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Residential Building Permit (New Construction, ADU, Addition, Remodel) in Belgrade, Montana

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Plan ReviewCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-14, effective July 1, 2025), BUILDING CODE table
Valuation x 0.0024
Building PermitCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, BUILDING CODE table
Valuation x 0.0076
Addressing FeeCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Other Permit Fees table
$35 per address/unit number

Review timeline

Plan reviewBelgrade’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Construction, ADU, Addition, Remodel) permit actually take in Belgrade?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Concrete (Footings, Foundation Walls, Damp Proofing, Slabs, CMU)

    Before concrete pour — footings, foundation walls, damp proofing, structural slabs, structural CMU

  2. 2

    Building (Shear Walls, Rough Framing, Roof Dry-In, Insulation, Sheet Rock Screws)

    Structural framing, shear walls, roof dry-in, insulation, and sheet rock screw pattern

  3. 3

    Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Rough-In

    Underground/building waste/vent/water piping; temporary meter pole and building electrical rough-in; ductwork, exhaust fans, building gas lines, and gas meter bar

  4. 4

    Final (Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical)

    All systems complete; Air Test (blower door) results and Energy Sticker submitted before occupancy is granted

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

Tips

  • Inspections must be scheduled by phone (406-388-3560) or email (mjohnson@belgrademt.gov) only, by 3:00 PM for next-day service; inspectors will not pre-schedule future inspections.
  • Photographs are not accepted in lieu of a re-inspection for failed-inspection corrections.
  • ADUs (detached or attached, e.g. townhome/duplex-attached) are processed through this same Residential Building Permit checklist — there is no separate ADU permit type or fee line on the Master Fee Schedule.
  • Belgrade's Design Criteria are notably more stringent than Billings' (46 psf ground snow load vs. 30 psf; 115 mph wind vs. 110 mph; Seismic D0 vs. A) — do not assume Billings' design parameters apply.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or occupancy change of a building, or for electrical/gas/mechanical/plumbing system work regulated by City of Belgrade adopted codes. Residential accessory buildings less than 200 square feet are exempt. Source: City of Belgrade Building FAQ.

In Belgrade, the published Plan Review is: Valuation x 0.0024. Additional published fees: Building Permit — Valuation x 0.0076; Addressing Fee — $35 per address/unit number. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Belgrade's published plan-review target for a residential building permit (new construction, adu, addition, remodel) is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Checklist Submittal for Single Family Dwelling, Detached Dwelling Units (ADU), Accessory Structures; Townhome/Duplex/Attached ADU; Cityworks Online Application. Depending on your project, Belgrade may also ask for: Statement of Special Inspections; Planning & Zoning Letter(s) of Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Belgrade requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction, adu, addition, remodel), in order: Concrete (Footings, Foundation Walls, Damp Proofing, Slabs, CMU), Building (Shear Walls, Rough Framing, Roof Dry-In, Insulation, Sheet Rock Screws), Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Rough-In, Final (Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical). 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.

As of 8/8/2022, the City of Belgrade has adopted the 2021 versions of the IRC, IBC, IMC, IFGC, IEBC, UPC, IECC, and ISPSC; the 2017 edition of the Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; and the 2020 NEC. Source: City of Belgrade Building FAQ (QID=135).

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