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Belgrade building permits
VerifiedBelgrade, Montana — as published 2026-07-03.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction, ADU, Addition, Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, detached and attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), additions, and remodels within Belgrade city limits. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC and City of Belgrade Design Criteria. Applications submitted online via the Cityworks portal.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or occupancy change of a building or structure, or installation/alteration/repair of electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems regulated by City of Belgrade adopted codes
- Exempt: residential accessory buildings less than 200 square feet
- Plans drawn to 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale, fully dimensioned, clear and legible; minimum page size 24x36 (remodels may be 11x17; digital preferred)
- Complete building plans required — no deferred plans or documents accepted; incomplete submittals are returned to the applicant at prescreen
- Checklist must be completed by the project's Montana-licensed design professional of record (or the applicant if no design professional is required)
- Plans must comply with City of Belgrade Design Criteria: 46 psf ground snow load, 41 psf roof snow load, 115 mph wind speed, 36in/48in frost depth (one-story/two-story), Seismic Design Category D0 (residential)
- Site-specific Geotechnical Analysis required at permit application; Final Observation Report required prior to footing inspection
- Townhouse projects with more than 4 attached units require plans prepared, signed, and sealed by a Montana-licensed architect
- ADU submittals require a Water Fixture Count in addition to standard residential plan requirements
- Building Envelope Energy Compliance required: REScheck analysis (signed) or prescriptive-method compliance shown on plans
- Occupancy granted only after final inspection is completed and Air Test (blower door) results and Energy Sticker are submitted to the inspector
- Application submitted online via the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredChecklist Submittal for Single Family Dwelling, Detached Dwelling Units (ADU), Accessory Structures; Townhome/Duplex/Attached ADUCity of Belgrade residential plan-submittal checklist covering cover sheet, site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, structural building section, framing plans, mechanical/electrical information, and additional documents (REScheck, structural calcs, truss keys, water fixture count for ADUs)
- OptionalStatement of Special InspectionsCompleted by the design engineer (or architect/applicant if no engineer) where applicable
- OptionalPlanning & Zoning Letter(s) of ApprovalWhere applicable — e.g., Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development (PUD), NCOA/COA, Flood Plain approval
- RequiredCityworks Online ApplicationSubmitted via cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login; see Online Portal User Guide (belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1511)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Review | Valuation x 0.0024 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-14, effective July 1, 2025), BUILDING CODE table |
| Building Permit | Valuation x 0.0076 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table |
| Addressing Fee | $35 per address/unit number | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Permit Fees table |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Belgrade, governed by the 2020 NEC. Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for electrical permitting, issued directly by the City of Belgrade Building Department (not the state).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installation, change, or repair of any hard-wired electrical system
- Governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted by City of Belgrade
- Separate fee schedule applies for commercial (by project cost), single-family residential (by amperage), residential rewire, change of service, accessory buildings, modular/mobile homes/RVs, multi-family, irrigation/livestock wells, and alternate energy source add-ons
- Multi-family buildings over 12 units require a commercial electrical permit
- Apply through the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Cityworks Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Electrical Permit — $0-$1,000 project cost | $45 up to $500, plus 6% of the balance of the project cost | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Commercial Electrical Permit — $1,001-$10,000 project cost | $75 up to $1,000, plus 2% of the balance of the project cost | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Commercial Electrical Permit — $10,001-$50,000 project cost | $255 up to $10,000, plus 0.5% of the balance of the project cost | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Commercial Electrical Permit — $50,001 or more project cost | $455 up to $50,000, plus 0.3% of the balance of the project cost | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — up to 200 AMP service | $200 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 201 to 400 AMP service | $380 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 401 to 600 AMP service | $600 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 601 AMP service and up | $800 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits with change of service and/or interior panel | $120 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits (no panel board or change of service) | $100 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipment | $70 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 1 additional circuit or piece of equipment | $45 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base & interior/exterior main disconnect | $45 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Residential Change of Service — disconnect with feeder and distribution panel board | $75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Private Property Accessory Building (barn, garage, etc.) — up to 200 AMP panel | $80 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Private Property Accessory Building — 201 to 300 AMP panel | $150 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Private Property Accessory Building — 300 or more AMP panel | $250 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — with basement/addition wired at same time | $120 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on privately owned property | $80 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on rental space in licensed court with existing service | $40 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Multi-Family Dwellings — up to 200 AMP service (per building, up to 12 units) | $180, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table; over 12 units requires a commercial electrical permit |
| Multi-Family Dwellings — 201 to 400 AMP service | $380, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Multi-Family Dwellings — 401 to 600 AMP service | $580, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Multi-Family Dwellings — 601 AMP service and up | $780, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Multi-Family Dwellings — rewire/remodel only | $100 per unit | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Livestock Wells, Residential Irrigation Wells | $50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Alternate Energy Source (solar, wind, etc.) add-on | $65, added to the base fee above | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Permit Renewal (expired permit) | $60 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
| Requested Inspection | $60 for the first hour, $30 per hour after | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Belgrade, governed by the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for plumbing permitting, issued directly by the City of Belgrade Building Department.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system, fixture, water heater, gas piping, or sewer/water service line
- Governed by the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as adopted by City of Belgrade — not the International Plumbing Code
- Apply through the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Cityworks Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (bath tub, lavatory, shower, urinal, water closet, kitchen sink, service sink, wash/laundry tray, car wash sump, ice machine, glass fill station, aspirator, coffee maker, drinking fountain, dental chair, floor drain, area drain, indirect waste, grease trap, bar sink, floor/mop sink, sump drain/lift station, glass washer, X-ray tank) | $10 each | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Gray Water System | $60 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Repair of drainage or vent pipe | $30 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Alteration or repair of water pipe | $30 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each connection to water system | $20 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each connection to wastewater system | $20 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each new water heater | $25 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each storm drain/drainage system | $30 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each lawn sprinkler or fire protection connection | $30 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each industrial water pre-treatment equipment | $30 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Each hosebib or vacuum breaker | $6 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
| Single Family residential gas line | $48 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permits table |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Belgrade, governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for mechanical permitting.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, relocation, or alteration of mechanical systems (furnaces, ductwork, exhaust fans, gas lines, etc.)
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as adopted by City of Belgrade
- Fee is tiered by the cost of the mechanical system being installed
- Apply through the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Cityworks Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — $0 to $10,000 cost of mechanical system | $48 up to $1,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permits table |
| Mechanical Permit — $10,001 to $50,000 cost of mechanical system | $166 up to $10,000, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permits table |
| Mechanical Permit — $50,001 or more cost of mechanical system | $514 up to $50,000, plus $6 for each additional $1,000 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permits table |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Belgrade. Requires both a Building Permit (structural/CAD review per the City's Solar Checklist) and an Electrical Permit with the Alternate Energy Source add-on. Governed by 2020 NEC, 2021 IBC, and 2021 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- CAD submittal must include plaques, equipment elevation drawings, neutral pass-thru, NG (Neutral-Ground) bond, production meter, disconnect, and separate PDF pages per component, per the City of Belgrade Solar Checklist
- Applicable codes: Electrical work under 2020 NEC; Building under 2021 IBC; Residential under 2021 IRC
- Engineering submittal must include a structural engineer stamp, engineering calculations, a one-line diagram, and a wet stamp
- Fire setback requirements: eaves 3 feet on one side; ridges 1.5 feet; hips 1.5 feet; valleys 1.5 feet
- Electrical Permit must include the $65 Alternate Energy Source add-on on top of the applicable base electrical fee
Required documents
- RequiredSolar ChecklistCity of Belgrade Solar Plan Submittal Requirements — CAD requirements and engineering requirements checklist
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Cityworks Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit (valuation-based, project cost used as valuation) | Valuation x 0.0076, plus Plan Review at Valuation x 0.0024 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table; no dedicated solar-specific building fee line exists |
| Alternate Energy Source add-on (Electrical Permit) | $65, added to the applicable base electrical fee (e.g., a private accessory building or residential rewire fee category) | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table |
Land Use Permit (Fence, Deck, Patio, Shed, Accessory Structure)
VerifiedFences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, and other vertical accessory structures in Belgrade are reviewed under a Land Use Permit (LUP) — a Planning/Zoning-issued permit distinct from the Building Permit — to confirm allowable use, height, and setback compliance. Larger residential/accessory or multi-family/commercial projects use the Standard or Major LUP tiers, which include a Site Plan Review.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- LUP Minor covers (but is not limited to) fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, and other vertical accessory structures — confirms allowable use, height, and that the structure is not within a required setback
- LUP Standard applies to residential and accessory structures defined by zoning that require permitting beyond the Minor tier
- LUP Major (includes Site Plan Review) applies to multi-family, non-residential, institutional, and industrial projects
- A Pre-Application LUP is required per the Zoning Code before submitting a Land Use Permit; a Pre-Application Site Plan Review is required before a Major LUP submittal
- Structures built before obtaining a required LUP are charged double the base Land Use Permit fee ('Land Use Permit After the Fact')
- A Land Use Permit Revisit fee applies if a second (or additional) site visit is required after initial submittal
- A Land Use Permit Modification fee applies to changes the Planning Director deems not to require a full new submittal
Required documents
- RequiredLand Use Permit ApplicationCity of Belgrade Planning & Zoning Land Use Permit application (Minor/Standard/Major tier per project scope)
- OptionalSite PlanRequired for Major LUP (includes Site Plan Review) and recommended showing setbacks/dimensions for Minor/Standard LUP
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Application Land Use Permit (LUP) | No fee listed (fee cell shows "-") | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit (LUP) Minor — fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, other vertical accessory structures | $150 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit (LUP) Standard — residential and accessory structures requiring zoning permitting | The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $5,000 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Pre-Application Site Plan Review | $300 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit (LUP) Major (includes Site Plan Review) — multi-family, non-residential, institutional, industrial | The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $25,000 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit After the Fact | Double the base Land Use Permit fee | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit Revisit | $200 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
| Land Use Permit Modification | $100 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a building or structure within Belgrade city limits, per the City's Building Permit framework (demolition is one of the work types explicitly requiring a permit).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for demolition of a building or structure, per the City's building-permit-required work types ('construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure')
- Apply through the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Cityworks Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demo Permit | $25 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table (Plan Review Fees section) |
Commercial Building Permit & Fire Plan Review
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, additions, and alterations in Belgrade, reviewed against the 2021 IBC and City of Belgrade Design Criteria, plus a separate Fire Plan Review fee schedule for fire protection, alarm, and suppression systems. Fire inspections within city limits are now handled directly by the City's Building Department per a recent state rule change.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial building permit required for new construction, additions, alterations, and occupancy changes, reviewed against the 2021 IBC
- Plans must comply with City of Belgrade Design Criteria: 46 psf ground snow load, 41 psf roof snow load, 115 mph wind speed, 36in/48in frost depth, Seismic Design Category D (commercial, determined per IBC Sections 1613.2.1-1613.2.5)
- Site-specific Geotechnical Analysis required at permit application; Final Observation Report required prior to footing inspection
- Fire Protection/Alarm/Sprinkler/Hood-Suppression systems require a separate Fire Plan Review submittal and fee, tiered by system type, sprinkler head count, or square footage
- Documentation of state inspection results required for elevators and boilers
- Provide a final set of building plans reflecting any changes made during construction, prior to final inspection
- Apply through the Cityworks Portal (cityworks.belgrademt.gov/publicaccess/login)
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial/Multi-Family ChecklistCity of Belgrade commercial and multi-family plan-submittal checklist
- OptionalFire Plan Review SubmittalRequired for projects with fire sprinkler, alarm, hood/Ansul, or dry-chemical suppression systems
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation x 0.0076 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table |
| Plan Review | Valuation x 0.0024 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table |
| Fire Protection & Fire Alarm Review — Base | $125 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Fire Protection Only Review — Base | $575 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Add Sprinkler Heads (up to 100 heads) | $818.75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Add Sprinkler Heads (101-200 heads) | $962.50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Add Sprinkler Heads (201-300 heads) | $1,375 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Add Sprinkler Heads (301-500 heads) | $1,100, plus $31.25 per additional 50 heads | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Plan Review Service Fees table |
| Add additional sprinkler heads beyond 500 (top tier) | $63.75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule; source HTML literally labels this tier 'Add 01+ Sprinkler Heads' (likely a truncated '501+') — reported verbatim as published, not corrected |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System — Base Fee | $125 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (up to 2,500 SF) | $462.50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (2,501-7,500 SF) | $575 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (7,501-10,000 SF) | $962.50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (10,001-25,000 SF) | $1,375 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (25,001-50,000 SF) | $1,625 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (50,001-100,000 SF) | $1,812.50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (100,001-200,000 SF) | $2,062.50 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (200,001-400,000 SF) | $1,500 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Fire Detection & Alarm System (over 400,001 SF) | $0.19 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule; source table shows only "$0.19" with no explicit per-SF unit label on this row, unlike the flat-dollar tiers above — reported verbatim as published |
| Add Dry Chemical suppression review | $518.75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Add Hood System Review | $518.75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| Add Ansul System Review | $518.75 | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Fire Detection and Alarm System table |
| General Fire Code Review | $143.75 per hour (one-hour minimum if done by a PE) | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Fire Plan Review Services table |
| Fire Department Access review | $206.25 per hour (one-hour minimum if done by a PE) | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Fire Plan Review Services table |
| Building, Plumbing, Mechanical & Energy Code review | $143.75 per hour (one-hour minimum if done by a PE) | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Fire Plan Review Services table |
| Structural Engineering Plan Review | $206.25 per hour (one-hour minimum if done by a PE) | City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Fire Plan Review Services table |
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