Any person operating a business within the city limits of Fort Smith is required to obtain a business license, regardless of residence. Home based businesses will also require either a Home Occupation or a Home Accessory license. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Department to find of which of these licenses you will need.
With questions concerning residential business licenses, please contact the Planning and Zoning department or Collections.
Any person wanting to operate a business from a temporary structure must obtain a temporary use 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.
An owner or authorized agent must fill out this application prior to installing a permanent sign.
An owner or authorized agent must fill out this application prior to installing a portable sign.