential fees in Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Areas (Central High, Downtown, Philander Smith) are reduced 75%, not below the minimum. Not applied here.
PermitBasis is an independent planning resource. The issuing authority determines final fees and requirements.