Building Permits in Hensley, AR

Check permit requirements for home improvement projects in Hensley. Select a project type below to see local requirements, estimated fees, and how to apply.

76 Permit Rules
28 Project Types
IRC 2021 IRC (per Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. III, statewide; Pulaski County has not published a separate adoption ordinance) Building Code

Key Exemptions in Hensley

These projects typically don't require a building permit in Hensley:

AR (Pulaski County jurisdiction), cosmetic basement updates (painting, flooring over existing slab, shelving) do not require a permit when no framing, electrical, or plumbing changes are made. NOTE: ZIP 72065 spans 3 counties (primarily Saline, with portions in Pulaski and Grant). The Hensley CDP itself is in Pulaski County, so Pulaski County is the AHJ for the named community; addresses on the Saline or Grant side fall under those county jurisdictions.

AR (Pulaski County jurisdiction), cosmetic bathroom updates (new tile, paint, vanity replacement in the same location) do not require a permit as long as no plumbing or electrical changes are made. NOTE: ZIP 72065 spans 3 counties (primarily Saline, with portions in Pulaski and Grant). The Hensley CDP itself is in Pulaski County, so Pulaski County is the AHJ for the named community; addresses on the Saline or Grant side fall under those county jurisdictions.

AR (Pulaski County jurisdiction), a concrete slab 200 sq ft or less (such as a small patio pad or equipment pad) generally does not require a building permit. The slab must comply with zoning setbacks. NOTE: ZIP 72065 spans 3 counties (primarily Saline, with portions in Pulaski and Grant). The Hensley CDP itself is in Pulaski County, so Pulaski County is the AHJ for the named community; addresses on the Saline or Grant side fall under those county jurisdictions.

AR (Pulaski County jurisdiction), freestanding decks not more than 30 inches above grade are exempt from a building permit per the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. III (2021 IRC R105.2, with AR amendments). The deck must still comply with all code requirements and zoning setbacks. NOTE: ZIP 72065 spans 3 counties (primarily Saline, with portions in Pulaski and Grant). The Hensley CDP itself is in Pulaski County, so Pulaski County is the AHJ for the named community; addresses on the Saline or Grant side fall under those county jurisdictions.

AR (Pulaski County jurisdiction), interior non-structural demolition (removing cabinets, non-load-bearing walls, flooring) generally does not require a permit. If asbestos may be present, contact Arkansas Department of Health before starting work. NOTE: ZIP 72065 spans 3 counties (primarily Saline, with portions in Pulaski and Grant). The Hensley CDP itself is in Pulaski County, so Pulaski County is the AHJ for the named community; addresses on the Saline or Grant side fall under those county jurisdictions.

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Hensley Building Department

NamePulaski County Planning & Development
Address3200 Brown St, Little Rock, AR 72204
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