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Electric Only Permit in Bozeman, Montana

A stand-alone permit type for electrical work in Bozeman not otherwise part of a larger building permit. Reviewed under the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted statewide by Montana (ARM 24.301.401) and enforced by Bozeman as a certified jurisdiction.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Stand-alone 'Electric Only Permit' application type available for electrical work not bundled into a building permit
  • Governed by the 2020 NEC per ARM 24.301.401
  • Bozeman's Building Division is certified by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau specifically for Electrical (E) inspection/enforcement
  • Subcontractors must have an active City of Bozeman business license before a permit can be issued to them

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based)Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5), as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023) — specific current Table C dollar figures are published in the FY26 Building Fee Schedule PDF, which could not be independently retrieved this review
Determined based on contractor valuation of the project, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation, applied against Table C

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Bozeman building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring inspection before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical inspection before use/occupancy

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

Tips

  • Bozeman is certified by the state for electrical inspection/enforcement (listed as 'E' on the Montana DLI certified-jurisdiction list) — permits are issued and inspected by the city, not the state.
  • All permits must be pulled before any inspections can take place, including subcontractor permits.
  • Subcontractors can email building@bozemanmt.gov with the application number, company name, and active business license information to have their permit issued electronically.

Frequently asked questions

Bozeman requires an electric only permit for: Stand-alone 'Electric Only Permit' application type available for electrical work not bundled into a building permit; Governed by the 2020 NEC per ARM 24.301.401; Bozeman's Building Division is certified by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau specifically for Electrical (E) inspection/enforcement; Subcontractors must have an active City of Bozeman business license before a permit can be issued to them. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1 before starting work.

In Bozeman, the published Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Determined based on contractor valuation of the project, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation, applied against Table C. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electric only permit in Bozeman typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1.

You'll need: Electric Only Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bozeman requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric only permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division ((406) 582-2375 ext. 1).

Apply through City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at 20 East Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Professional Building front counter); mailing/administration at 121 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone: (406) 582-2375 ext. 1, email: building@bozemanmt.gov. Office hours: Professional Building front counter (20 East Olive St.): Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm; Tue, Thu 9am-1pm. Plans Examiner appointments (commercial or residential) bookable via Vagaro, 30-minute slots daily.. Official information: https://www.bozemanmt.gov/departments/community-development/building.

Bozeman, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — State of Montana adopted code, ARM 24.301.154 (chapters 11-14 and 16-43 deleted by ARM amendment); Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) adopted; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — State of Montana adopted code, ARM 24.301.146; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — ARM 24.301.172; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — ARM 24.301.173; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — ARM 24.301.161; Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) adopted; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — ARM 24.301.401; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO) — ARM 24.301.301; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — ARM 24.301.171 (commercial); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — ARM 24.301.175 (commercial); 2021 International Fire Code — ARM 23.12.601, Admin Order 2023-04; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — ARM Subchapter 24.301.9 (commercial); NOTE: Montana plans to adopt the 2024 ICC family of codes statewide in mid-2026; the City of Bozeman's Building Division states designs must comply with the code cycle in effect at time of permit application submission and will publish updates when the new cycle takes effect.. Local amendments apply — see the Bozeman overview page for the full list.

Yes. Bozeman offers a stand-alone 'Electric Only Permit' application type for electrical work not part of a larger building project, submitted through the ProjectDox portal.

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 Bozeman building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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