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Lewistown building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Lewistown, Montana.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457 (Building Department office also cited at 308 4th Avenue South, Lewistown, MT)
Phone
(406) 535-1776
Email
building@ci.lewistown.mt.us
Office hours
Not published on the City's Building Department page as of this review. Building Inspector: Joe Ward, (406) 535-1776, building@ci.lewistown.mt.us; general Building Department line/fax (406) 535-1760 / (406) 535-3323 per city directory listings.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Alternative Energy)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical (state inspector)

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover, per the 2020 NEC as adopted statewide

  2. 2

    Framing/Structural (city inspector, if a Building Permit applies)

    Racking and roof-penetration/structural attachment inspection prior to cover

  3. 3

    Final

    Final electrical inspection (state) and final building inspection (city) as applicable

Final inspection only: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Fence Permit / Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit, Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit (reviewed within the Commercial Building Permit -- no standalone product found), Sign Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 Lewistown building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Lewistown building permits

Lewistown building permitsSolar PV Permit (Alternative Energy)EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station PermitFence Permit / Right-of-Way Encroachment PermitFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit (reviewed within the Commercial Building Permit -- no standalone product found)Sign Permit

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