City Guide · Verified 2026
Deck Construction Permits in Little Rock
Local Rule
City of Little Rock Building Permits Division
Little Rock follows the Arkansas small-deck exemption of 200 square feet, 30 inches above grade and not attached to a dwelling, but the city's own ordinance (Sec. 8-31(c)) layers a separate value-based trigger on top: a permit is required for any work exceeding $5,000 in materials and labor, or for any work that requires an inspection, which can pull even a modestly sized deck into the permit process depending on materials used. The city's own fee structure adds a flat $25 data processing fee to permits, and the commercial plan-checking fee is set at one half of the building permit fee.
Source · Verified September 2026
Little Rock Building Department
Office: City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department
Address: 500 W. Markham St., Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 371-4864
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Pulaski County
Little Rock's own rule is shown above (Depends on project scope). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Pulaski County Planning and Development Department (unincorp
Unincorporated Pulaski County falls under Arkansas' statewide Fire Prevention Code, Volume III, which is based on the 2012 International Residential Code and applies even in rural and unincorporated areas. The county's Planning and Development Department separately administers permitting within the Lake Maumelle Watershed to protect water quality, distinct from a general deck-specific size exemption.
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FAQs
Which department handles Deck Construction permits in Little Rock?
City of Little Rock Building Permits Division handles Deck Construction permits in Little Rock.
Is Little Rock different from Pulaski County on Deck Construction?
Yes. Little Rock's rule is "Depends on project scope", while Pulaski County in general is "Set by local rules". See the full breakdown of each below.
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