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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Kalispell, Montana

Required for construction of new single-family homes, duplexes, and other residential structures in Kalispell. Reviewed against the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2021 Energy Code with Kalispell amendments. Applications are submitted through the city's online e-Permit portal.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for all new residential construction within Kalispell city limits
  • Application submitted through the online e-Permit portal at buildingpermits.ci.kalispell.mt.us/Permits/template/Login.aspx
  • All application blocks are required information — incomplete applications delay review
  • Job site legal description and Assessment Code Number required (use the Kalispell Building Dept Interactive Map to find these)
  • Evergreen Water Department sign-off required for lots within the Buffalo Stage, Glacier Village Greens, Glacier Commons, and Stillwater Bluffs subdivisions
  • Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC and 2021 Energy Code with Kalispell amendments

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$23.50
Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $100,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $7.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $200,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$774.85 for the first $100,000 plus $4.90 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $200,001 to $500,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$1,264.85 for the first $200,000 plus $7.35 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $750,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$3,469.85 for the first $500,000 plus $6.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $750,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $750,001 to $1,000,000City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$5,069.85 for the first $750,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and upCity of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$6,444.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Residential Plan Review FeeCity of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$75.00 per hour, 1-hour minimum
Re-inspection FeeCity of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
Cost plus 10% admin/overhead fee
Inspections Outside Normal Business HoursCity of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
$50.00 per re-inspection
Work Commenced Without a PermitPer City of Kalispell Ordinance 1889 and Resolution 5703, cited on the Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024
200% of the original permit amount

Review timeline

Plan reviewKalispell’s published plan-review target
14–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Residential plan review has a published lead time of 2-3 weeks from complete submittal; commercial plan review is 12-14 weeks — verified directly on the Kalispell Building Department page.
  • Apply through the online e-Permit portal at buildingpermits.ci.kalispell.mt.us — the city provides step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for residential building submissions.
  • Schedule inspections by emailing inspections@kalispell.com with the permit number or address, inspection type needed, and a contact name/phone number. Inspections must be scheduled 24-48 hours in advance; same-day inspections cannot be guaranteed.
  • Use the Kalispell Building Dept Interactive Map to find your property's legal description and Assessment Code Number before applying.
  • Effective October 1, 2025, a 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments; checks are also accepted with no added fee.

Frequently asked questions

Kalispell requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for all new residential construction within Kalispell city limits; Application submitted through the online e-Permit portal at buildingpermits.ci.kalispell.mt.us/Permits/template/Login.aspx; All application blocks are required information — incomplete applications delay review; Job site legal description and Assessment Code Number required (use the Kalispell Building Dept Interactive Map to find these); Evergreen Water Department sign-off required for lots within the Buffalo Stage, Glacier Village Greens, Glacier Commons, and Stillwater Bluffs subdivisions; Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC and 2021 Energy Code with Kalispell amendments. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730 before starting work.

Fees are valuation-based per the City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective 09/04/2024): $23.50 for valuations up to $500, scaling up through brackets to $6,444.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.25 per additional $1,000 for valuations above $1,000,000.

Residential plan review has a published lead time of 2-3 weeks from complete submittal, per the City of Kalispell Building Department page. Commercial plan review takes significantly longer, 12-14 weeks from complete submittal.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Kalispell may also ask for: Evergreen Water Sign-off. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kalispell requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing, 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 2026-07-02.

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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