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Residential New Construction Permit in Bozeman, Montana

Required for construction of new single-family, two-family, or townhome dwellings in Bozeman. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC via the ProjectDox electronic plan review portal.

Verified 2026-08-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies to construction of NEW single-family, two-family, or townhome dwellings
  • Submit through ProjectDox (electronic plan review) after creating a permit application via the online portal
  • 2021 Residential Checklist must be satisfied before submittal is accepted at pre-screen
  • Site-specific geotechnical (soils) analysis required at permit application; Final Observation Report required prior to footing inspection
  • Landscape & Irrigation Self-Certification Form required for new construction (per Ordinance 2155 / Resolution 5586, effective for projects not through prescreen by June 14, 2024)
  • Storm Water Permit required (applied for separately)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (formula-based)
Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020, as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023). Show full citationBozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020, as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023). The current dollar-figure Table A/B/C/D/E values are published in the FY27 Building Fee Schedule PDF (effective August 1st, 2026) on the City's Building Checklists, Forms, and Guides page. Per that schedule, New Square Footage Permit Fee = Gross Area x (Table A square-foot construction cost, ICC Building Valuation Data February 2026) x 80% Cost Modifier (Table B) x .0084 (Bozeman Multiplier); Plan Review Fee (Table D) = 65% of Permit Fees for both IBC and IRC building plan review.
(Administrative Charges/Employee/Hour + Inspector's Hourly Pay Rate) x Table A factor (amount of inspection time per sq ft, by construction type and fire rating) x Building Square Footage
Plan Review Fee (formula-based)Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020, as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023)
(Administrative Charges/Employee/Hour + Plans Examiner Hourly Pay Rate) x Table B factor (amount of plan review time per sq ft, by construction type and fire rating) x Building Square Footage
Construction valuation basis
FY27 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) - Effective August 1st, 2026, read directly from the City's Building Checklists, Forms, and Guides page (bozemanmt.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16211/639192024317570000); Show full citationFY27 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) - Effective August 1st, 2026, read directly from the City's Building Checklists, Forms, and Guides page (bozemanmt.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/16211/639192024317570000); Resolution 5287 (April 2021) adopted the ICC valuation methodology. The FY27 schedule's Table B confirms the three-year escalation scale: FY25 60%, FY26 70%, FY27 80% (shell-only 48%/56%/64%). The City states 'Updated fees will apply to any projects that pass prescreen after the effective date of the fee schedule.' Governing authorities: Resolution 5287 (April 2021, ICC methodology), Ordinance 2143 (August 2023, BMC 10.02.020), Resolution 5517 (September 2023).
ICC Building Valuation Data, February 2026 edition, with a Cost Modifier of 80% applied to new-square-footage fees (increased from FY26's 70%, per the three-year escalation scale; shell-only buildings 64%) and a 'Bozeman Multiplier' of .0084 (Building fund annual budget / prior-year permitted valuation, increased from FY26's .0051)
Reinspection FeeBozeman 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
Work commenced without a permitBozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(B)(4)
Additional fee not to exceed twice the permit fee amount

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Bozeman building department
~10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  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

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

Tips

  • One Structure = One Permit — a detached garage or other detached structure on the same lot needs its own separate permit.
  • Applications are created and processed through the ProjectDox Portal; review the applicable checklist BEFORE creating the application.
  • A representative must still physically visit the Professional Building office (20 East Olive St.) for permit issuance even though no paper plans need to be brought in for stamping.
  • Every permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if suspended/abandoned for 180 days; extensions up to 180 days each may be granted in writing for justifiable cause.
  • Plans Examiner appointments (30 minutes) are bookable via Vagaro for general code or permitting guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Bozeman requires a residential new construction permit for: Applies to construction of NEW single-family, two-family, or townhome dwellings; Submit through ProjectDox (electronic plan review) after creating a permit application via the online portal; 2021 Residential Checklist must be satisfied before submittal is accepted at pre-screen; Site-specific geotechnical (soils) analysis required at permit application; Final Observation Report required prior to footing inspection; Landscape & Irrigation Self-Certification Form required for new construction (per Ordinance 2155 / Resolution 5586, effective for projects not through prescreen by June 14, 2024); Storm Water Permit required (applied for separately). 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 Building Permit Fee (formula-based) is: (Administrative Charges/Employee/Hour + Inspector's Hourly Pay Rate) x Table A factor (amount of inspection time per sq ft, by construction type and fire rating) x Building Square Footage. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee (formula-based) — (Administrative Charges/Employee/Hour + Plans Examiner Hourly Pay Rate) x Table B factor (amount of plan review time per sq ft, by construction type and fire rating) x Building Square Footage; Construction valuation basis — ICC Building Valuation Data, February 2026 edition, with a Cost Modifier of 80% applied to new-square-footage fees (increased from FY26's 70%, per the three-year escalation scale; shell-only buildings 64%) and a 'Bozeman Multiplier' of .0084 (Building fund annual budget / prior-year permitted valuation, increased from FY26's .0051); Reinspection Fee — Based on extra time expended multiplied by the building inspector's total hourly rate; minimum 2 hours; Work commenced without a permit — Additional fee not to exceed twice the permit fee amount. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential new construction permit in Bozeman typically runs 10–15 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: 2021 Residential Checklist (PDF); Landscape & Irrigation Self-Certification Form (PDF); Water Service Fixture Count (PDF); Sump Drain Policy acknowledgment (PDF); Site Drainage Self Certification Form (PDF); Truss/Structural Calculations; Preliminary Soil Analysis. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bozeman requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential new construction permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Insulation, 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.

The 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted statewide by Montana (ARM 24.301.154), enforced locally by the City of Bozeman's certified Building Division. Montana plans to move to the 2024 ICC code family statewide in mid-2026; check the Adopted Codes page for the effective date before submitting.

The City of Bozeman, because it is a certified local government building code enforcement jurisdiction under MCA 50-60-302, confirmed on the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's own certified-jurisdiction list. Only areas of Montana without a certified local program (including unincorporated Gallatin County) are permitted directly by the state Building Codes Bureau in Helena.

Sources & verification

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