Building Fees & Impact Fees in Fayetteville, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Fayetteville, Washington County, AR. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$7,000
Estimated Total Fees — Standard Single-Family Home
Based on typical 2,000 sq ft home, $300K construction value. Actual fees vary by project.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Basis |
|---|
| Building Permit Fee |
0.006% |
Of construction value |
| Water Connection Fee |
$2,200 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$1,800 |
Flat fee |
| Plan Review Fee |
$200 |
Flat fee |
| Trail Development Fee |
$500 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- Arkansas does NOT have statewide impact fee enabling legislation — one of few states without it.
- Fayetteville does not charge traditional transportation or school impact fees.
- The city has adopted a trail development fee to support the extensive NW Arkansas trail network.
- Building permits are submitted through the Civic Access online portal.
- Estimate based on $300,000 home: ~$1,800 permit + $2,200 water + $1,800 sewer + $200 plan review + $500 trail + misc = ~$7,000.
- Fayetteville is part of the rapidly growing NW Arkansas metro (University of Arkansas, Walmart corridor).
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Fayetteville published fee schedules
(effective 2025).
Data confidence:
Partial.
Official source:
View Fee Schedule
Fees change periodically. Always confirm current fees with the city building department before budgeting.