None of Miller County’s departments issues building permits, and the county’s transparency page states that the county does not currently have a planning board. In the unincorporated county, the 911 Address Authority assigns addresses to new structures and the County Judge’s office (870-774-1301) issues road permits for heavy commercial trucks. Building permits inside Texarkana, Arkansas come from the City’s Public Works Department, through its Code Enforcement Division.
Who issues building permits in Miller County?
The County Judge’s office is in Suite 115 of the courthouse, 400 Laurel Street, Texarkana, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. The Judge runs the county road system and administers the ordinances of the Quorum Court, which meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the courthouse’s third-floor courtroom. None of the court’s 2024–2026 ordinances posted by the County Clerk deals with building, zoning or flood control. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 populations are in brackets.
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Get a free quote →| Place | Who permits building work |
|---|---|
| Texarkana, Arkansas (29,123) | Public Works Code Enforcement Division, (870) 779-4977; zoning review by the Planning Division, (870) 779-4974; City Hall, 216 Walnut Street |
| Fouke (810), Garland (178) | The published sources do not say; ask the city hall |
| Unincorporated Miller County | No county building permit; 911 address, and a County Judge road permit for heavy trucks |
Texarkana, Arkansas is a separate city from Texarkana, Texas, and only the Arkansas city’s rules apply on the Arkansas side. Its Code Enforcement Division oversees construction permits and certificates of occupancy. A new house there is charged $0.30 per square foot of heated or cooled space, and new homes in a flood hazard area must have their lowest floor at least 2 ft above the base flood elevation.
Addresses, county roads and flood zones
911 addresses: anyone building a new structure on county land requests an official address online through the 911 Address Authority. Addresses run 1,000 to the mile, with even numbers on the right and odd numbers on the left. The 911 Coordinator, who also directs the Office of Emergency Management, answers at 870-840-8540.
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Get a free quote →County roads: the county maintains only roads the County Judge has accepted into its maintenance system. A private road must first meet the county specifications set by Quorum Court ordinance, pass an inspection by the Road Foreman and a one-year integrity test, and then the Judge may order it into the system. Log trucks, oilfield trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles need a road permit, which you request from the Judge’s office by phone or email. The county road shop is at 400 E. Beech Street, Fouke (870-653-5007).
Flood insurance: FEMA lists Miller County as a participating National Flood Insurance Program community, with flood maps dated December 18, 2009. Texarkana and Garland also participate, and Texarkana holds a Community Rating System class 9 rating with a 5% premium discount. Fouke is listed among the communities not in the program.
Septic systems: outside sewer areas, onsite wastewater permits come from the Arkansas Department of Health, which reviews systems under 1,500 gallons per day with its local environmental specialists.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Steps for building in rural Miller County
Inside Texarkana, Arkansas, the City’s permits and fees apply; in Fouke or Garland, call city hall.
The county’s December 18, 2009 flood maps show where flood insurance rules apply.
Rural lots without sewer need Department of Health approval.
Submit the online request with the property details and the location of the new building.
If log or oilfield trucks will use county roads, request the permit from the County Judge’s office.
Arkansas building code
Arkansas’s building code is the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, adopted by the State Fire Marshal and in force statewide since 1 January 2023; building permits are issued locally where a city or county runs a permit program, and the plumbing, gas, mechanical, energy and electrical codes are adopted by separate state agencies. The Arkansas codes
Miller County permit FAQs
Does Miller County issue building permits?
No. None of the county’s departments issues building permits, and the county has no planning board. Texarkana, Arkansas permits construction inside the city.
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Get a free quote →How do I get an address for a new house in Miller County?
Request it online through the county’s 911 Address Authority, or call the 911 Coordinator at 870-840-8540.
Do I need a county permit for log or oilfield trucks?
Yes. Heavy commercial vehicles need a road permit from the County Judge’s office, 870-774-1301.
Will the county maintain a private road?
Only after it meets the county’s road specifications, passes the Road Foreman’s inspection and a one-year integrity test, and the County Judge orders it into the system.
Who permits building in Texarkana, Arkansas?
The Public Works Department’s Code Enforcement Division, at (870) 779-4977.
Is Fouke in the flood insurance program?
No. FEMA lists Fouke among the communities not in the program; Miller County, Texarkana and Garland participate.
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Get a free quote →Official Miller County permit resources
- Miller County Judge
- Miller County 9-1-1 Address Authority
- Miller County new 911 address request
- Miller County Road Department
- Miller County Quorum Court ordinances (County Clerk)
- City of Texarkana, Arkansas Code Enforcement Division
- Texarkana, Arkansas City Code Chapter 12, buildings
- Arkansas Department of Health: Onsite Wastewater
- FEMA Community Status Book: Arkansas
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