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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit in Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee line on its Electrical Permit Fee Schedule (effective 09/04/2024) or Electrical Permit Application form — EV charger (Level 2 or DC fast charging equipment) circuit installation is billed under the same itemized Electrical Permit fee categories used for other electrical work: the flat 'Interior Rewire or Addition' fee if the charger is added as a new circuit on existing service, or the amperage-tiered Residential/Accessory Service fees if the installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service. Kalispell is a Montana DLI-certified electrical code enforcement jurisdiction (certified scope includes Electrical) and issues/inspects the permit itself rather than referring it to the state.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation, governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA 70 as adopted by the City
  • Application submitted via the Electrical Permit Application (emailed or faxed to the Building Department, or through the e-Permit portal), specifying class of work (addition/change-out/remodel)
  • If the installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service (e.g., for a higher-amperage Level 2 or DC fast charger), the amperage-tiered Residential/Accessory Service fee applies instead of the flat Interior Rewire/Addition fee
  • Contractor license number required on the application Contractor
  • Exterior-mounted charging equipment/conduit visible from the street could trigger architectural/design review in some jurisdictions generally, though no Kalispell-specific EV architectural review requirement was found published

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Fee schedule

Interior Rewire or AdditionNo distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; a new EV charger circuit added to an existing electrical service is billed under this flat addition fee. City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024.
$120.00
Residential/Accessory — 100 to 200 Amp ServiceApplies if the EV charger installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service rather than a simple circuit addition. City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024.
$200.00
Commercial, Miscellaneous Residential, Solar Installations, Industrial, Public and Multi-Family — valuation $0 to $1,000Applies if a commercial/multi-family EV charging installation is billed on the valuation-based commercial fee tier (the same tier used for Solar). City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024. Re-verified 2026-07-20 by downloading the fee schedule PDF directly and confirming exact matches on all three cited figures ($120 Interior rewire/addition, $200 Residential 100-200 Amp Service, $45 + 6% of balance for Commercial/Solar $0-$1,000 valuation tier).
$45.00 for the first $500 plus 6% of the balance of construction cost

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

    Circuit and conduit installed, before walls closed, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted, circuit labeled, and installation verified per the adopted 2020 NEC

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

Tips

  • Kalispell does not price EV chargers separately from other electrical work — expect the flat $120 Interior Rewire or Addition fee for a simple new circuit on existing service, or the amperage-tiered service fee if a service upgrade is needed.
  • Kalispell is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for electrical permitting, so the City itself (not the state) issues and inspects EV charger electrical permits within city limits.
  • Schedule inspections by emailing inspections@kalispell.com 24-48 hours in advance; same-day inspections are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Kalispell requires an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation, governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA 70 as adopted by the City; Application submitted via the Electrical Permit Application (emailed or faxed to the Building Department, or through the e-Permit portal), specifying class of work (addition/change-out/remodel); If the installation requires a new or upgraded electrical service (e.g., for a higher-amperage Level 2 or DC fast charger), the amperage-tiered Residential/Accessory Service fee applies instead of the flat Interior Rewire/Addition fee; Contractor license number required on the application; Exterior-mounted charging equipment/conduit visible from the street could trigger architectural/design review in some jurisdictions generally, though no Kalispell-specific EV architectural review requirement was found published. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730 before starting work.

No. Kalispell has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit category or fee line. A new EV charger circuit on an existing electrical service is billed at the flat $120 Interior Rewire or Addition fee; if a new/upgraded electrical service is required, the amperage-tiered service fee applies instead. Source: City of Kalispell Electrical Permits Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024.

Plan review for an electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse 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 electric vehicle (ev) charger / evse 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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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