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Electrical Permit in Kalispell, Montana

Required for electrical installations, service changes, and rewiring in Kalispell residential and commercial properties. Governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Kalispell is a Montana DLI-certified electrical code enforcement jurisdiction within city limits.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for new service, service changes, rewiring, and additions
  • Application submitted via the Electrical Permit Application (emailed or faxed to the Building Department, or through the e-Permit portal)
  • Work governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70
  • Contractor license number required on the application Contractor

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Fee schedule

Residential/Accessory — 100 to 200 Amp ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$200.00
Residential/Accessory — 201 to 400 Amp ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$380.00
Accessory Building — 0 to 200 Amp ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$80.00
Accessory Building — 201 to 300 Amp ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$150.00
Accessory Building — 301 or more Amp ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$250.00
Interior Rewire or AdditionCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$120.00
Change of ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$45.00
Mobile/Modular — In CourtCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$40.00
Mobile/Modular — Out of CourtCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$80.00
Temporary Construction ServiceCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$25.00
Permit RenewalCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$60.00
Commercial, Miscellaneous Residential, Solar Installations, Industrial, Public and Multi-Family (3 units and up) — valuation $0 to $1,000City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$45.00 for the first $500 plus 6% of the balance of construction cost
Commercial/Solar/Multi-Family — valuation $1,001 to $10,000City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$75.00 for the first $10,000 plus 2% of the balance of construction cost
Commercial/Solar/Multi-Family — valuation $10,001 to $50,000City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$255.00 for the first $10,000 plus 0.5% of the balance of construction cost
Commercial/Solar/Multi-Family — valuation $50,001 and upCity of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$455.00 for the first $50,000 plus 0.3% of the balance of construction cost
Issuance Fee (Commercial/Solar/Multi-Family valuation-based permits)Per the Electrical Permit Application form: 'Commercial, Solar installations & Multi-Family (3 units & up) permit fees are based on the Project Valuation, plus a $20 issuance fee'
$20.00
Work Commenced Without a PermitPer City of Kalispell Ordinance 1889 and Resolution 5703
200% of the original permit amount

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Kalispell building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, service energized

See the full Kalispell inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Kalispell is a Montana DLI-certified electrical code enforcement jurisdiction within city limits (certified scope includes Electrical, per the DLI Certified City, County and Town Programs list) — the city, not the state, issues and inspects electrical permits inside Kalispell.
  • Solar PV installations are billed on the Commercial/Solar/Multi-Family valuation-based fee tier, plus a $20 issuance fee, per the Electrical Permit Application form.
  • Schedule inspections by emailing inspections@kalispell.com 24-48 hours in advance; same-day inspections are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Kalispell requires an electrical permit for: Electrical permit required for new service, service changes, rewiring, and additions; Application submitted via the Electrical Permit Application (emailed or faxed to the Building Department, or through the e-Permit portal); Work governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70; Contractor license number required on the application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730 before starting work.

For a new single-family residence with 100-200 amp service, the fee is $200. For 201-400 amp service, it's $380. Accessory building electrical service ranges from $80 (0-200 amp) to $250 (301+ amp). Source: City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Kalispell typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730.

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

Kalispell requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Kalispell Building Department ((406) 758-7730).

Apply through City of Kalispell Building Department at 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (mailing: PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903). Phone: (406) 758-7730, email: bldgdept@kalispell.com. Office hours: Not published on the department page; phone (406) 758-7730 and email bldgdept@kalispell.com listed as primary contact methods. Official information: https://www.kalispell.com/614/Building.

Kalispell, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — with Montana/Kalispell amendments; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — Montana uses the Uniform Plumbing Code, not the International Plumbing Code; 2021 Energy Code; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Local amendments apply — see the Kalispell overview page for the full list.

The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA 70, per the City of Kalispell Building Department's current code cycle listing.

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

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