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Electrical Permit — Belgrade, Montana · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source: https://www.belgrademt.gov/490/Master-Fee-Schedule
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Electrical Permit in Belgrade, Montana
Required 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
When you need this permit
- 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)
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Fee schedule
Commercial Electrical Permit — $0-$1,000 project costCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$45 up to $500, plus 6% of the balance of the project cost
Commercial Electrical Permit — $1,001-$10,000 project costCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$75 up to $1,000, plus 2% of the balance of the project cost
Commercial Electrical Permit — $10,001-$50,000 project costCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$255 up to $10,000, plus 0.5% of the balance of the project cost
Commercial Electrical Permit — $50,001 or more project costCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$455 up to $50,000, plus 0.3% of the balance of the project cost
Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — up to 200 AMP serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$200
Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 201 to 400 AMP serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$380
Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 401 to 600 AMP serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$600
Single Family Residential Electrical Permit — 601 AMP service and upCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$800
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits with change of service and/or interior panelCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$120
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits (no panel board or change of service)City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$100
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipmentCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$70
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 1 additional circuit or piece of equipmentCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$45
Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base & interior/exterior main disconnectCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$45
Residential Change of Service — disconnect with feeder and distribution panel boardCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$75
Private Property Accessory Building (barn, garage, etc.) — up to 200 AMP panelCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$80
Private Property Accessory Building — 201 to 300 AMP panelCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$150
Private Property Accessory Building — 300 or more AMP panelCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$250
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — with basement/addition wired at same timeCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$120
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on privately owned propertyCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$80
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on rental space in licensed court with existing serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$40
Multi-Family Dwellings — up to 200 AMP service (per building, up to 12 units)City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table; over 12 units requires a commercial electrical permit
$180, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units
Multi-Family Dwellings — 201 to 400 AMP serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$380, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units
Multi-Family Dwellings — 401 to 600 AMP serviceCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$580, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units
Multi-Family Dwellings — 601 AMP service and upCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$780, plus $60 per unit up to 12 units
Multi-Family Dwellings — rewire/remodel onlyCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$100 per unit
Livestock Wells, Residential Irrigation WellsCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$50
Alternate Energy Source (solar, wind, etc.) add-onCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$65, added to the base fee above
Permit Renewal (expired permit)City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$60
Requested InspectionCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table
$60 for the first hour, $30 per hour after
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In (Temporary Meter Pole, Building Rough-In, Early Permanent Service)
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Electrical Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC
See the full Belgrade inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for electrical permitting — permits are issued by the City of Belgrade Building Department, not the state, within city limits.
- Fees for a new single-family dwelling scale by amperage: $200 for up to 200 amp service, up to $800 for 601+ amp service.
- Multi-family fee is a base amount by amperage plus $60 per unit for up to 12 units; buildings over 12 units use the commercial fee schedule.
- Alternate Energy Source (e.g., solar) always adds a flat $65 on top of whichever base electrical fee category applies.
Frequently asked questions
Belgrade requires an electrical permit for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Belgrade Building Department at (406) 388-3564 before starting work.
For a new single-family dwelling with up to 200 amp service, the fee is $200. Fees scale up to $800 for 601-amp service and above. Source: City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Electrical Permits table.
Belgrade does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Belgrade Building Department at (406) 388-3564 for current turnaround.
You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Belgrade requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In (Temporary Meter Pole, Building Rough-In, Early Permanent Service), Electrical Final. Schedule each through City of Belgrade Building Department ((406) 388-3564).
Apply through City of Belgrade Building Department at 91 East Central Avenue, Belgrade, MT 59714. Phone: (406) 388-3564, email: mjohnson@belgrademt.gov. Office hours: Community & Economic Development public counter, 91 E. Central Ave., Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Permits and Licensing Division: 406-388-3560). Building Department general line: 406-388-3760. Chief Building Official Lucas Sobeck: 406-388-3564.. Official information: https://www.belgrademt.gov/166/Building.
Belgrade, Montana has adopted: Montana has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Building Codes Bureau, amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Cities, counties, and towns may become 'certified' to locally administer permitting and inspection for all or part of the code (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, swimming pool, etc.); non-certified areas/trades fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified Local Government Program list (bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf) and Current Codes page (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes).; Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B), Plumbing (P), Electrical (E), Mechanical (M), and Swimming Pool (SP) within Belgrade city limits — the full certification set (matching Billings), not a partial split. Certified building official on file with DLI: Lucas Sobeck, (406) 388-3560/388-3564. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Montana Certified Local Government Program list (PDF, updated 04/22/2026), bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf; City of Belgrade has adopted (as of 8/8/2022, per the City's Building FAQ) the 2021 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); the 2017 ICC A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of Belgrade Building FAQ, 'What building code year has the City of Belgrade most recently adopted?' (belgrademt.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=135); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — applies to single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings; effective statewide per ARM 24.301.154. Source: City of Belgrade Adopted Codes (PDF), belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1228/Adopted-Codes; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.146; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.172; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.173; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.161. Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) adopted for commercial; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per ARM 24.301.401; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (IAPMO) — per ARM 24.301.301 (Montana uses the Uniform Plumbing Code, not the International Plumbing Code); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.171; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.175; Belgrade is DLI-certified for swimming pool (SP) permitting; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — commercial; per ARM Subchapter 24.301.9; 2012 International Fire Code — per ARM Rule 23.12.601 (state fire code edition; City of Belgrade Building Department coordinates with the Belgrade Fire Department, and per the City's Inspections page, fire inspections within Belgrade city limits are now handled directly through the City's Building Department due to a recent state rule change); IRC Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) — adopted statewide per ARM; Design Live Loading, Snow Load, Frost Depth, Wind Speed, Weathering, and Seismic Design Category are set out in the City of Belgrade Design Criteria document (see localAmendments) — these are notably more stringent than nearby Billings, reflecting Belgrade's local site conditions; Source: City of Belgrade Adopted Codes (PDF), https://www.belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1228/Adopted-Codes; City of Belgrade Design Criteria (PDF), https://www.belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1016/Design-Criteria. Local amendments apply — see the Belgrade overview page for the full list.
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