Demolition Permit in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Demolition Permit Application
ADLC 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 |
Review timeline
~0–0 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department
Inspection process
- 1
Utility Disconnect Verification
Water, sewer, gas, and electric disconnects verified and signed off before demolition proceeds
Tips
- Coordinate utility disconnections with the ADLC Water Department Foreman, ADLC Road Foreman, and Northwestern Energy (gas and electric) before applying — all four sign-offs are built into Section 3 of the Demolition Permit Application.
- The Demolition Permit Application form itself does not print a fee schedule (unlike the Building Permit Application) — call the ADLC Planning Department at (406) 563-4010 to confirm the current fee before applying.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to demolish a structure in Anaconda-Deer Lodge?
- Yes. A Demolition Permit is required from the ADLC Planning Department, with utility disconnect sign-offs from the ADLC Water Department, ADLC Road Department, and Northwestern Energy (gas and electric) built into the application.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) — official building department
- ADLC Planning Department — Permit Applications
- ADLC Demolition Permit Application (PDF, Rev. December 17th, 2025)
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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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