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Bozeman building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Bozeman, Montana.

Verified 2026-08-21 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
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.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Residential Single Family Homes, Townhomes, or Duplexes of 3 stories or less do NOT go through the CO/Occupancy process — instead request a standard final inspection via the Inspection Request Form (Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing)
  • Step 1: All Final Building and Fire Inspections must be scheduled and approved via the Inspection Request Form before occupancy can be requested (Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Tenant Improvement)

  1. 1

    Fire Suppression/Alarm Plan Approval

    Where fire suppression or alarm systems are part of the permit, plans must be submitted, reviewed, and approved/issued before the framing inspection

  2. 2

    Footing/Foundation

    Requires a Final Observation (geotechnical) Report submitted prior to this inspection

  3. 3

    Framing

    Structural framing inspection before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved, city-stamped plans; required before a Certificate of Occupancy can be requested

Applies to: Residential New Construction Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Requires a Final Observation (geotechnical) Report submitted prior to this inspection

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing inspection before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation Installation Self-Certification Form may apply

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved, city-stamped plans; required before occupancy

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing

  1. 1

    Final Building and Fire Inspections

    Scheduled via the Inspection Request Form; occupancy is contingent on ALL final inspections being conducted and approved

  2. 2

    Department Onsite Reviews

    Each applicable city department (varies by building type/scope) conducts an onsite review and either approves or issues a corrections list

  3. 3

    Water Backflow and Sprinkler Backflow Test

    Required for all projects needing a Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Framing

    Same inspection sequence as new residential construction

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection prior to occupancy

Applies to: Electric Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring inspection before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical inspection before use/occupancy

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit (Submitted with Building Permit)

  1. 1

    Fire Suppression/Alarm Plan Approval

    Must be submitted, reviewed, and approved/issued by the City before the associated building permit's framing inspection can occur

  2. 2

    Water Backflow and Sprinkler Backflow Test

    Required for projects that also require a Certificate of Occupancy, prior to occupancy sign-off

Applies to: Mechanical Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Ductwork and equipment installation inspection before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, venting and combustion air verified

Applies to: Plumbing Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Pipe and fixture rough-in inspection before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Final plumbing inspection

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    Required if structural work is part of the addition/remodel scope

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar Electric Permit (PV)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit and wiring inspection before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical and structural mounting inspection

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Re-Roof Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential New Construction PermitReinspection Fee · Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(6)(a), as amended by Ordinance 2143
Based on extra time expended multiplied by the building inspector's total hourly rate; minimum 2 hours

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-21.

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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.

Bozeman building permits

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