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Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Great Falls, Montana

Required 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Resolution 10374 Exhibit A table used for all building permits)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)
Determined by declared roofing project valuation against the Exhibit A table (e.g., $105.34 for $3,001-$4,000 in value)
Residential Plan Review FeeResolution No. 10374, Exhibit A
50% of the Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Great Falls building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Roof covering, flashing, and ventilation verified complete per approved plans

See the full Great Falls inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

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

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.

In Great Falls, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Resolution 10374 Exhibit A table used for all building permits) is: Determined by declared roofing project valuation against the Exhibit A table (e.g., $105.34 for $3,001-$4,000 in value). Additional published fees: Residential Plan Review Fee — 50% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a roofing permit (reroof) 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.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Great Falls requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (reroof), in order: 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.

Great Falls, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by the City of Great Falls September 9, 2022, effective per city adoption (state effective date June 11, 2022 under ARM Title 24, Chapter 301); city stopped accepting the prior 2018-cycle codes as of November 9, 2022; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — adopted September 9, 2022 (Montana uses the UPC, not the International Plumbing Code); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted September 9, 2022 (Montana's statewide NEC edition is 2020, not 2021, per ARM Title 24, Chapter 301); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted September 9, 2022; 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — part of the certified program scope ("W"); ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Code — statewide standard incorporated by reference; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted separately by the City of Great Falls effective May 25, 2023 (amending OCCGF Title 15), administered by Great Falls Fire Rescue rather than the Building Division. Local amendments apply — see the Great Falls overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

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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