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Licenses and Permits

The City of Monticello does not require a business license to operate a business within the city limits. However, in order to remain compliant with state law and maintain the quality of city utilities, the city has several permits required for connection to local utilities as part of the building permit process.

The building & utilities permit process is initiated by submitting a Building Permit Application (Including building plans with the application, which can expedite the process). Building permit fees are based on the estimated construction cost of the buildings; see the fee schedule below. After the Building Permit Application is received, the City Inspector will conduct a site inspection. Once the site is approved by the City Inspector, construction can begin. 

All contractors must submit their license and have a current $10,000.00 surety bond for the City of Monticello on file to obtain a permit. 

At various stages of the construction process, the building's electrical, gas, and plumbing will have to be inspected before the building can be occupied or used; see the fee schedule for the various inspections below.

In accordance with Ordinance #846 (PDF, 365.6 KB) passed on June 27, 2023, all building projects outside the city limits of Monticello, a pre-annexation agreement will need to be signed in order for to tie onto city water. 

Mobile Vendor Permit

Ordinance #847 (PDF, 483.68 KB)

$100 annual permit fee

Required Documentation for Mobile Vendor Permits:

  • Current Health Inspection (Food Vendors Only)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Written Authorization from Property Owner, describing the approved location and operating schedule

Road Bore Permit

Ordinance #858 (PDF, 168.26 KB)

$500 permit fee per project

Required Documentation:

  • General Liability Coverage
  • Commerical Automobile Coverage and Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Plans, specifications and descriptions of work to be performed

A1 - Building Permits:

New Residential Construction:
$15 Permit Fee
$0.15 per square foot under roof
$35 per inspection (foundation, framing, masonry, final)
Residential Remodel
$15 Permit Fee
$2.00 per $1,000 of construction cost
$35 per inspection
Commercial Construction:
*$50 Permit Fee
*$2.00 per thousand ($1,000) up to $2,000,000 construction cost then $1.00 per thousand ($1,000) for remainder
*State Fee $0.50 per thousand ($1,000) up to $2,000,000 construction cost up to $1,000 fee
*$35 per inspection

A3 – Demolition Permits:

Residential Demolition:
$35 Permit Fee
Commercial Demolition:
$50 Permit Fee

B - Utilities Permits:

Permit Fee $15
$.07 cents per sq/ft under roof (New Construction Only)
Inspection $35
Re-Inspection $35

Commercial: $1.00 per $1,000 of Plumbing Job

Outside city limits? A pre-annexation agreement (PDF, 2.05 MB) will have to be signed and submitted in order to be connected to city water.

C - Electrical Permits:

Permit Fee $15
$.07 cents per sq/ft under roof (New Construction Only)
Inspection $35
Re-Inspection $35

Commercial:
$1 per $1,000 of Electrical Job

D - HVAC Permits:

Permit Fee $15
$.07 cents per sq/ft under roof (New Construction Only)
Inspection $35
Re-Inspection $35
Unit Change Out $35

Commercial:
$1 per $1,000 of HVAC Job

E1 - Placement Permits:

Manufactured and Mobile Home Placement $85
Mobile homes must be manufacutred after October 25th, 1994.
 
 

F - Occupancy Permits:

Single Family $20
Multi-Family $30 Under 2000 Sq Ft
Multi-Family $50 Over 2000 Sq Ft
Business $40 Under 2000 Sq Ft
Business $60 Over 2000 Sq Ft

G - Roofing Permits:

Permit Fee $15
Inspection $35
Re-Inspection $35

Commercial:
Cost of Roofing Job X .005 = Permit Fee

Contact

Kirstin Garrison,
Administrative Assistant
870-367-4402
adminasst@cityofmonticelloar.com

Permit Applications

Mobile Vendor Permit Application (PDF, 125.06 KB)

Road Bore Permit Application (PDF, 143 KB)

New Build Permit Packet (PDF, 237.29 KB)

New Mobile Home Packet (PDF, 224.72 KB)

Checklist for New Construction Requirements (PDF, 156.59 KB)

A1 Building Permit Application (PDF, 174.61 KB)

A2 Building Permit Contractor List (PDF, 146.28 KB)

A3 Demolition Permit (PDF, 154.9 KB)

B Utilities Inspection Permit Application (PDF, 156.46 KB)

C Electrical Inspection Permit Application (PDF, 156.82 KB)

D HVAC Permit Application (PDF, 156.58 KB)

E1 Manufactured and Mobile Home Placement Application (PDF, 196.76 KB)

F Occupancy Permit Application (PDF, 154.69 KB)

G Roofing Permit Application (PDF, 156.99 KB)

Mobile Home requirements per Monticello Ordinance 808 (PDF, 170.3 KB)