Boone County, AR: Limited Building Permits

Boone County, Arkansas does not have a confirmed countywide building-permit answer for unincorporated land, but Arkansas building-code minimums apply even where permits or inspections are not required^1,2. Countywide zoning is also unconfirmed³. Arkansas generally requires septic construction and operation permits through the Department of Health or its Authorized Agent, with a narrow acreage exemption^4,5.

At a glance

Building permit: No countywide permit answer confirmed; statewide code minimums still apply^1,2
Zoning: Countywide zoning in unincorporated Boone County is unconfirmed³
Septic permits: State or Authorized Agent permits are generally required; a narrow acreage exemption may apply^4,5,6
Owner-builder: Licensing relief may apply, and energy-code compliance is voluntary for a self-builder's own single-family home^1,7
RV or tiny home: Private-parcel occupancy rules are not confirmed; ask the county before moving one onto the land⁸
Private well: A Boone County private domestic-well permit requirement could not be confirmed⁹

Who to call

Building permits

Boone County government

General county contact for directing unincorporated-area building, zoning, floodplain, and county-road questions to the responsible office

870-741-5760

220 N Arbor Drive, Harrison, AR 72601

Septic permits

Arkansas Department of Health — Boone County Local Health Unit

Local health-unit contact for Boone County onsite wastewater and septic questions

(870) 743-5244

1622 Campus, Harrison, AR 72601

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in Boone County, Arkansas?

Boone County does not have a confirmed countywide answer on whether a house in an unincorporated area needs a local building permit.

Boone County does not have a confirmed countywide answer on whether a house in an unincorporated area needs a local building permit¹. Arkansas building-code minimums apply statewide even in places where permits or inspections are not required, but that rule does not create one universal permit process². A separate state rule requires code compliance for construction governed by that rule, but it does not establish general Boone County residential-code adoption¹⁰. Before ordering plans or starting work, call Boone County government at 870-741-5760 and ask which authority has jurisdiction over the parcel and project¹¹. Inside Harrison, the city lists the 2021 International Building Code and fire and mechanical codes, the 2020 electrical code, and the 2018 plumbing and fuel-gas codes¹². Harrison personnel also conduct code enforcement and inspect those building systems¹².

Who handles building permits in Boone County, and how do you reach them?

We could not confirm a dedicated Boone County building department for unincorporated land, so start with Boone County government at 220 N Arbor Drive, Harrison, AR 72601, or call 870-741-5760 for the responsible authority¹¹. Ask separately about structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, floodplain, and county-road approvals because the statewide building-code rule does not identify one local inspector or permit issuer². Harrison's Community Risk Reduction Division performs municipal inspections, but that applies inside Harrison rather than throughout unincorporated Boone County¹². New businesses in Harrison also face a municipal occupancy inspection, not a countywide residential requirement¹².

Does Boone County have zoning?

We could not confirm whether county zoning applies throughout unincorporated Boone County, so do not treat rural land as unrestricted.

We could not confirm whether county zoning applies throughout unincorporated Boone County, so do not treat rural land as unrestricted³. Boone County government is the place to ask which office can confirm zoning, setbacks, minimum dwelling size, building height, lot coverage, and floodplain review for a specific parcel¹¹. Inside Harrison, planning and zoning are administered by the city Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment¹³. Harrison publishes a zoning code and current zoning map, but those city materials do not automatically apply to unincorporated Boone County¹³. Wastewater planning for subdivisions is also regulated under state health rules, which is separate from a complete county subdivision or zoning ordinance¹⁴.

How do septic permits work in Boone County?

Arkansas generally requires Boone County owners to obtain a Permit for Construction before installing, altering, repairing, or extending an onsite wastewater system, then obtain a Permit for Operation after inspection and approval⁴. The Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent administers approval; contact the Boone County Local Health Unit at 1622 Campus, Harrison, AR 72601, or (870) 743-5244^14,15. A Designated Representative completes the construction-permit application, and review fees run from $30 to $150 by structure size^4,14. One exemption covers a system on a tract of at least 10 acres when its field line or disposal line is at least 200 feet from the property line; other state or federal requirements may still apply⁵. Only 4.3% of Boone County soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field¹⁶. If sanitary sewer is available within 300 feet of the building's sewer exit without crossing another person's property, the premises must connect and cannot use an onsite system or privy¹⁴.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Boone County?

We could not confirm a Boone County rule allowing or prohibiting full-time RV or tiny-home occupancy on a private rural parcel, so ask Boone County government before moving a unit onto the land.

We could not confirm a Boone County rule allowing or prohibiting full-time RV or tiny-home occupancy on a private rural parcel, so ask Boone County government before moving a unit onto the land¹¹. Arkansas's confirmed RV rule concerns paid parks with three or more spaces; it does not answer whether one owner may occupy one RV on private land⁸. The park framework includes tiny houses on wheels but does not create a general approval or ban outside a qualifying park⁸. Sanitation remains a separate issue: an available sanitary sewer within 300 feet requires connection when it can be reached without crossing another person's property, and an onsite system or privy cannot be used in that situation¹⁴.

Building a home in Boone County: the steps, in order

Call Boone County government at 870-741-5760 to identify the authority for building, zoning, floodplain, and county-road access on the parcel.

Call Boone County government at 870-741-5760 to identify the authority for building, zoning, floodplain, and county-road access on the parcel¹¹.
Confirm whether the parcel lies inside a municipality, because Harrison has its own zoning, adopted codes, and inspection program^12,13.
Determine whether an available sanitary sewer requires connection before designing an onsite system¹⁴.
Contact the Boone County Local Health Unit at (870) 743-5244 and have a Designated Representative prepare the septic construction-permit application, unless the health unit confirms the acreage exemption applies^4,5,15.
When a septic permit is required, arrange the inspection and obtain the Permit for Operation before using the system⁴.
Design for Arkansas's statewide building-code minimums even if no local permit or inspection is required².
If the driveway joins a state highway, obtain an Arkansas Department of Transportation permit before beginning work in the right-of-way¹⁷.

What should you check before buying land in Boone County?

Put septic feasibility near the top of the due-diligence list because only 4.3% of Boone County soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field.

Put septic feasibility near the top of the due-diligence list because only 4.3% of Boone County soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field¹⁶. Terrain is mixed: 67.2% of county land has a slope of 15% or less, while 49.2% is wooded, so inspect the actual homesite, access route, and drain-field area¹⁶. Boone County's effective property-tax rate is 0.5%, with a median annual bill of $904¹⁶. Before closing, ask the county about zoning, floodplain, setbacks, and county-road access¹¹. Ask the health unit whether sewer availability, the acreage exemption, or subdivision wastewater review changes the plan; subdivision plans using standard onsite systems require state health review and approval^4,5,14. A state-highway entrance requires an Arkansas Department of Transportation access permit¹⁷.

Watch-outs

Do not mistake statewide building-code coverage for a universal building-permit requirement; Boone County's unincorporated-area permit authority must be confirmed for the specific project².
Do not apply Harrison's municipal inspection and occupancy rules automatically to unincorporated Boone County land¹².
Owner-builder relief does not waive local permits, inspections, septic approval, or other building-code requirements¹.
Do not assume every Boone County septic system needs a permit: the state rule exempts a qualifying system on a tract of at least 10 acres when the disposal line stays at least 200 feet from the property line⁵.

Sources

17 official pages, each quoted and re-checked · written October 9, 2026

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Unlike all 6 of its neighbors, Boone County requires a building permit only in limited cases.

Rule	Boone County	Marion County	Newton County	Carroll County	Searcy County	Madison County	Baxter County
Building permit	Limited	Required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
County zoning	Not published	No	Not published	No	Yes	No	No
Septic permits	AR Dept. of Health	AR Dept. of Health	AR Dept. of Health	AR Dept. of Health	ADH	AR Dept. of Health	AR Dept. of Health

Cities and towns in Boone County

Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

Not yet covered: Town of Bellefonte · Town of Everton · Town of Lead Hill · Town of Omaha · Town of South Lead Hill · Town of Valley Springs

Answers from the rulebook for Boone County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Arkansas rules that apply here

Building permitLimited
Construction subject to the Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments.
- The source does not impose a single statewide building-permit requirement for all private residential and commercial construction.
- Local governments may establish prior plan approval, building-permit requirements, and construction inspections.
- Counties, cities, or municipalities that issue building permits for new building construction are required to adopt the Arkansas Energy Code for new construction, additions, and renovations.
- The cited document is the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code; current Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applicability should be confirmed separately.
“A local government may exercise other administrative and enforcement procedures that it deems necessary to affect the purposes of this Code, including, but not limited to, prior plan approval, building permit requirements, and inspections during the course of construction.”
2014 Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Construction subject to the Arkansas Building Code statewide minimums, including rural and unincorporated areas.
  “They apply statewide even in areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
  Home Improvement Contractor License Application ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)
Arkansas residential contractor licensing for an individual constructing the individual’s own residence or an owner of a single-family residence acting as the owner’s own home-improvement contractor on the owner’s property.
- A person constructing the person’s own residence is exempt unless the person builds more than one residence during a calendar year.
- An owner of a single-family residence may act as the owner’s own home-improvement contractor on the owner’s own property.
- The exemption concerns contractor licensing and does not by itself eliminate applicable building-code, permit, inspection, zoning, or other requirements.
maximum own residences constructed per calendar year before the stated exemption no longer applies: <= 1 residence (The statute states the exemption does not apply if the person builds more than one residence during a calendar year.)
“construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during any calendar year;”
Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee Rules and Statutes ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Conditional — Self-builders of single-family buildings for their own occupancy under the Arkansas Energy Code.
  “Compliance with this Code by builders who build, or contract to build, single-family buildings for their own occupancy is voluntary.”
  Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
Building code adoptedAdopted
Arkansas Building Code requirements in rural and unincorporated Boone County.
- Arkansas Building Codes are mandatory statewide minimums.
- The source states that the code applies even where no permit or inspections are required.
- The source identifies the State Fire Marshal’s office as the adopting authority.
- The source states that Arkansas is currently under the 2012 Edition of the Code.
code edition: 2012 Edition
“Arkansas Building Codes are mandatory statewide minimums. They apply statewide even in areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
Home Improvement Application — Building Code Information ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
4 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Partial — Construction governed by the cited Arkansas administrative-rule subpart; this does not establish a general Boone County residential building-code adoption.
  “All new construction, in addition to this subpart, will be designed and constructed in accordance with the codes and standards adopted”
  12 CAR § 51-2105. Building codes ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Adopted (with conditions) — New structures and applicable alterations, additions, changes in use, and changes in structures throughout Arkansas, under the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, including Volume II for building-code requirements and Volume III for residential-code requirements.
  “Each district, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall only adopt and enforce the provisions of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition. [...] The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the International Building Code Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II, and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the International Building Code, Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II, shall be made in accordance therewith.”
  2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
- Partial — State projects in Arkansas.
  “The adopted building code for state projects is the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, as adopted by the Division of Arkansas State Police, State Fire Marshal’s office.”
  22 CAR § 111-407. Building codes adopted ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
- Adopted (with conditions) — State projects in Arkansas subject to the Building Authority Division design-review rules.
  “The adopted building code for state projects is the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, as adopted by the Division of Arkansas State Police, State Fire Marshal’s office. Arkansas laws and this subchapter shall have precedence over the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code where they exceed the requirements of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. All project designs shall comply with all Arkansas laws and the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Other codes, rules, or standards may be applicable to a specific project. It is the department’s and design professional’s responsibility to determine all applicable codes for each specific project.”
  22 CAR § 111-407. Building codes adopted ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
InspectionsRequired
Construction or work that must comply with the Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments.
- Inspection is required for construction or work that must comply with the cited Code.
- Inspection may be performed by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Energy Office, its agent, or the code official.
- Code officials within a county or municipality that has adopted the Code and normally conducts final inspections shall perform final inspection and approval when the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
- The local government may conduct additional inspections during construction.
“Construction or work that must comply with this Code shall be subject to inspection by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission - Energy Office or its agent, or by the code official.”
2014 Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Construction subject to Arkansas Building Code compliance and any applicable inspection regime.
  “areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
  Home Improvement Contractor License Application ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
Certificate of occupancyLimited
Open-enrollment public charter schools commencing student operations in a new or renovated facility anywhere in Arkansas.
- Before commencing operations with students, the school must obtain one of three alternative approvals for the new construction or renovation.
- The alternatives are: a certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official and approved by the state fire marshal; a certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or a certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.
- A certificate of occupancy is therefore not independently mandatory when one of the two listed alternative approvals is obtained.
“An open-enrollment public charter school shall not commence operations with students in any new or renovated facility unless the school has obtained for the new construction or renovation: (1) A certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official, approved by the state fire marshal; (2) A certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or (3) A certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.”
6 CAR § 31-425. Charter school facilities ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Limited — State of Arkansas construction projects administered by a state owner or agency.
  “Certificates of Occupancy are not issued by any one State Agency for State projects. The responsibility therefore rests with the Owner/Agency of the project.”
  DBA Project Closeout Guide ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
- Limited — Buildings subject to the Arkansas Energy Code when located in a county or municipality that has adopted the Code and conducts final inspections as part of normal operations.
  “An open-enrollment public charter school shall not commence operations with students in any new or renovated facility unless the school has obtained for the new construction or renovation: (1) A certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official, approved by the state fire marshal; (2) A certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or (3) A certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.”
  2014 Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
Lot coverageDistrict specific (with conditions)
State delegation to county planning boards for zoning ordinances covering all or part of a county's unincorporated area; this is not a statewide lot-coverage percentage.
- A county planning board may prepare a zoning ordinance only for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county.
- The ordinance must include both a map and a text.
- Lot coverage is a subject the zoning ordinance may regulate; the enactment does not require a county to adopt such a rule.
- The ordinance must designate districts or zones, and regulations within each district or zone must be uniform throughout that district or zone.
“The county planning board shall have authority to prepare, or to cause to be prepared, a zoning ordinance for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county, which ordinance shall include both a map and a text. [...] The zoning ordinance may regulate: [...] (C) lot Lot coverage;”
arkleg.state.ar.us ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Living in an RVLimited
Occupancy of recreational vehicles in Arkansas recreational-vehicle parks regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health under 20 CAR Part 138.
- The rule applies when three or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes and placement or maintenance services, or both, are provided for a fee, whether new or existing.
- The parcel is considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park and must comply with 20 CAR Part 138.
- The owner or operator is responsible for compliance.
- Waivers or exceptions are considered case by case and approval is at the Department of Health's discretion.
- Construction, alteration, repair, or extension of a mobile-home or recreational-vehicle park requires prior submission and department approval.
- Detailed plans must include the park layout, sewage system, water source and distribution system, buildings, parking areas, dump stations, and topographical features.
minimum spaces triggering park regulation: >= 3 spaces (Placement or maintenance services, or both, must be provided for a fee.)
“Any parcel of land in which three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes, where placement or maintenance services, or both, are provided for a fee, whether new or existing, shall be: (1) Considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park; and (2) In compliance with this part.”
20 CAR § 138-102. Compliance ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Tiny homesLimited
Occupancy of tiny houses on wheels in Arkansas parcels operating as mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks with three or more paid spaces.
- The rule expressly includes tiny houses on wheels among spaces triggering mobile-home or recreational-vehicle-park regulation.
- Placement or maintenance services, or both, must be provided for a fee.
- The parcel is considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park and must comply with 20 CAR Part 138.
- The owner or operator is responsible for compliance.
- Waivers or exceptions are considered case by case at the discretion of the Arkansas Department of Health.
- Construction, alteration, repair, or extension of the park requires prior submission and Department approval.
- Detailed plans and specifications must include the park layout, sewage system, water source and distribution system, buildings, parking areas, dump stations, and topographical features.
- The rule does not establish a general statewide authorization or prohibition for a single tiny house on wheels outside a qualifying park.
minimum qualifying spaces: >= 3 spaces (the spaces must be occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes)
“three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes”
20 CAR § 138-102. Compliance ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Occupancy of tiny houses on wheels in Arkansas mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health under 20 CAR Part 138.
  ““Tiny house on wheels” means a structure intended as a habitable dwelling for one (1) or more individuals which, for the purposes of this part, shall be considered a: (A) Mobile home, if plumbed and inspected in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65; or (B) Recreational vehicle, if not plumbed and inspected in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code;”
  20 CAR § 138-101. Definitions ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Who permits septicState (with conditions)
Individual sewage disposal (septic) systems and alternate/experimental systems in Arkansas, administered by the Arkansas Department of Health (Division of Environmental Health Protection) and its authorized agents (the environmental health specialist assigned to each county)
- The chapter (and so the Department's permit requirement) does not apply to an individual or alternate/experimental system on a tract of ten (10) acres or larger whose field line or sewage disposal line is no closer than 200 feet to the property line (§ 14-236-104(c)).
- Systems in existence on July 1, 1977, and certain systems installed after that date in subdivisions platted before July 1, 1977, are not required to meet more stringent specifications than the standards then applicable (§ 14-236-104(a)).
- Permit requirement (§ 14-236-112) covers systems installed after July 1, 1977; emergency repairs may proceed if a permit is obtained within ten working days.
- A municipality's law or regulation setting standards that give greater protection to public health or safety prevails within that municipality (§ 14-236-105).
- Surface-discharging systems may also need ADEQ authorization; not verified from an official page in this job.
- The statute text is from the Department of Health's 2014 compilation of the Act; check the current Arkansas Code for later amendments.
acreage exemption threshold: >= 10 acres (field line or sewage disposal line no closer than 200 feet to the property line) · minimum field line distance to property line for exemption: >= 200 feet
“the division of environmental health protection of the department of health or its authorized agents shall have general supervision and authority over the location, design, construction, installation, and operation of individual sewage disposal systems”
Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems Act, A.C.A. § 14-236-101 et seq. (Arkansas Department of Health compilation, 2014 language update) ↗Re-checked Nov 6, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- State (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater systems in Boone County and statewide Arkansas.
  “In the event that an Authorized Agent has not been designated for a city or county, applications for onsite wastewater systems shall be made to the Department.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
- State (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater systems in Boone County.
  “A completed Onsite Wastewater System Permit Application and detailed plans and specifications following the requirements found in Appendix F for the collection, treatment and/or renovation facilities for all wastes of a domestic nature, containing a predominance of human excreta and exclusive of industrial wastes shall be submitted to and receive the approval of the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent, prior to construction of a building or residence.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
Septic permitRequired
Onsite wastewater systems serving buildings, residences, subdivisions, platted or unplatted lots, or tracts in Boone County, Arkansas.
- A completed permit application and detailed plans and specifications must be approved by the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent before construction of a building or residence.
- Permits for construction and operation must be obtained before construction, installation, or modification of an onsite wastewater system.
- Construction, alteration, repair, or extension may not begin until the owner obtains a valid Permit for Construction.
- Operation may not begin until the system has been inspected and approved and the owner obtains a Permit for Operation.
- All premises must connect to a sanitary sewer when it is within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits a building and is available without crossing another person's property; onsite wastewater systems may not be constructed, maintained, or used on such premises.
- Systems require suitable primary and secondary absorption areas and must be sized according to natural soil data; subsurface renovation systems may not be approved where soils are unsuitable.
- Installers must notify the Authorized Agent at least 24 hours before beginning work; emergency repairs may proceed without prior notification if a permit is obtained within ten working days.
- If Boone County has an Authorized Agent, applications are made to that agent; otherwise applications are made to the Arkansas Department of Health.
- A plan-review fee is payable before issuance of Part 1 of the permit application, is nonrefundable, and construction must begin within one year of issuance or the permit must be revalidated.
- Individual permit-application review fees are $30 for structures up to 1,500 square feet; $45 for structures over 1,500 and up to 2,000 square feet; $90 for structures over 2,000 and up to 3,000 square feet; $120 for structures over 3,000 and up to 4,000 square feet; $150 for structures over 4,000 square feet; and $30 for alteration, repair, or extension of an individual sewage-disposal system.
- Except as provided in Section 3.4, a permit must be refused where public sewer systems are reasonably available or economically feasible, or where issuance conflicts with applicable laws, rules, or the public policy declared in Act 402 of 1977; emergency repairs may proceed without prior issuance if a permit is obtained within 10 working days after repairs are made.
sanitary sewer distance: <= 300 feet (Connection is required only when the sewer is available and connection can be made without crossing another person's property.) · installer advance notice: >= 24 hours (Emergency repairs may proceed without prior notification if a permit is obtained within ten working days.) · permit construction-start deadline: 1 year (The permit must be revalidated by the original submitting Designated Representative or the Department's Authorized Agent.) · individual permit review fee up to 1,500 square feet: 30 USD · individual permit review fee over 1,500 up to 2,000 square feet: 45 USD · individual permit review fee over 2,000 up to 3,000 square feet: 90 USD · individual permit review fee over 3,000 up to 4,000 square feet: 120 USD · individual permit review fee over 4,000 square feet: 150 USD · alteration, repair, or extension review fee: 30 USD
“It shall be unlawful [...] to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system [...] until the owner first obtains a valid Permit for Construction”
Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 6, 2026
5 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Required — Construction, alteration, repair, extension, and operation of onsite wastewater systems serving Boone County property.
  “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency until the owner first obtains a valid Permit for Construction issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent. [...] It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency to begin operation of any onsite wastewater system until such system has been inspected and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent and the owner has first obtained a Permit for Operation issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
- Required — Onsite wastewater systems in Boone County and elsewhere in Arkansas.
  “Permits for construction and operation of onsite wastewater systems shall be obtained in accordance with the RULES PERTAINING TO ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS prior to the construction, installation or modification of the Onsite Wastewater System.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 6, 2026
- Required — Construction, installation, alteration, repair, extension, and operation of onsite wastewater systems serving property in Boone County.
  “Permits for construction and operation of onsite wastewater systems shall be obtained in accordance with the RULES PERTAINING TO ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS prior to the construction, installation or modification of the Onsite Wastewater System.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Not required — An individual sewage disposal system or alternate/experimental system on a tract of land ten acres or larger where the field line or sewage disposal line is at least 200 feet from the property line, including qualifying property in Boone County.
  “The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to any individual sewage disposal system or alternate and experimental system which is situated on a tract of land ten (10) acres or larger, in which the field line or sewage disposal line is no closer than two hundred feet (200′) to the property line.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Required — Construction, alteration, repair, extension, or operation of onsite wastewater systems statewide in Arkansas.
  “A completed Onsite Wastewater System Permit Application and detailed plans and specifications following the requirements found in Appendix F for the collection, treatment and/or renovation facilities for all wastes of a domestic nature, containing a predominance of human excreta and exclusive of industrial wastes shall be submitted to and receive the approval of the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent, prior to construction of a building or residence. [...] Permit requirement. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency until the owner first obtains a valid Permit for Construction issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Septic inspectionRequired
Operation of onsite wastewater systems statewide in Arkansas after installation or construction.
- The system must be inspected and approved by the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent before operation.
- The owner must obtain a Permit for Operation before the system is used.
- The installer must notify the Authorized Agent or Designated Representative when the installation is ready for inspection.
- The owner or occupant must provide free access at reasonable times for inspection.
- The installer must submit required installation documentation to the local health unit within five days.
- The inspection may be performed by the Authorized Agent or, with the Authorized Agent's approval, by the Designated Representative.
installer documentation deadline: 5 days (after installation pursuant to the approved permit)
“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency to begin operation of any onsite wastewater system until such system has been inspected and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent and the owner has first obtained a Permit for Operation issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent. [...] Within five (5) days, the installer shall submit the required documentation to the local health unit that the system has been installed pursuant to the approved permit. [...] After approval of the inspection, the Authorized Agent will approve and issue a Permit for Operation. The system shall not be used until the Permit for Operation is issued.”
Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Required — Inspection and approval before operation of onsite wastewater systems in Boone County.
  “Part II of the Permit Application is the installation inspection. An installation inspection may be made during the construction of any onsite wastewater system. The inspection may be made during any phase of the installation. [...] Part III of the Permit is the Permit for Operation. After approval of the inspection, the Authorized Agent will approve and issue a Permit for Operation. The system shall not be used until the Permit for Operation is issued.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)
Use of composting or incinerating toilets as components of an Arkansas onsite wastewater system.
- Only pre-manufactured composting or incinerating toilets authorized by the Department may be used.
- The devices must be evaluated by an ANSI-approved laboratory under NSF Standard 41.
- Wastewater other than urine and feces must be renovated or disposed of under Sections 8 or 9 of the rule.
- Stabilized compost must be buried onsite or deposited in an approved sanitary landfill.
- The system remains subject to applicable onsite wastewater permitting and approval requirements.
“Only pre-manufactured composting or incinerating toilets authorized by the Department”
Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Privies, onsite wastewater systems, and other receptacles for human excreta on premises meeting the sanitary-sewer connection condition.
  “No privies, onsite wastewater systems or other receptacles for human excreta shall be constructed, maintained, or used on the premises.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
Well permitLimited
Wells serving public and semi-public water systems in Arkansas.
- Written approval from the Arkansas Department of Health is required before construction begins.
- If the well's public or semi-public status is uncertain, the well contractor must obtain a written determination from the Department of Health before construction.
- This claim does not establish a general construction-permit requirement for private domestic wells.
“Wells for public and semi-public water systems shall be located, designed, and constructed in accordance with the respective rules of the Department of Health and shall have written approval from the department prior to the start of construction. If uncertain that a well is public or semi-public, the well contractor shall obtain a written determination from the department prior to construction.”
17 CAR § 11-607. Public and semi-public wells ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)
Premises in Boone County where a sanitary sewer is within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits a building and is available without crossing another person’s property.
- Connection to sanitary sewer is required when the sewer is within 300 feet and available without crossing another person’s property.
- In that circumstance, privies, onsite wastewater systems, and other receptacles for human excreta may not be constructed, maintained, or used on the premises.
- Plumbing must comply with the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.
sewer distance: <= 300 feet (only when sewer is available and connection can be made without crossing another person's property)
“connected to a sanitary sewer when within 300 feet”
Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Conditional — Sanitary-sewer connection and onsite wastewater systems in Boone County.
  “All premises shall be connected to a sanitary sewer when within 300 feet”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Sewer (with conditions) — Homes and premises where a sanitary sewer is within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits the building and available without crossing another person's property.
  “All premises shall be connected to a sanitary sewer when within three hundred feet (300’) from the point where the sewer exits a building on the property owner’s property and available to said premises when connection can be made without crossing another person's property.”
  codeofarrules.arkansas.gov ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
Agricultural exemptionConditional
State and local sales-tax exemption for electricity, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas used by qualifying agricultural structures and qualifying aquaculture or horticulture equipment in Arkansas.
- The utility must be separately metered and used only for the exempt purpose.
- Multiple-use meters serving eligible and noneligible structures, facilities, or equipment do not qualify.
- The farmer must obtain a certificate from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before the exemption is allowed and provide it to the utility supplier.
- Qualifying agricultural structures include commercial poultry or livestock facilities, cattle or dairy facilities, and greenhouses used for commercial production.
- Qualifying aquaculture or horticulture equipment includes specified cooling, collection, irrigation, pond-pumping, pond-aeration, and holding or sorting-tank equipment used in commercial operations.
exemption start date: 2014-01-01 · eligible utilities: electricity, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (Must be separately metered and used only for the exempt purpose) · DFA certificate: true (Required before the exemption is allowed) · water exemption for commercial poultry farming start date: 2021-10-01 (Water must be used exclusively for poultry farming and separately metered)
“Act 1441 of 2013 provides an exemption from state and local sales taxes for electricity, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas used by qualifying agricultural structures and qualifying aquaculture and horticulture equipment beginning January 1, 2014. The eligible utility must be separately metered and used only for the purpose of the exemption.”
Farm Utility Exemption Notice and Agricultural, Aquaculture and Horticulture Utility Exemption Application ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Conditional — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of a nonresidential farm building or structure in Arkansas, as an exemption from the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act requirements.
  “(b) The requirements of the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, Arkansas Code § 20-31-101 et seq., shall not apply to the following: [...] (2) Any construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;”
  17 CAR § 210-602. Construction and exemptions ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Subdivision plans in Boone County that propose standard onsite wastewater systems for all or part of the lots or tracts.
- All subdivision plans proposed to use standard onsite wastewater systems must be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health for review and approval.
- Submission is made to the local health unit and must include soil pits, percolation tests when applicable, test locations, topography, and other information required for review.
- The plan review fee is at least $100 for one lot, $25 for each following lot, and capped at $1,500.
- The plans must include a FEMA flood-zone determination and proposed well locations where applicable.
minimum subdivision plan review fee: >= 100 USD (For one lot.) · additional-lot plan review fee: per 25 USD (For each following lot.) · maximum subdivision plan review fee: <= 1500 USD
“All subdivision plans, which are proposed to utilize standard onsite wastewater systems as a method of wastewater treatment for all or part of the lots or tracts in said subdivision, shall be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health for review and approval of the overall plan for the utilization of onsite wastewater systems. Any lots or parcels within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision, which are found to be unsuitable for standard onsite systems, shall be incorporated into surrounding lots or parcels.”
Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Regulated (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater planning and construction for subdivisions in Boone County.
  “shall be planned, designed and constructed”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
- Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision plats that are boundary surveys creating parcels in Arkansas.
  “Subdivision plats [...] are to be filed with the State Surveyor’s office [...] Filing is not required [...] for survey plats [...] located in a municipality [...]”
  codeofarrules.arkansas.gov ↗Re-checked Sep 8, 2026
Driveway accessRequired
Noncommercial access driveways adjoining state highways in Boone County.
- A permit is required from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
- Within incorporated cities, the applicant must satisfy city requirements and obtain a permit from the Department.
- No work may begin in the state-highway right-of-way until the engineer issues the permit.
- The permit is for constructing or modifying access and not for parking, servicing, or loading or unloading vehicles on the state-highway right-of-way.
- Permits expire one year after issuance if no work has begun.
- A bond is not required for one noncommercial driveway, but may be required for more than one.
- The engineer may grant written extensions of up to six months for good cause.
permit expiration: 1 year (If no work has begun, the permit may be revoked.) · maximum written extension: <= 6 months (For good cause and subject to the rule.)
“A permit shall be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for all noncommercial access driveways on state highways.”
codeofarrules.arkansas.gov ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Required — Construction, reconstruction, modification, or relocation of access driveways on Arkansas State Highway right-of-way, including residential, commercial, and temporary access driveways.
  “A permit shall be obtained from the Department for all access driveways on State Highways.”
  Regulations: Rules for Access Driveways to State Highways ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
Building in a floodplainRequired
Development by an Arkansas state department on property within the boundaries of the hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division designated flood hazard area.
- The rule applies to a state department proposing the development, not generally to all private or local development statewide.
- The department must submit an application on a form approved by the Design Review Section.
- The application must include the application number, date, department or property owner, site address or legal description, development type, brief description, base flood elevation, lowest-floor elevation, attachment acknowledgment, and applicant contact/signature information.
- Supporting attachments should include the FEMA map, copies of other regulatory permits such as Clean Water Act sections 401 and 404 permits, elevation certificates, a certification of no increase in base flood elevation or no-rise certificate, a flood-proofing certificate, certifications for water supply, sanitary sewer, and on-site waste disposal systems, and notification of watercourse alteration or relocation.
- The Design Review Section reviews and approves or disapproves the application; if approved, the floodplain administrator issues a development permit for the design phase.
- The permit must be posted during construction; the site is reviewed before final acceptance; and noncompliant work requires correction or may be designated a nonconforming use site.
- For riverine watercourse alteration or relocation, the department must notify the division, adjacent communities, and the state NFIP Coordinator at the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission before the alteration or relocation, submit copies to the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, maintain flood-carrying capacity, and provide an engineering study of before-and-after conditions prepared by a registered professional engineer.
- For structures and equipment pads under the state rule, elevation requirements vary by FEMA-map and base-flood-elevation availability: two feet above adjacent grade where no FEMA map exists; two feet above the Building Authority Division base flood elevation where no nearby FEMA base flood elevation data exists; and one foot above the accepted or mapped base flood elevation in the circumstances specified by 22 CAR § 111-708.
minimum elevation where no FEMA map exists and site is flood-prone: 2 feet above adjacent grade · minimum elevation where FEMA map exists but no base flood elevation data is provided within 500 feet: 2 feet above the Building Authority Division-established base flood elevation · minimum elevation where FEMA map exists, no site base flood elevation is provided, and a base flood elevation is available within 500 feet or from another authoritative source: 1 foot above the base flood elevation accepted by the division · minimum elevation where FEMA map provides a base flood elevation at the site: 1 foot above the elevation shown on the map in the flood insurance study, if available, or as interpolated between map elevations
“When a department proposes to develop property within the boundaries of the hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division designated flood hazard area, the department shall submit an application for a development permit on a form approved by the Design Review Section.”
22 CAR § 111-705. Permits ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Permit feesPublished (with conditions)
Basic design-service fees for Arkansas state department projects governed by the Building Authority Division.
- The schedule is based on total final construction cost, including adjustments by change order or negotiations.
- For projects less than $50,000 or more than $50,000,000, fees may be negotiated subject to Building Authority Division approval.
- Specified modifiers apply, including deductions for simple projects and additions for complex projects or projects requiring intensified observation.
basic fee for construction cost $50,001 to $75,000: 9.25 percent of total final construction cost · basic fee for construction cost $75,001 to $100,000: 9 percent of total final construction cost · basic fee for construction cost $100,001 to $200,000: 8.75 percent of total final construction cost · basic fee for construction cost $1,000,001 to $20,000,000: 6.5 percent of total final construction cost · basic fee for construction cost $42,500,001 to $50,000,000: 4 percent of total final construction cost · fee modifier for simple projects: 1 percentage points minimum deduction · fee modifier for complex projects: 1.5 percentage points maximum addition
“$50,001 to $75,000 | 9.25%”
22 CAR § 111-212. Design services fee schedule ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Published (with conditions) — Arkansas Department of Health onsite-wastewater permit review fees applicable to Boone County.
  “A fee shall be levied for the review of each permit. Permit fees shall be made payable to the Department. The review fee shall be paid before the issuance of Part 1 of the Permit Application.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), sections 4.9-4.10 ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
Arkansas state department development projects located within a hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division-designated flood hazard area.
- The application is submitted on a Design Review Section-approved form.
- The application must identify the site, development type, base flood elevation, lowest-floor elevation, attachments, and applicant contact and signature information.
- Supporting materials may include FEMA maps, other regulatory permits, elevation certificates, no-rise certification, flood-proofing certification, utility or onsite-waste-disposal certification, and watercourse-alteration notification.
- The Design Review Section reviews and approves or disapproves the application; additional information may be requested.
- If approved, the floodplain administrator issues a design-phase development permit; the permit must be posted during construction, followed by compliance review before final acceptance.
permit application timing: before development of covered property · appeal or review completion point: prior to final acceptance
“the department shall submit an application for a development permit”
22 CAR § 111-705. Permits ↗Re-checked Sep 9, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Published (with conditions) — Arkansas onsite-wastewater permitting process applicable in Boone County.
  “Part I of the Permit is the Permit for Construction. Part I of the Permit Application form shall be completed by a Designated Representative and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent prior to initiating construction.”
  14 CAR § 21-303. Permit Procedure ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
- Published (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater permit process applicable to Boone County.
  “Part I of the Permit is the Permit for Construction. Part I of the Permit Application form shall be completed by a Designated Representative and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent prior to initiating construction. [...] Part II of the Permit Application is the installation inspection. [...] Part III of the Permit is the Permit for Operation. After approval of the inspection, the Authorized Agent will approve and issue a Permit for Operation. The system shall not be used until the Permit for Operation is issued.”
  Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024) ↗Re-checked Oct 2, 2026
Campground & park staysLimited
Camping at Arkansas state-park campsites.
- Campsites are limited to eight persons, excluding day-use guests, and one camping unit consisting of no more than two structures.
- Registration at the park office and payment of the camping fee are required before campers are considered registered.
- At least one adult age eighteen or older must register for and occupy the campsite during the entire registration period, with exceptions for scout troops, camping groups, or multiple family groups when sufficient adult supervision is provided.
- Registration must occur at the park office on the day of arrival, and campers must occupy the site by the time the visitor information center closes.
- Campsite occupancy is limited to fourteen days within a thirty-day period in the same park.
- A seven-day extension may be granted by the Park Superintendent from April through October when campgrounds are not at capacity.
- Additional extensions require approval by the Director of the State Parks Division for health problems, relocation, or job reassignment; longer extensions may be granted by Park Superintendents from November through March.
- Campers may not move between campsites in the same park to evade the limits, because permanent or semi-permanent residence is not permitted in a state park.
- All vehicles and trailers must be parked on hard surfaces or designated sites.
- State park camping areas are fee areas for registered campers only.
- The rule addresses state-park campsites and does not establish a statewide rule for camping on private land or land outside state parks.
maximum persons per campsite: 8 persons (excluding day-use guests) · maximum camping units per campsite: 1 unit (the unit may consist of no more than two structures) · maximum occupancy: <= 14 days per 30-day period (seven-day extensions and other stated extensions may apply)
“Campers may not occupy campsites within the same park in excess of fourteen (14) days within a thirty-day period.”
22 CAR § 50-108. Camping rules, fee collection, registration, and reservations ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Limited — Temporary overnight occupancy in recreational vehicles at recreational vehicle parks in Arkansas, as to the park's sewage-disposal infrastructure.
  “Each recreational vehicle park shall provide a sanitary station [...]”
  20 CAR § 138-105. Sewage disposal ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
- Limited — Manufactured-home occupancy in Arkansas mobile home parks, as to the park's sewage-disposal infrastructure.
  “Each mobile home space shall be provided with at least a four-inch (4”) diameter sewer riser pipe.”
  20 CAR § 138-105. Sewage disposal ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
county zoning authorityGeneral
Arkansas counties may establish zoning ordinances for all or part of their unincorporated areas through a county planning board.
- The county planning board may prepare or cause preparation of the ordinance.
- The ordinance must include both a map and text.
- Permitted subjects include building location, height, bulk, stories, size, open space, lot coverage, population density and distribution, and uses of land, buildings, and structures.
- The ordinance may require off-street parking and loading.
- The ordinance may provide for compatible-use districts, large-scale unified development, elimination of nonconforming uses, and other matters necessary to county health, safety, and general welfare.
- The ordinance must designate districts or zones for all or part of the unincorporated area.
- Regulations must be uniform throughout each district or zone.
- The ordinance must allow and regulate home-based work as provided in Arkansas Code § 14-1-104.
“The county planning board shall have authority to prepare, or to cause to be prepared, a zoning ordinance for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county, which ordinance shall include both a map and a text.”
House Bill 2452 — County planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- General — Arkansas county planning boards adopting zoning ordinances for all or part of a county's unincorporated area.
  “The county planning board shall have authority to prepare, or to cause to be prepared, a zoning ordinance for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county, which ordinance shall include both a map and a text.”
  arkleg.state.ar.us ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026

Inside cities and towns in Boone County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)
City of Harrison building-code enforcement.
- The page lists the current versions as 2021 International Building Code, 2021 IFC/Arkansas Fire Prevention Code I, II, III, 2021 Mechanical Code, 2020 Electrical Code, 2018 Plumbing Code, and 2018 Fuel & Gas Code.
“Current Version of Codes 2021 IFC/Arkansas Fire Prevention Code I, II, III 2021 International Building Code 2021 Mechanical Code 2020 Electrical Code 2018 Plumbing Code 2018 Fuel & Gas Code”
harrisonar.gov ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
InspectionsLimited
Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel-gas inspections conducted by Harrison’s Community Risk Reduction Division.
- The official page says the division conducts inspections of buildings and listed systems, but does not establish a universal inspection schedule for every residential project.
“In addition to their law enforcement responsibilities, these personnel conduct fire prevention activities, code enforcement, public education, and inspections of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fuel gas installations.”
Community Risk Reduction ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Certificate of occupancyRequired
New businesses in the City of Harrison.
- The requirement is expressly limited to new businesses; the page also states that a change of location or change of ownership requires an occupancy inspection.
- The division should be contacted before opening to schedule the inspection.
“The Community Risk Reduction Division conducts Certificate of Occupancy inspections for new businesses. The Division should be contacted prior to opening to schedule a date and time for the inspection. Any new business, change of location or change of ownership shall require an occupancy inspection.”
Community Risk Reduction, codes and inspections ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Property within the City of Harrison, Boone County.
- Planning and zoning are administered by the City of Harrison Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment.
- The City’s Zoning Code and Land Development Regulations apply within Harrison.
“Planning and Zoning is administered by the City of Harrison Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.”
Planning & Floodplain Management ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)
Zoning districts and maps within the City of Harrison.
- The City publishes a zoning code and current zoning map.
- The rule applies to Harrison, not automatically to unincorporated Boone County.
“Planning & Zoning Information Zoning Code (PDF) Land Development Regulations Current Zoning Map (Online GIS)”
Planning & Floodplain Management ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

County-wide zoning — Countywide zoning authority in Boone County, including unincorporated areas.
Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in unincorporated Boone County.
Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size in unincorporated Boone County.
Setbacks — Setbacks in unincorporated Boone County.
Building height — Building height in unincorporated Boone County.

4 more unanswered

Camping on your land
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Boone County, Arkansas

Is Boone County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Boone County scores 72/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and low administrative friction for a quiet rural property.

How much does land cost in Boone County, Arkansas?

Land in Boone County runs about $3,933 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Boone County?

Boone County gets about 46.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 9.9% of years.

How remote is Boone County?

A representative private-land location has about 26,381 people within a 30-minute drive and 1,253,236 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Boone County, Arkansas