Residential Permit Interactive
Click on the buttons below to choose a specific project type and you will be directed to the relevant application.
Home Permits
Choose an area of interest to get more information about the type of construction you would like to start or get the specific permit required for that project.
Re-Roofing
Benton County Building Safety Does Not Require Permits or Inspections for Re-Roofing.
Detached Utility Building
Effective 11/28/2023, Benton County will no longer require building permits for Residential Group U structures in unincorporated areas. This includes detached shop buildings with no living space, carports, storage buildings, decks, and fences. However, permits will still be required for any structure attached to a residence or if for commercial use.
Permits will still be required for any new plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work on these structures.
*Detached Utility Buildings will be required for properties within the city limits of Avoca, Decatur, Little Flock, and Springtown. https://bentoncountyar.portal.iworq.net/BENTONCOUNTYAR/new-permit/600/2002
Fence
Benton County Building Safety Does Not Require Permits or Inspections for Fences.
*Fencing for pools must meet section 305 of the 2021 ISPS code book.
