North Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
North Little Rock Residential Addition or Remodel Permit Fees and Submittal Checklist
An addition to, or alteration of, an existing one- or two-family dwelling.
North Little Rock Fee Estimate
Fee Estimate
Permit valuation may differ from your construction budget when the city applies its own valuation method.
Estimate · North Little Rock, AR
$120.00
Estimated fees for the inputs shown. Conditional items are listed but not added.
- Building permit fee$120.00
600 sq ft × $0.20 = $120.00
Addition rate, § 1.2.7. Remodels without added area are 0.006 × value, minimum $30.
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 North Little Rock: $360.00Permit fees are multiplied by 3× when work starts before the permit is issued.
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Common Project Values
Estimated North 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 $75.00
$75.00
Single room
$50,000 · 400 sq ft
Permit fee $80.00
$80.00
Primary suite
$90,000 · 600 sq ft
Permit fee $120.00
$120.00
Two-room addition
$150,000 · 900 sq ft
Permit fee $180.00
$180.00
Second story
$250,000 · 1,400 sq ft
Permit fee $280.00
$280.00
Whole-house remodel
$400,000 · 2,500 sq ft
Permit fee $500.00
$500.00
| Project size | Valuation | Area | Permit fee | Other fees | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath or porch | $25,000 | 200 sq ft | $75.00 | $0.00 | $75.00 |
| Single room | $50,000 | 400 sq ft | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 |
| Primary suite | $90,000 | 600 sq ft | $120.00 | $0.00 | $120.00 |
| Two-room addition | $150,000 | 900 sq ft | $180.00 | $0.00 | $180.00 |
| Second story | $250,000 | 1,400 sq ft | $280.00 | $0.00 | $280.00 |
| Whole-house remodel | $400,000 | 2,500 sq ft | $500.00 | $0.00 | $500.00 |
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 |
North Little Rock Submittal Checklist
Required and conditional documents for this project type. Confirm this requirement with the city.
North Little Rock permit application
Submit through North Little Rock Planning Department. 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
North Little Rock Planning Department
- 700 W. 29th St., 2nd Floor, North Little Rock, AR 72114
- (501) 975-8835
- 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 North Little Rock, Arkansas?
Under NLR Municipal Code ch. 4, § 1.2, a $90,000 (600 sq ft) residential addition or remodel in North Little Rock, AR has estimated permit fees of $120.00. This includes a $120.00 building permit fee. Trade permits are billed separately.
Does North Little Rock, AR calculate building permits by square footage or project valuation?
North Little Rock uses two methods. Commercial building permits are priced by valuation tiers (a base fee plus a rate per additional $1,000 or fraction). Residential new construction and additions are priced at $0.20 per square foot under roof; residential remodels are 0.6% of value.
How long does commercial plan review take in North Little Rock, AR and what does it cost?
Plan review costs 25% of the building permit fee (minimum $50.00) 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 North 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 North Little Rock.
Sources and Assumptions
- Schedule
- NLR Municipal Code ch. 4, § 1.2
- Source reviewed on
- October 20, 2026
- Data status
- Fee schedule reviewed against the city's published source.
- NLR Municipal Code ch. 4, Buildings & Building Regulations (through Ord. 9555)reviewed 2026-10-20
- NLR Commercial Construction Reference (Feb. 2026)reviewed 2026-10-20
- A.C.A. § 6-55-106 (Act 474 of 1999)reviewed 2026-10-20
PermitBasis is an independent planning resource. The issuing authority determines final fees and requirements.