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Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell does not publish a distinct roofing-specific fee schedule or checklist; re-roofing and roof-structure work is permitted and fee-assessed under the standard Building Permit Fee Schedule based on project valuation, per the 2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Residential Code.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for roof replacement and structural roof work
  • Application submitted through the online e-Permit portal or via the Residential/Commercial Building Permit Application
  • Governed by the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC — no Kalispell-specific roofing checklist or standalone fee schedule is published

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Building Permit Fee Schedule used for all building permits)City of Kalispell Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 09/04/2024 — Kalispell does not publish a separate flat re-roofing fee; roofing permits are assessed on the same valuation table as all other building permits
$23.50 minimum (valuation $1-$500) scaling to $6,444.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.25 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000
Work Commenced Without a PermitPer City of Kalispell Ordinance 1889 and Resolution 5703
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

    Final

    Roof covering, flashing, and penetrations complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • There is no dedicated roofing-permit fee table in Kalispell — re-roofing is billed like any other building permit, based on the project's dollar valuation.
  • Residential plan review has a published lead time of 2-3 weeks from complete submittal.

Frequently asked questions

Kalispell requires a roofing permit (reroof) for: Building permit required for roof replacement and structural roof work; Application submitted through the online e-Permit portal or via the Residential/Commercial Building Permit Application; Governed by the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC — no Kalispell-specific roofing checklist or standalone fee schedule is published. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730 before starting work.

No. Kalispell does not publish a distinct roofing fee schedule. Re-roofing permits are assessed using the standard Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective 09/04/2024) based on project valuation, the same table used for all other building permit work.

Kalispell's published plan-review target for a roofing permit (reroof) is 14–21 business days.

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

Kalispell requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (reroof), in order: 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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