The City of Bella Vista
City Hall
101 Town Center
479-876-1255
bellavistaar.gov
The City
- Public governmental agency funded by state & local taxes
- Governed by elected mayor and City Council
- Provides police and fire protection, street maintenance, public library, public trail system, trash collection, and building and code enforcement services
Community Development Services
616 W. Lancashire Blvd | 479-268-4980
- Issues building permits
- Provides code enforcement services
POA
- Private non-profit corporation
- Maintains and operates recreation facilities, private trails,RV park, lakes and golf courses
- Maintains and operates water department
- Funded by monthly assessments and amenity usage fees
- Governed by Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors
ACC
- Private Non-Profit Corporation
- Regulates and enforces property aesthetics as described in the BVV Declaration and Protective and the ACC Policy and Procedures Manual
- Governed by the BVVACC Board of Directors
Do I Need A Permit?
Listed are some common improvements that require permits. Some require ACC permits only; some require City permits only; some require ACC and City permits.
| ACC | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Repainting (exterior) | Yes | No |
| Reroofing | Yes | No |
| Deck | Yes | Yes |
| Fence | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Remodel | No | Yes |
| Accessory Structures | Yes | Yes |
| New Home | Yes | Yes |
| Retaining Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Seawalls | Yes | Yes |
| Dock/Boat Slips | Yes | Yes |