Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana
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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Building Permit Application
ADLC Planning Department form (Rev. December 17th, 2025); includes property/owner/contractor info, project scope checkboxes, and the local valuation-based fee table
- Required
Detailed Building Plans, Foundation Plan, and Engineered Truss Drawings
Full plan set required at submittal — application will not be processed without these
- Required
Administrative Development Application (ADP)
Required for new residential construction alongside the Building Permit; covers site disturbance, demolition, excavation, footings, and other site-development scope
- Optional
Septic and/or Well Permit
Issued 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 |
Review timeline
14–14 business days
Anaconda-Deer Lodge’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Concrete
24-hour advance notice required for all inspections, including concrete pours, per the ADLC Building Permit Application
- 2
Framing
Per the inspection check sheet issued with the permit
- 3
Final
Final inspection per the inspection check sheet issued with the permit
Tips
- This fee table is residential only — the application explicitly directs commercial projects to contact the ADLC Planning Department directly for commercial building fees.
- The Building Inspector (Greg Bahr) does NOT handle electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permitting — those are separate applications filed directly with the Montana Building Codes Bureau in Helena, even though the building shell permit itself is local.
- Budget at least 2 weeks for plan review once a complete application and full plan set (bearing a Registered Design Professional or Engineer's stamp) is submitted.
- New residential construction also requires an Administrative Development Permit (ADP) and, depending on the site, Septic/Well and Driveway Approach permits — apply for these concurrently to avoid delaying the Building Permit.
- Your Building Permit expires 6 months after issuance if construction hasn't started, and work should finish within 6 months of starting — request an extension at least 1 month before expiration if needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Who issues residential building permits in Anaconda-Deer Lodge — the county or the State of Montana?
- The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department, through Building Inspector Greg Bahr, issues residential building permits locally. Anaconda-Deer Lodge is on Montana's official Certified City, County and Town Programs list for Building permitting (residential only) — confirmed directly against the Building Codes Bureau's published certified-jurisdiction PDF.
- What does a residential building permit cost in Anaconda-Deer Lodge?
- Fees are valuation-based per the ADLC Building Permit Application (Rev. December 17th, 2025): $12.50 minimum for valuations up to $500, scaling up through several tiers to $536.25 for the first $100,000 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000 for valuations above $100,000, plus a Plan Review Fee equal to 25% of the Building Permit Fee.
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 Building Inspector
- ADLC Building Permit Application (PDF, Rev. December 17th, 2025)
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Certified City, County and Town Programs (list, confirms Deer Lodge County as Building-only, residential-only certified)
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Certified City, County and Town Programs (page)
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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