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Logan County, Arkansas

Building permits, zoning and septic rules in Logan County, Arkansas

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Unincorporated Logan County, Arkansas appears not to require a county building permit, but the county directory does not expressly confirm that result; ask the county clerk before starting work1. County zoning likewise appears to be absent, although the county has not published an explicit statement on its directory2. Septic is definite: construction and operation permits come from the Arkansas Department of Health through the Logan County Health Unit34.

At a glance

Building permit
Appears not to be required on unincorporated land; confirm with the county clerk because the county directory does not say so expressly1
Zoning
Appears absent at county level; confirm parcel-specific rules because the county directory does not say so expressly2
Septic permits
Arkansas Department of Health, applied for through the Logan County Health Unit (Paris and Booneville offices); Permit for Construction required before building34
Statewide building code
Arkansas Building Code minimums apply even where no county permit or inspection program exists5
Owner-builder
A self-builder constructing their own single-family home can skip Arkansas Energy Code compliance, but this doesn't waive septic, zoning or other rules67
RV / tiny home on your own land
Unconfirmed outside a qualifying paid park; the state park rule starts at 3 spaces89
Septic lot size
At least 3 acres for a surface-discharging system; as little as 0.5 acres for a qualifying drip-dispersal subdivision design10
Septic soil difficulty
Only 5.1% of county soils are free of severe limits for a conventional drain field11

Who to call

Septic permits

Arkansas Department of Health – Logan County Health Unit (Booneville)

Local intake point for the Arkansas Department of Health's Onsite Wastewater (septic) program, plus general county health services, for the Booneville side of Logan County

(479) 675-2593

721 West 1st Street, Booneville, AR 72927

Septic permits

Arkansas Department of Health – Logan County Health Unit (Paris)

Local intake point for the Arkansas Department of Health's Onsite Wastewater (septic) program for the Paris side of Logan County

479-963-6126

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 28, 2026.

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

A county building permit appears not to be required for a home in unincorporated Logan County, but the county directory does not expressly say whether permits are required1. Ask the county clerk to confirm the current rule for the parcel before work begins. Arkansas's statewide building-code minimums still apply where no permit or inspections are required5. A self-builder constructing a single-family home for personal occupancy may treat Arkansas Energy Code compliance as voluntary, but that narrow exemption does not waive septic or other requirements67. A nonresidential farm building has a separate exemption from specified state electrical licensing and Electrical Code Authority Act requirements, not a blanket exemption from building, health, septic, fire, or local rules12. We could not confirm ordinary residential inspection or certificate-of-occupancy requirements in unincorporated Logan County; ask the county clerk before relying on their absence.

Who handles permits and questions in Logan County?

Logan County's directory does not identify a building, inspection, planning, or zoning office, and we could not confirm which county office answers ordinary development questions12. Start with the county clerk for a parcel-specific confirmation before construction. Septic has a clear route through the Arkansas Department of Health's Logan County Health Unit3. The Booneville location is at 721 West 1st Street, Booneville, AR 72927, phone (479) 675-259313. The county directory also lists the Paris Health Unit at 479-963-612614. Ask either health-unit location which office should receive the onsite-wastewater application for the parcel. We could not confirm a Logan County floodplain administrator or a county-road driveway and culvert permit office, so ask the county clerk about those subjects as well.

Does Logan County have zoning?

County zoning appears to be absent in Logan County, but the county directory only omits a planning or zoning office; it does not expressly state that no zoning ordinance exists2. Treat minimum dwelling size, general minimum lot size, setbacks, building height, and lot coverage as unconfirmed for unincorporated parcels, and ask the county clerk for a current, parcel-specific answer. Incorporated land is different: Arkansas law allows at least one accessory dwelling unit by right on a qualifying municipal parcel with a larger single-family dwelling, subject to the statute's conditions and other applicable rules15. That municipal rule does not answer accessory-dwelling questions on unincorporated land15. A septic-related acreage standard is not general zoning: surface-discharging systems require at least 3 acres, while a qualifying drip-dispersal subdivision design may use a lot of at least 0.5 acres10.

How do septic permits work in Logan County?

Every onsite wastewater system in Logan County needs a valid Permit for Construction from the Arkansas Department of Health before construction, alteration, repair, or extension begins, and a separate Permit for Operation before the system can be used34. Applications and inspections route through the local Logan County Health Unit offices in Paris and Booneville, the Department's designated local contact for the county1314. Review fees are set by structure size: $30 for a home up to 1,500 square feet, $45 up to 2,000 square feet, $90 up to 3,000 square feet, $120 up to 4,000 square feet, and $150 above that, with a flat $30 review fee for altering, repairing, or extending an existing system4. Soils are a real constraint here: only 5.1% of Logan County's land is free of severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so plan on a site evaluation early and budget for the possibility of an engineered or alternative system11. Lot size matters too: a surface-discharging system needs at least 3 acres, and even a drip-dispersal design used to qualify a subdivision lot needs at least 0.5 acres plus specific soil-depth criteria1016. If a sanitary sewer line is within 300 feet of where your building's sewer line exits and can be reached without crossing another property, Arkansas requires connecting to it instead of installing a septic system, and holding tanks are never approved as a residence's primary system1718. After installation, the system must be inspected and approved, with the installer submitting documentation to the local health unit within 5 days, before the Permit for Operation is issued and the system may be used19.

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

We could not confirm whether you can live in an RV or tiny home on your own rural land in Logan County outside a licensed park, so do not assume either use is allowed or forbidden; ask the county clerk before buying or moving in. One clear state rule applies to a commercial operation: Arkansas treats a parcel with three or more spaces occupied by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes as a mobile-home or RV park when placement or maintenance services are provided for a fee, and Department of Health plan approval is required before construction8. Under that park rule, a tiny house on wheels counts as a mobile home if it is plumbed and inspected under the Arkansas Plumbing Code, or as a recreational vehicle if it is not9. The state park rule does not resolve placement or occupancy of a single RV or tiny house on wheels on private land89.

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

  1. Ask the county clerk to confirm building, zoning, floodplain, and county-road access requirements for the parcel; a county building permit appears not to be required, but the county directory does not state that expressly1.
  1. Get a soil evaluation early because only 5.1% of county soils are free of severe limitations for a conventional drain field11.
  1. If the building's sewer exit is within 300 feet of an available sanitary sewer, plan to connect rather than install septic17.
  1. Apply through the Logan County Health Unit for the septic Permit for Construction before installation begins34.
  1. After installation, obtain the required inspection and Permit for Operation before using the system19.
  1. For a driveway on a state highway, obtain an Arkansas Department of Transportation access permit before work on the right-of-way20.

What to check before you buy land in Logan County

Soils and water go together here: 51.2 inches of rain falls in a typical year, but 10.1% of years bring severe drought, and only 5.1% of soils are free of severe septic limitations212211. The land is largely gentle and wooded, with 74.1% at 15% slope or less and 62.1% forested, so inspect both grading and clearing needs on the actual tract2324. About 28.1% of the county is federal land, making boundary and access review especially useful near public holdings25. General minimum lot size, setbacks, building height, and floodplain administration remain unconfirmed; ask the county clerk rather than assuming the directory's lack of a named planning office settles them2. For a recently divided tract using onsite wastewater, ask whether the subdivision received state health approval before construction26. Property taxes average near a 0.5% effective rate, with a median annual bill around $670 and a typical home value near $166,148272829.

Watch-outs

  • We could not confirm whether Logan County requires ordinary building inspections, a certificate of occupancy, or a minimum dwelling size; ask the county clerk before relying on their absence12.
  • RV and tiny-home living on one unincorporated homesite remains unconfirmed; the state rule located covers qualifying parks with 3 or more paid spaces89.
  • The Logan County Health Unit has two locations, in Paris and Booneville; confirm which one handles your parcel before applying for a septic permit1314.

Sources

  1. Logan County, Arkansas - County Directory (2026 county census)
  2. Logan County, Arkansas - County Directory (2026 county census)
  3. Arkansas Department of Health - Onsite Wastewater (2026 county census)
  4. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  5. Home Improvement New Application — Test Information, quoted and re-checked
  6. Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments (2026 county census)
  7. Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments, quoted and re-checked
  8. 20 CAR § 138-101. Definitions, quoted and re-checked
  9. 20 CAR § 138-101. Definitions, quoted and re-checked
  10. 14 CAR § 21-301. Generally, quoted and re-checked
  11. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  12. 17 CAR § 210-602. Construction and exemptions, quoted and re-checked
  13. Arkansas Department of Health – Logan County Health Unit (Booneville) (healthy.arkansas.gov)
  14. Arkansas Department of Health – Logan County Health Unit (Paris) (logancountyark.org)
  15. Act 313 of the Regular Session, 2025, quoted and re-checked
  16. 14 CAR § 21-405. Subdivisions, quoted and re-checked
  17. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  18. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  19. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  20. 27 CAR § 94-401. General, quoted and re-checked
  21. Annual precipitation: Bolthole Index county data
  22. Share of years in severe drought: Bolthole Index county data
  23. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  24. Wooded share of land: Bolthole Index county data
  25. Federal land share: Bolthole Index county data
  26. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  27. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  28. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  29. Typical home value (Zillow): Bolthole Index county data

Written September 28, 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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How Logan County scores

Seclusion63100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency63100% ev.
Admin Boringness85100% ev.
Durability46100% ev.
Property Autonomy47100% ev.
Carry Cost87100% ev.

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$166kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$3,129Land / acre
51.2"Annual rain
10.1% of yrsSevere drought
28.3 / yr (+20.3)Mid-century 100°F days
18.5 daysMid-century dry spell
2.54" (+5.9%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.44×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,550Home insurance / yr
0.4% / yrInsurance growth
0.42%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
20,179People within 30 min
1,186,753People within 2 hr
25,816Radius comparison (15 mi)
30.2People / sq mi
28.1%Federal land
74.1%Land at 15% slope or less
5.1%Septic soil without severe limits
22,154 acWorkable land screen
62.1%Wooded land
41.3 tonsBiomass / forest ac
60.7°FAvg temp

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Logan County rules

  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    The county directory includes no planning or zoning department; land-use rules apply only within cities such as Paris and Booneville.

    Logan County, Arkansas - County Directory ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Arkansas rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    Construction subject to the Arkansas Building Code statewide minimums, including rural and unincorporated areas.

    • Arkansas Building Code requirements apply statewide even where no permit is required.
    • The source does not establish a universal statewide building-permit requirement; applicable permit requirements may depend on the responsible local or other code authority.
    “They apply statewide even in areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Builders who build or contract to build single-family buildings for their own occupancy under the Arkansas Energy Code.

    • The exemption is limited to compliance with the Arkansas Energy Code.
    • The building must be a single-family building.
    • The builder must build or contract to build it for the builder's own occupancy.
    • This rule does not establish exemption from any separate local permit, inspection, zoning, septic, or other requirement.
    • The state residential-contractor rules define an own residence as the personal residence, principal place of abode, domicile, or a residence constructed for the occupancy of the person who owns the property.
    “105.1.3 Compliance by Self-Builders: Compliance with this Code by builders who build, or contract to build, single-family buildings for their own occupancy is voluntary.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Available (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.
      “construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during any calendar year;”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    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.
    • Arkansas laws and the applicable subchapter take precedence over the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code where they exceed its requirements.
    • All project designs must comply with all Arkansas laws and the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.
    • Other codes, rules, or standards may apply to a specific project.
    • The department and design professional are responsible for determining all applicable codes for each specific project.
    “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.”
    4 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Adopted — Building-code minimums applicable statewide in Logan County, including rural and unincorporated areas.
      “Arkansas Building Codes are mandatory statewide minimums. They apply statewide even in areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
    • Adopted — The statewide Arkansas Fire Prevention Code framework applicable in Arkansas, including its interaction with local ordinances and requirements.
      “The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board adopts the current edition of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code in its entirety, along with the reference standards noted in the reference section.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  • InspectionsLimited

    Construction or work that must comply with the Arkansas Energy Code, including work in a county or municipality that has adopted the Code and conducts final inspections as part of normal operations.

    • The cited inspection rule applies to construction or work that must comply with the Arkansas Energy Code.
    • Final inspection and approval is assigned to code officials within a county or municipality only when that county or municipality has adopted the Code and conducts final inspections as part of normal operations.
    • The Arkansas Energy Office, its agent, or the code official may perform or cause inspection/reinspection.
    “106.1 General. Construction or work that must comply with this Code shall be subject to inspection by the Arkansas Energy Office or its agent, or by the code official. 106.2 Final inspection. Code officials within a county or municipality who have adopted this Code and conduct final inspections as a part of their normal operations shall perform a final inspection and approval for buildings when completed and ready for occupancy.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    New or renovated facilities of open-enrollment public charter schools in Logan County and elsewhere in Arkansas, before commencing operations with students.

    • The rule applies to open-enrollment public charter schools.
    • Before commencing operations with students, the school must obtain one of the listed alternatives 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.
    “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.”
    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.”
    • Limited — Open-enrollment public charter schools commencing student operations in a new or renovated facility anywhere in Arkansas.
      “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.”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Lot sizing for onsite wastewater systems in Logan County under Arkansas Department of Health rules.

    • This is an onsite-wastewater siting standard, not a general county zoning or subdivision minimum lot size.
    • All lots, tracts, or parcels must have suitable primary and secondary absorption areas based on natural soil data.
    • For surface discharging systems, the lot must be at least 3 acres.
    • For drip dispersal design used to determine minimum lot size in subdivisions, the lot must be at least 0.5 acres and the listed design criteria must be met.

    surface-discharging-system lot size: >= 3 acres · drip-dispersal subdivision lot size: >= 0.5 acres (Only when the rule's drip-dispersal criteria are met)

    “The lot size for a surface discharging system shall be three (3) acres or greater;”
  • 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.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Recreational-vehicle occupancy in Arkansas mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks involving three or more spaces where placement or maintenance services are provided for a fee; this is the state rule applicable in Logan County.
      “(a) 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.”
  • 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”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Tiny houses on wheels placed in Arkansas mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks involving three or more fee-based spaces, including qualifying parks in Logan County.
      ““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;”
    • 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;”
  • Accessory dwellingsAllowed

    At least one accessory dwelling unit by right on a lot or parcel containing a single-family dwelling within an Arkansas municipality, including incorporated municipalities in Logan County; this state statute does not itself establish a rule for unincorporated county land.

    • The accessory dwelling unit must be self-contained, independently accessed, on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage, include cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities, and comply with or be exempt from applicable regulatory requirements.
    • A detached or attached accessory dwelling unit may not exceed 75% of the single-family dwelling's gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
    • The statute does not prohibit a municipality from regulating short-term rentals.
    • A municipality may require an application fee up to $250 per accessory dwelling unit, in addition to usual building fees.
    • A municipality may require a municipal water-system and municipal-sewer-system will-serve letter, or Department of Health approval where municipal water or sewer is unavailable.
    • Applicable regulatory requirements, including the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, locally adopted ordinances, applicable zoning ordinances and conditions, design standards, and other state and local laws, still apply.
    • Policies, regulations, or ordinances in effect on or after January 1, 2026 that conflict with the section are invalid to the extent of the conflict.

    maximum detached or attached ADU size: 75% of primary dwelling gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less (Internal ADUs are not subject to this stated detached-or-attached size sentence.) · maximum ADU application fee: <= 250 USD per ADU (Usual building fees may be charged in addition.)

    “Except as provided in this section, a municipality shall not adopt a policy, regulation, or ordinance that restricts, prohibits, or otherwise regulates the use of at least one (1) accessory dwelling unit by right on a lot or parcel that contains a single-family dwelling.”
  • Who permits septicState

    Onsite wastewater systems in Logan County and statewide Arkansas.

    • The Arkansas Department of Health administers the rules directly or through an Authorized Agent.
    • For counties without a designated Authorized Agent, applications are made to the Department.
    “2.8. Department. The Arkansas Department of Health.”
  • Septic permitLimited

    Construction, alteration, repair, extension, and operation of onsite wastewater systems in Logan County.

    • A valid Permit for Construction is required before construction, alteration, repair, or extension.
    • A Permit for Operation is required before operation and the system may not be used until issued.
    • Emergency repairs may begin without prior permit only when they pose an immediate health hazard; a permit must be obtained within 10 working days after repairs.
    • A permit may be refused where public sewer is reasonably available or economically feasible, subject to the stated exception in Section 3.4.

    emergency repair permit deadline: <= 10 working days (A permit must subsequently be obtained after emergency repairs.) · individual permit review fee for structures 1500 square feet or less: 30 USD · individual permit review fee for structures more than 1500 and up to 2000 square feet: 45 USD · individual permit review fee for structures more than 2000 and up to 3000 square feet: 90 USD · individual permit review fee for structures more than 3000 and up to 4000 square feet: 120 USD · individual permit review fee for structures more than 4000 square feet: 150 USD · permit review fee for alteration, repair, or extension of an individual sewage disposal system: 30 USD

    “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.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Operation of onsite wastewater systems in Logan County.

    • The system must be inspected and approved before operation.
    • The installer must notify the Authorized Agent or Designated Representative when ready for inspection.
    • The owner or occupant must provide reasonable access.
    • The installer must submit required documentation to the local health unit within five days.
    • After inspection approval, the Authorized Agent issues the Permit for Operation.

    installer documentation deadline: <= 5 days (Documentation must be submitted to the local health unit.)

    “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.”
  • 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”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • 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.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Premises in Logan County where a sanitary sewer is within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits the building, is available to the premises, and connection does not require crossing another person's property.

    • All premises meeting the distance and availability conditions must connect to sanitary sewer.
    • No privies, onsite wastewater systems, or other receptacles for human excreta may be constructed, maintained, or used on those premises.
    • Plumbing must comply with the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.

    maximum sewer distance triggering connection rule: <= 300 feet (Sewer must also be available and connection must not require 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.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • 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.”
  • 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.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of a nonresidential farm building or structure in Logan County, solely with respect to the Arkansas electrical licensing requirements and the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act requirements identified in 17 CAR § 210-602.
      “(4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;”
    • 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;”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision plans in Arkansas, including Logan County, when standard onsite wastewater systems are proposed for all or part of the lots or tracts.

    • The subdivision plan must be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health for review and approval of the overall onsite-wastewater plan.
    • Lots or parcels found unsuitable for standard onsite systems must be incorporated into surrounding lots or parcels.
    • Green or community space must be clearly identified and will not be assigned a lot number or considered in subdivision approval.
    • Submission must be made to the local health unit and include soil-pit data, percolation tests if applicable, test locations, topography, and other information required for review.
    • The plan-review fee is a minimum of $100 for one lot and $25 for each following lot, capped at $1,500.
    • All subdivision plans must include the listed mapping, lot-boundary, absorption-area, contour, well, affected-feature, address, copy, and FEMA flood-zone information requirements.

    minimum plan review fee: >= 100 USD (for one lot) · additional-lot plan review fee: per 25 USD (for each following lot) · maximum 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.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivisions in Logan County that use onsite wastewater systems, under Arkansas Department of Health rules.
      “Construction of any type shall not begin upon any lot in the subdivision until final approval of the submission”
    • 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 [...]”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Noncommercial driveways adjoining state highways in Logan County, Arkansas, including private-property, farm, ranch, church, school, noncommercial cemetery, and other noncommercial public-access driveways.

    • Within incorporated cities, the applicant must satisfy city requirements and obtain the state permit.
    • The city’s requirements must meet or exceed the state rule.
    • No work may be undertaken on state highway right-of-way until the permit has been issued by the engineer.
    • The permit is only for constructing or modifying access to property, not parking, servicing, or loading and unloading vehicles on state highway right-of-way.
    • Noncommercial permits generally do not require a bond, but a bond may be required for more than one noncommercial driveway.
    • The permit expires one year from issuance; if work has not begun, it may be revoked. If work is incomplete or noncompliant at expiration, the permittee receives notice and has 30 days to comply before revocation.
    • The engineer may grant written extensions for good cause for no longer than six months.

    noncommercial driveway permit expiration: 1 year from date of issue (Written extensions may be granted for good cause for no longer than six months.) · bond for noncommercial driveway: not ordinarily required (A bond may be required when more than one noncommercial driveway is requested.)

    “A permit shall be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for all noncommercial access driveways on state highways.”
    4 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — All access driveways on Arkansas state highways, including state-highway access in Logan County.
      “A permit shall be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for all access driveways on state highways.”
    • Required — Commercial driveways adjoining state highways in Logan County, Arkansas.
      “A permit shall be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for all access driveways on state highways.”
    • Required — Temporary driveways adjoining state highways in Logan County, Arkansas, defined by the rule as access for 120 days or less.
      “A permit shall be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for all temporary access driveways on state highways.”
    • 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.”
  • 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.”
  • 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%”
  • Permit processPartial

    Arkansas department development projects on property within a hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division designated flood hazard area, including such projects located in Logan County.

    • The rule applies when a department proposes to develop property within the stated floodplain or designated flood hazard area.
    • The application must use a form approved by the Design Review Section.
    • The application must include application number, date, department or property-owner name, site address or legal description, development type, brief description, base flood elevation, lowest-floor elevation, attachment acknowledgment, and applicant name, phone number, signature, and date.
    • Supporting attachments should include the FEMA map with the exact project location, other regulatory permits such as Sections 401 and 404 permits, elevation certificates, no-rise certification, flood-proofing certificate, water-supply/sanitary-sewer/on-site-waste certifications, and watercourse-alteration notification.
    • The Design Review Section may request additional information and approves or disapproves the application.
    • If approved, the floodplain administrator issues a design-phase development permit; the permit must be posted during construction.
    • Before final acceptance, the division reviews the site and the floodplain administrator signs off; noncompliant work must be corrected or designated a nonconforming-use site.
    • For riverine watercourse alteration or relocation, notification and maintenance of flood-carrying capacity are required, supported by an engineering study prepared by a registered professional engineer.
    “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.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Arkansas state department development projects located within a hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division-designated flood hazard area.
      “the department shall submit an application for a development permit”
  • 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.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Transient recreational-vehicle camping in a park in Logan County, including a parcel with three or more RV spaces occupied or intended for transient dwelling purposes, typically by night or week.
      ““Recreational vehicle park” means a parcel of land, for which plans have been approved by the Department of Health, where three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles for transient dwelling purposes, typically by night or week, commonly associated with travel to, at, or near an attraction;”

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  • Local zoning — Aggregate local zoning within Logan County, including incorporated municipalities and unincorporated areas.
  • Zoning districts — Publication of county zoning districts in Logan County, including unincorporated areas.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size requirements for unincorporated Logan County, Arkansas.
  • Setbacks — Building and land-use setbacks for unincorporated Logan County, Arkansas.
  • Lot coverage — Lot coverage requirements for unincorporated Logan County, Arkansas.
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  • Building height
  • Camping on your land
  • Manufactured homes
  • 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 Logan County, Arkansas

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

Logan County scores 73/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and low administrative friction for a quiet rural property.

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

Logan County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Arkansas Department of Health, Onsite Wastewater program (Logan County Health Unit). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

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

Living in an RV on your own land in Logan County is limited to specific cases: Statewide rule. 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. A tiny home is limited to specific cases. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Logan County, Arkansas?

Land in Logan County runs about $3,129 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Logan County?

Logan County gets about 51.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 10.1% of years.

How remote is Logan County?

A representative private-land location has about 20,179 people within a 30-minute drive and 1,186,753 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.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Logan County means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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