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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Bozeman, Montana

Installation of a Level 1 or Level 2 electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) at a Bozeman property is processed as a standard Electrical Permit through the City's Community Development, Building Division — no distinct EV-charger-specific permit type, dedicated EV guidance page, or separate fee line item was found published by the City. The fee is valuation-based under Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5) (Table C), the same mechanism used for any other electrical work.

Reviewed 2026-08-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submitted as an Electrical Permit application through the Building Division's standard process
  • Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the electrical code adopted by the City of Bozeman/State of Montana
  • Contractor valuation of the project used to determine the fee under Table C, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation
  • No EV-charger-specific application form, checklist, or fee category was found published separately from the general Electrical Permit

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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) — no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line item exists. Show full citationBozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5), as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023) — no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line item exists. FY27 Building Fee Schedule Table C (effective August 1st, 2026, now published on the City's Building Checklists, Forms, and Guides page; rates unchanged from FY26): $26.75 base fee up to $500 valuation; $26.75 + $3.05 per additional $100 to $2,000; $69.25 + $14 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $391.75 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $643.75 + $7 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; higher tiers continue to $5,608.75 + $3.15 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.
Determined based on contractor valuation of the project, 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 / Final Electrical

    Circuit wiring, breaker sizing, grounding, and EVSE connection verified

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

Tips

  • Bozeman does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE permit fee or guidance page — expect the same valuation-based Electrical Permit fee (Table C) used for any other electrical circuit work.
  • The current Table C dollar figures are published in the FY27 Building Fee Schedule PDF (effective August 1st, 2026), linked from the City's Building Checklists, Forms, and Guides page.

Frequently asked questions

Bozeman requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Submitted as an Electrical Permit application through the Building Division's standard process; Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the electrical code adopted by the City of Bozeman/State of Montana; Contractor valuation of the project used to determine the fee under Table C, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation; No EV-charger-specific application form, checklist, or fee category was found published separately from the general Electrical Permit. 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, 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 ev charger / evse 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: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bozeman requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Rough-In / Final Electrical. 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.

No. EV charger/EVSE installation is processed as a standard Electrical Permit under Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5). No distinct EV-charger fee category or dedicated permitting page is published by the City.

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