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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction)ADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025 — identical fee table applies to additions/remodels as to new construction
$12.50 minimum up to $536.25 for the first $100,000 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000 over $100,000
Plan Review FeeADLC Building Permit Application, Rev. December 17th, 2025
25% of the Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewAnaconda-Deer Lodge’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural

    Per the inspection check sheet issued with the permit; 24-hour advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection per the inspection check sheet issued with the permit

See the full Anaconda-Deer Lodge inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Anaconda-Deer Lodge uses the identical valuation-based Building Permit fee table for additions and remodels as it does for new construction — there is no separate flat-rate schedule.
  • Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work performed as part of an addition/remodel requires SEPARATE permits filed directly with the state Building Codes Bureau — the local Building Permit covers only the structural/shell scope.

Frequently asked questions

Anaconda-Deer Lodge requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) at (406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) before starting work.

In Anaconda-Deer Lodge, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) is: $12.50 minimum up to $536.25 for the first $100,000 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000 over $100,000. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 25% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Anaconda-Deer Lodge's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 14–14 business days.

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

Anaconda-Deer Lodge requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Framing / Structural, Final. Schedule each through Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) ((406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical)).

Apply through Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) at ADLC Courthouse, First Floor, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711 (local Building permits); Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517 (state electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits). Phone: (406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical), email: Contact via ADLC Planning Department website contact form (Building Inspector Greg Bahr); Building Codes Bureau email available via bsd.dli.mt.gov contact links. Office hours: Not published on the ADLC Planning Department page; contact (406) 563-4010. Official information: https://www.adlc.us/187/Planning.

Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana has 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, 2022; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), effective June 11, 2022; ICC A117.1 Accessibility, 2017 Edition, effective June 11, 2022; 2021 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 Bureau; 2020 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, 2022; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), effective June 11, 2022; 2021 Wildland Urban Interface Code, effective June 11, 2022. Local amendments apply — see the Anaconda-Deer Lodge overview page for the full list.

Yes. A Building Permit is required from the ADLC Planning Department for additions, remodels, and structural alterations, using the same valuation-based fee table as new construction. Any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work involved requires separate permits from the Montana Building Codes Bureau.

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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.