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Anaconda-Deer Lodge building permits
VerifiedAnaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana — as published 2026-07-02.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Codes adopted
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is a MONTANA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT for BUILDING permitting only, RESIDENTIAL ONLY — per the Montana Building Codes Bureau's official 'Certified City, County and Town Programs' list (bsd.dli.mt.gov), entry: 'Deer Lodge County — B (residential only) — Greg Bahr — 563-4010 — County'. This matches the local Building Inspector's own webpage, which names Greg Bahr as Building Inspector.Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting and inspection in Anaconda-Deer Lodge are NOT locally certified — these remain under DIRECT STATE ENFORCEMENT by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (Employment Standards Division). This is explicitly confirmed on the ADLC Building Inspector page: 'The Building Inspector does not handle electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection and permitting. These are functions of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.'Statutory basis for the certified-local-government model: a city, county, or town may adopt a building code by ordinance and enforce it locally ONLY if certified by the Building Codes Program as complying with applicable statutes/rules (current adopted code, current fee list, and enforcement plan filed and approved) — per ARM Title 24, chapter 301, subchapter 2 (Local Jurisdiction Administrative Rules) and Title 50, chapter 60, MCA (Local Jurisdiction Statutes). Absent local certification for a given trade (electrical/plumbing/mechanical here), the State Building Codes Bureau retains jurisdiction under Title 50, chapter 60, MCA.Statewide adopted codes (Administrative Rules of Montana, Title 24, chapter 301) apply as the substantive code baseline for both the locally-certified Building program and the state-enforced trades: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), effective June 11, 20222021 International Residential Code (IRC), effective June 11, 20222021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), effective June 11, 2022ICC A117.1 Accessibility, 2017 Edition, effective June 11, 20222021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), effective June 11, 2022 — enforced directly by the State Building Codes Bureau in Anaconda-Deer Lodge (not locally certified)2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), effective June 11, 2022 — enforced directly by the State Building Codes Bureau in Anaconda-Deer Lodge (not locally certified)2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), effective June 11, 2022 — enforced directly by the State Building Codes Bureau2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), effective June 11, 2022 — enforced directly by the State Building Codes Bureau in Anaconda-Deer Lodge (not locally certified)2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), effective June 11, 20222021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), effective June 11, 20222021 Wildland Urban Interface Code, effective June 11, 2022
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and other residential structures in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Issued and reviewed LOCALLY by the ADLC Planning Department / Building Inspector (Greg Bahr) — Anaconda-Deer Lodge is a Montana-certified local government for Building permitting (residential only), per the state Building Codes Bureau's certified-jurisdiction list. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC/IBC (Administrative Rules of Montana, Title 24, chapter 301).
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Building Permit Application (ADLC Planning Department form, Rev. December 17th, 2025) — property owner and/or licensed contractor must sign and date
- Detailed building plans, foundation plan, and engineered truss drawings must be provided with the application
- All contractors and subcontractors must hold an active ADLC business license
- For NEW residential construction: an Administrative Development Permit (ADP) is also required, along with a Septic and/or Well Permit (ADLC Office of Environmental Health, (406) 563-4035) and a Driveway Approach Permit, depending on the site, BEFORE the Building Permit can be approved
- A full set of plans from a Registered Design Professional or Engineer is required for both the Building Permit and the ADP before review can begin
- Sanitarian approval (septic and/or well, if applicable) must be indicated on the application
- Construction must begin within 6 months of permit issuance or the permit expires; work should be completed within 6 months of starting, with extensions available if requested at least 1 month before expiration
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationADLC Planning Department form (Rev. December 17th, 2025); includes property/owner/contractor info, project scope checkboxes, and the local valuation-based fee table
- RequiredDetailed Building Plans, Foundation Plan, and Engineered Truss DrawingsFull plan set required at submittal — application will not be processed without these
- RequiredAdministrative Development Application (ADP)Required for new residential construction alongside the Building Permit; covers site disturbance, demolition, excavation, footings, and other site-development scope
- OptionalSeptic and/or Well PermitIssued by the ADLC Office of Environmental Health, (406) 563-4035, where applicable to the site
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $12.50 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 — residential fee table (verified by direct visual inspection of the PDF form, page 2) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $12.50 for the first $500 plus $1.75 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $46.25 for the first $3,000 plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 (as printed on the official form) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $216.75 for the first $26,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $348.75 for the first $50,000 plus $3.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 and up | $536.25 for the first $100,000 plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
| Plan Review Fee | 25% of the Building Permit Fee | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing residential structures in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Uses the same local Building Permit Application and valuation-based fee table as new construction, issued by the ADLC Planning Department / Building Inspector.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Building Permit Application, selecting 'Remodel' or 'Addition' under Section 4: Proposed Work
- Detailed plans showing the scope of the addition/remodel, including structural details where applicable
- All contractors and subcontractors must hold an active ADLC business license
- 24-hour advance notice required for all inspections
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame ADLC Planning Department form used for new construction; select Remodel/Addition project scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) | $12.50 minimum up to $536.25 for the first $100,000 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000 over $100,000 | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 — identical fee table applies to additions/remodels as to new construction |
| Plan Review Fee | 25% of the Building Permit Fee | ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installations, alterations, service changes, and panel upgrades in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Electrical permitting is NOT locally certified in Anaconda-Deer Lodge — it is issued and inspected DIRECTLY by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, under the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), effective June 11, 2022.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- State electrical permits are required on all electrical work performed in Montana except in cities/counties/towns certified to issue electrical permits — Anaconda-Deer Lodge (Deer Lodge County) is NOT certified for electrical, so all electrical work there requires a State Electrical Permit
- Work must be performed by a Montana-licensed electrical contractor (Residential or Commercial Electrical Permit) OR by the homeowner personally on their own owner-occupied home under a Homeowner Electrical Permit
- Application for Residential/Homeowner/Commercial/Alternative Energy Electrical Permit submitted to the Building Codes Bureau with applicable fee(s), or applied for online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb
- All wiring must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (2020 Edition, as amended by ARM Title 24, chapter 301)
- Electrical permit holders must call for rough-in and final inspections, giving 48 hours' notice before covering up work
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Residential Electrical PermitState Building Codes Bureau form BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); for licensed electrical contractors performing work on single-family dwellings, cabins, accessory buildings, multi-family, mobile home courts, etc.
- OptionalApplication for Homeowner Electrical PermitState Building Codes Bureau form BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); for homeowners personally wiring their own owner-occupied home, garage, and premises
- OptionalApplication for Alternative Energy PermitState Building Codes Bureau form; for solar, wind, or hydro installations (PV String System, Micro Inverter/AC Module System, or Generator)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — Up to 200-amp service (new single-family dwelling or cabin) | $200 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit, BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Residential — 201 to 400-amp service | $380 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Residential — 401 to 600-amp service | $600 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Residential — 601-amp service and up | $800 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits & change of service and/or interior panel | $120 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits, no panel board or service change | $100 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipment | $70 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 1 additional circuit or piece of equipment | $45 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base, interior/exterior main disconnect only | $45 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Residential Change of Service — disconnect with feeder and distribution panelboard replacement | $75 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Alternative Energy (electrical connection portion) | $45 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); homeowner alternative-energy permit also lists $45 for this scope |
| Private Property Accessory Building (garage, etc.) — up to 200-amp panel | $80 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Private Property Accessory Building — 201 to 300-amp panel | $150 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Private Property Accessory Building — 301-amp panel | $250 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Construction Service (Provisional Power) | $60 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Permit Renewal (expiration no more than 30 days) | $60 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Requested Inspection, per hour | $60 (plus $30 for each additional 30 minutes or fraction thereof beyond one hour, plus travel time) | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Electrical — valuation $0 to $1,000 | $45 for the first $500 plus 6% of the balance | Application for Alternative Energy Permit / Commercial fee chart, BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Electrical — valuation $1,001 to $10,000 | $75 for the first $1,000 plus 2% of the balance | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Electrical — valuation $10,001 to $50,000 | $255 for the first $10,000 plus 0.5% of the balance | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Electrical — valuation $50,001 or more | $455 for the first $50,000 plus 0.3% of the balance | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Plumbing is NOT locally certified in Anaconda-Deer Lodge — it is issued and inspected DIRECTLY by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), effective June 11, 2022.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- State plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work in Montana except in certified jurisdictions — Deer Lodge County is NOT certified for plumbing, so a State Plumbing Permit is required
- Work must be performed by, or under the direction of, a Montana-licensed Master Plumber; service of a licensed Master Plumber is required on all public/commercial buildings
- Homeowner exemption: a homeowner does not need a state plumbing permit if performing the installation themselves on their own owner-occupied residence, not built for resale or as a rental
- A plumbing inspection must be requested and conducted before any plumbing work is covered
- Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) submitted to the Building Codes Bureau with applicable fee(s), or applied for online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plumbing PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau form BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); lists fixtures/traps by type and the flat per-item fee schedule
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Each plumbing fixture or trap | $10 each | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit, BCP-1 (Rev. Show full citationHideMontana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit, BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) — covers bath tub, lavatory, shower, urinal, water closet, kitchen sink, service sink, wash/laundry tray, dishwasher, laundry box, car wash sump, ice machine, glass fill station, coffee maker, drinking fountain, dental chair, area drain, indirect waste, grease trap, bar sink, floor/mop sink, sump drain/lift station, glass washer, aspirator, X-ray tank, etc. |
| Each new water heater or replacement | $25 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each connection of building water supply to water service/public utility or private well | $20 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each connection of building drain to sewer system/public or septic | $20 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Gray water system, commercial or residential | $60 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping | $30 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Alteration or repair of water piping and/or treatment | $30 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each storm drain and storm drainage | $30 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow device | $30 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each hose bibb, vacuum breaker, and/or backflow device | $6 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Each industrial water pre-treatment equipment including drainage and vent | $30 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Medical gas piping systems (per system) | $100 | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); additional $10 per outlet if total outlets for all gases/vacuum piping exceed 20 |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fuel-gas installations in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Mechanical is NOT locally certified in Anaconda-Deer Lodge — it is issued and inspected DIRECTLY by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, under the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), both effective June 11, 2022.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- A state mechanical permit is required for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, restaurant kitchen hoods, and other mechanical systems on buildings to which state building permits are applicable and located outside cities/counties certified to issue their own mechanical permits — Deer Lodge County is not certified for mechanical
- Exemptions: farm and ranch buildings, mining buildings on mining property, petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except offices/shops), residential buildings containing fewer than five dwelling units (except when serving transient guests), and private garages/storage buildings for the owner's own use
- Application for Mechanical Permit (BCP-1) submitted to the Building Codes Bureau with applicable fee(s), or applied for online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb
- Mechanical permit holders must call for gas piping pressure tests, rough-in, and final inspections, giving 48 hours' notice before covering up work
- All work must meet the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by Montana
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Mechanical PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau form BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); valuation-based fee schedule with a worked fee-calculation example printed on the form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — project value $0 to $10,000 | $48 for the first $1,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Mechanical Permit, BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25). Worked example on the form: a $9,460 project = $48 + 9 x $14 = $174 total. |
| Mechanical Permit — project value $10,001 to $50,000 | $166 for the first $10,000 plus $9 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
| Mechanical Permit — project value $50,001 or more | $514 for the first $50,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) |
Solar PV / Alternative Energy Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic, wind, or hydro alternative-energy systems in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Since electrical is state-enforced there, alternative-energy electrical connections are permitted directly by the Montana Building Codes Bureau via a dedicated Alternative Energy Permit application; the structural/roof-mounting scope falls under the local ADLC Building Permit.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- Alternative Energy Permit application filed with the Montana Building Codes Bureau covers the electrical connection scope of a solar, wind, or hydro system
- If the project produces 90 or more volts of electricity, a licensed electrical contractor must do the work, UNLESS the homeowner is doing the work on their own private house
- If the project involves a grid-tied alternative energy generator, a licensed electrical contractor must obtain an additional permit for the final interconnection, even where a homeowner performed the rest of the installation
- For solar specifically, the applicant selects one of: PV String System, Generator, or Microinverter/AC Module System
- Structural/roof-mounting aspects of the installation may require a local ADLC Building Permit (confirm applicability with the ADLC Building Inspector for the specific project scope)
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Alternative Energy PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau form; covers solar/wind/hydro electrical connection scope, including the commercial valuation-based fee chart for larger systems
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Change of Service (used for typical residential alternative-energy interconnection) | $45 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25) — listed fee for 'Residential Change of Service' under the alternative energy permit's fee options |
| Commercial Alternative Energy — valuation $0 to $1,000 | $45 for the first $500 plus 6% of the balance of the project cost | Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Alternative Energy — valuation $1,001 to $10,000 | $75 for the first $1,000 plus 2% of the balance of the project cost | Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Alternative Energy — valuation $10,001 to $50,000 | $255 for the first $10,000 plus 0.5% of the balance of the project cost | Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25) |
| Commercial Alternative Energy — valuation $50,001 or more | $455 for the first $50,000 plus 0.3% of the balance of the project cost | Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25) |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition or removal of any structure in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Issued locally by the ADLC Planning Department, with utility disconnection sign-off from the ADLC Water Department, ADLC Road Department, and Northwestern Energy (gas and electric).
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
Requirements
- Complete Demolition Permit Application (ADLC Planning Department form, Rev. December 17th, 2025)
- Property owner and/or licensed contractor must sign and date the application; all contractors/subcontractors must hold an active ADLC business license
- Section 3 of the application requires utility disconnect sign-off: Water Disconnected (ADLC Water Department Foreman), Sewer Disconnected (ADLC Road Foreman), Northwestern Energy Gas Disconnected, and Northwestern Energy Electric Disconnected
- Project description of the structure/use being demolished must be provided
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationADLC Planning Department form, Rev. December 17th, 2025
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not published on the Demolition Permit Application form itself — the form does not include a fee table (unlike the Building Permit Application) | Confirm current fee directly with the ADLC Planning Department, (406) 563-4010 |
Sources & verification
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