Any person operating a business from their residence within the city limits of Fort Smith must obtain a residential business license.

Questions concerning residential business licenses, please contact the Planning and Zoning department.

An owner or authorized agent should obtain a building permit before construction, altering, enlarging, repairing, changing, or demolishing a building.

Questions concerning building permits, please contact the Building Safety Division.

An owner or authorized agent should obtain a demolition permit before demolishing any structure.

Questions concerning demolition permits, please contact the Building Safety Division.

An owner or authorized agent should obtain a driveway when adding, repairing, or construction driveway approaches.

Questions concerning driveway permits, please contact the Building Safety Division.

Allows an owner or authorized agent to begin site improvements. (Applicable to disturbed areas greater than one acre.)

Questions concerning grading/fill permits, please contact the Building Safety Division.

Allows a homeowner to obtain a permit to work on their personal residence. This permit is only valid for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Questions concerning homeowners permits, please contact the Building Safety Division.