Permit guide · Washington County

Building permits in Farmington

Who to call before you build in the city of Farmington, what they publish, and what they do not. Everything below came from the jurisdiction's own website.

Last checked July 27, 2026 · City

Department
Building Permits and Code Enforcement (Building Official Rick Bramall)
Address
354 W. Main, Farmington 72730
Phone
479-267-3865
Counter hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Code edition
2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Fire Code); 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); 2021 International Mechanical Code; 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code; 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code; 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; 2017 ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code.
Permit portalFee scheduleCall 479-267-3865

How inspections work

No separate inspection line is published. Contact Building Official Rick Bramall at 479-267-3865 or richardbramall@cityoffarmington-ar.gov.

What the office says about permits

The Building Official issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, demolition and certificate of occupancy permits. Permit fees are based on the value of material and labor, starting at $20.00 for work valued at $1 to $2,000 and rising to $260.00 at $50,000, per the city fee schedule. The city does not publish a list of work that is exempt from permits, so call before starting a project.

Work that may not need a permit

This jurisdiction does not publish a list of exempt work. Do not assume a small job is exempt; one phone call settles it.

Contractor registration

The city requires a business license for all businesses ($50.00 initial, $25.00 annual renewal, applied for at City Hall). The city does not publish a separate contractor registration tied to pulling a permit.

Can a homeowner pull their own permit?

The jurisdiction does not publish an owner-builder policy. Many Arkansas cities allow it for an owner-occupied home and some do not. Ask directly.

Source. Everything above was read from https://www.cityoffarmington-ar.gov/building-permits-and-code-enforcement and checked on July 27, 2026. Cities change fees and hours without announcing it, so call before you drive over. Nothing here is legal advice and only the jurisdiction can tell you whether your specific job needs a permit.

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