Building Fees & Impact Fees in Springdale, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Springdale, Washington County, AR. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$6,000
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 |
$2,000 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Connection Fee |
$1,500 |
Flat fee |
| Plan Review Fee |
$200 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- Arkansas does NOT have statewide impact fee enabling legislation — one of few states without it.
- Springdale does not charge traditional impact fees for transportation, parks, or schools.
- Building permit fee is percentage-based: approximately 0.6% of construction value.
- Rapid growth in the NW Arkansas corridor (Tyson Foods HQ) may lead to future fee adoption.
- Estimate based on $300,000 home: ~$1,800 permit + $2,000 water + $1,500 sewer + $200 plan review + misc = ~$6,000.
- Springdale is adjacent to Fayetteville in the NW Arkansas metro area (Washington County).
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Springdale 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.