Electrical Permit in Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls requires an electrical permit for: Electrical permit required for any installation in new construction, remodeling, or repair (OCCGF Title 15); A homeowner may wire their own home, garage, and premises using a Homeowner's Electrical Permit — work must be performed by the owner or an immediate family member who also resides in the home; using the permit for work performed by anyone else is a citable violation under OCCGF Chapter 15.8.060; Homeowner permit applicant must certify the home has not been sold, is not being sold, is the applicant's primary residence, and is not used for rental purposes; All work governed by the 2020 NEC as locally adopted. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Great Falls Building Division (Planning & Community Development Department) at (406) 455-8430 before starting work.

In Great Falls, the published Permit Issuance Fee is: $34.39. Additional published fees: New Residential Buildings — 0 to 750 sq ft — $51.81; New Residential Buildings — 751 to 4,000 sq ft — $51.81 plus $0.10 per sq ft over 750 sq ft; New Residential Buildings — over 4,000 sq ft — $273.17 plus $0.08 per sq ft over 4,000 sq ft; Mobile/Manufactured Home connection or reconnection — $27.87; Residential Appliances (fixed appliances/receptacles: ranges, water heaters, dryers, dishwashers, etc.) — $21.49 each; Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amps — $39.17 each; Services — 600 volts or less, over 200 to 1,000 amps — $75.86 each; Services — over 600 volts or over 1,000 amps — $152.97 each; Private Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs (new, complete electrical system) — $27.87 each; Re-inspection Fee — $67.63 per hour, minimum 1-hour charge; Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit issuance) — Equal to the permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Great Falls typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Great Falls Building Division (Planning & Community Development Department) at (406) 455-8430.

Depending on your project, Great Falls may also ask for: Homeowner's Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Great Falls requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Great Falls Building Division (Planning & Community Development Department) ((406) 455-8430).

Apply through City of Great Falls Building Division (Planning & Community Development Department) at Civic Center, 2 Park Drive South, Room 112, P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021. Phone: (406) 455-8430, email: permit@greatfallsmt.gov. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Official information: https://greatfallsmt.gov/627/Building-Division.

Yes. A homeowner may obtain a Homeowner's Electrical Permit to wire their own home, garage, and premises, provided they own and occupy the residence (not a rental or spec-built home) and the work is performed by the owner or an immediate family member who also lives there. Work by anyone else under that permit is a citable violation of OCCGF Chapter 15.8.060.

The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by the City of Great Falls on September 9, 2022, matching Montana's statewide 2020 NEC adoption under ARM Title 24, Chapter 301.