Electrical Permit in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Application for Residential Electrical Permit
State 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.
- Optional
Application for Homeowner Electrical Permit
State Building Codes Bureau form BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); for homeowners personally wiring their own owner-occupied home, garage, and premises
- Optional
Application for Alternative Energy Permit
State 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) |
Review timeline
~0–0 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Must be requested with 48 hours' notice before covering up work
- 2
Final
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized; requires 48 hours' notice
Tips
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge (Deer Lodge County) is NOT on Montana's certified-jurisdiction list for electrical — every electrical permit there is a STATE permit issued by the Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the county Building Inspector.
- A homeowner may wire their own owner-occupied home under a Homeowner Electrical Permit; all other electrical work requires a Montana-licensed electrical contractor.
- Apply online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/bcb/ or mail the paper application with payment to: Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517.
- If a solar/alternative-energy system is grid-tied, a licensed electrical contractor must obtain a separate permit for the final interconnection, even if a homeowner did the rest of the install.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Anaconda-Deer Lodge Building Inspector issue electrical permits?
- No. The ADLC Building Inspector's own webpage states explicitly that electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting and inspection are functions of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, not the county. All electrical permits for work in Anaconda-Deer Lodge are State Electrical Permits issued by the Building Codes Bureau in Helena.
- How much does a residential electrical permit cost in Anaconda-Deer Lodge?
- State fees apply since electrical is state-enforced there: e.g., $200 for a new single-family dwelling with up to 200-amp service, scaling to $800 for 601-amp service and up, per the Montana Building Codes Bureau's Application for Residential Electrical Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 11/25).
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
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Electrical Permits
- Application for Residential Electrical Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 11/25, PDF)
- Application for Homeowner Electrical Permit (Rev. 11/25, PDF)
- Application for Alternative Energy Permit (Rev. 11/25, PDF, includes Commercial Electrical fee chart)
- ADLC Building Inspector (confirms electrical is a state, not county, function)
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Current Codes (2020 NEC adoption)
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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