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Many projects, activities, and events taking place in Fort Smith require a permit. Review the list below and follow the required steps to apply for a permit if necessary.
Apartment, Commercial, & Industrial Building Permit
Permits for new structures, additions, or alterations require information to be submitted to the Building Department. Visit the page below to learn more.
Fill and Grading Permit
Download the Fill and Grading Permit and submit to the Engineering Department by emailing engineering@fortsmithar.gov.
Floodplain Development Permit
Download the Floodplain Development Permit and submit to the Engineering Department by emailing engineering@fortsmithar.gov.
Garage or Yard Sale Permit
All people who hold a garage sale must obtain a permit before the day of the sale. No fee will be required for the permit. To obtain a garage sale permit, please complete the Google form below. After you have completed and submitted the application, you will receive an e-mail with a link to your permit. Please print the permit and post it on the property where the garage sale will take place and ensure it is visible from the street.
Permit Fee Schedule
- Building Permits and Fee Schedule
- Plumbing Requirements and Fee Schedule
- Mechanical Requirements and Fee Schedule
- Electrical Requirements and Fee Schedule
Requirements for Recreational Fire
General open burning is prohibited by ordinance within the City of Fort Smith. However, the use of outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimneys, or other fire structures used for recreational purposes is allowed under certain provisions. View the list of requirements below.
Requirements for Recreational Fire
Sign Permit
It is required to apply for and receive a permit prior to installing signs on a property. Find the steps to obtaining a sign permit and download the appropriate application below.
Single Family or Duplex Building Permit
Visit the page below to find easy-to-follow steps for applying for a single family or duplex building permit.
Apply for a Single Family or Duplex Building Permit
Special Event Permits
Special events are overseen by the Fort Smith Police Department. Download a special event permit and return to the FSPD Events Coordinator at least 45 days prior to the first day of the event.
Apply for a Special Event Permit
Tri-plex or Four-plex Building Permit
Permits for new structures, additions, or alterations to 3-unit and 4-unit (triplex and fourplex) residential structures require information to be submitted to the Building Services Department. Visit the page below to review the list of required information.