Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Great Falls, Montana
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement on residential structures in Great Falls, issued as a Building permit. Confirmed as an active, regularly-issued permit category ("B-Roofing Permit") in the city's own permit issuance records. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Reroofing work is issued under the Building Division's "B-Roofing Permit" category, billed on the standard valuation-based Building Permit fee schedule
- Governed by the 2021 IRC as locally adopted
- Project valuation (contract price for the roofing work) must be disclosed on the application
Required documents
- Required
Residential Building Permit Application
Same general building permit application form is used, with project scope described as roofing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Resolution 10374 Exhibit A table used for all building permits) | Determined by declared roofing project valuation against the Exhibit A table (e.g., $105.34 for $3,001-$4,000 in value) | Resolution No. 10374, Exhibit A; confirmed as the billing basis for roofing permits by cross-referencing the City's own 2026 Combined Permit Fee Listing, which shows individual "B-Roofing Permit" entries billed at amounts consistent with the valuation table (e.g., a $178,246 project billed at a commensurate Building Permit Fee tier) |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | Resolution No. 10374, Exhibit A |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Great Falls building department
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Roof covering, flashing, and ventilation verified complete per approved plans
Tips
- Great Falls issues reroofing work as a distinct "B-Roofing Permit" building-permit subtype, confirmed active in the city's own 2026 permit issuance log — it is not folded into a generic alteration/remodel category.
- Fees are based on the declared roofing contract value using the same valuation table as all other building permits (Resolution 10374, Exhibit A).
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to reroof my house in Great Falls?
- Yes. Great Falls issues a specific "B-Roofing Permit" building permit for reroofing work, billed on the standard valuation-based fee table in Resolution No. 10374, Exhibit A.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- City of Great Falls Building Division (Planning & Community Development Department) — official building department
- Building Division | Great Falls, MT
- Resolution No. 10374 — Building Permit Fees, Exhibit A
- 2026 Combined Permit Fee Listings (City of Great Falls monthly permit issuance log, confirming active B-Roofing Permit category)
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Great Falls building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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