City of Little Rock to waive permitting fees for areas in Arkansas tornado's path

Lynn and David Bell look out over tornado damage to their home on Youngwood Rd. in the Kingwood neighborhood in West Little Rock on Saturday, April 8, 2023 a little more than a week after a strong tornado caused extensive damage in the area. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey)
Lynn and David Bell look out over tornado damage to their home on Youngwood Rd. in the Kingwood neighborhood in West Little Rock on Saturday, April 8, 2023 a little more than a week after a strong tornado caused extensive damage in the area. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey)

The city of Little Rock will waive all permitting fees in areas affected by the March 31 tornado that hit the metro area, Little Rock Planning and Development Director Jamie Collins announced at a City Hall news conference Friday.

Officials have designated a zone of eligibility for waived fees comprised of the tornado's path, along with a half-mile buffer around it, Collins said.

Additional staff have been assigned "as needed" for permitting and inspections, he said. 


Upcoming Events