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Solar Electric Permit (PV) in Bozeman, Montana

Required for installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Bozeman. A dedicated Solar Submittal Checklist is published, and the state-adopted energy code includes solar-ready provisions.

Verified 2026-08-21 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Stand-alone 'Solar Electric Permit (PV)' application type
  • Solar Submittal Checklist (PDF) must be satisfied
  • 2021 IECC Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) is adopted as part of Montana's statewide energy code
  • Solar & Sign permits: no need to bring plans/documents into the city office for stamping, but a representative must still physically come in for permit issuance

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Fee schedule

Solar Electric Permit FeeSolar PV work is valuation-based electrical work under FY27 Building Fee Schedule Table C (effective August 1st, 2026): $26.75 base fee up to $500 valuation, then tiered (e.g., $69.25 + $14 per additional $1,000 from $2,001 to $25,000 valuation)
Assessed per the Building Division's current fee schedule (valuation-based per Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5), Table C, as electrical work)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Bozeman building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit and wiring inspection before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical and structural mounting inspection

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

Tips

  • Solar permits follow the same 'no plans required in-office, but representative must appear for issuance' rule as Sign permits.
  • Montana's statewide energy code (2021 IECC) includes Appendix RB, Solar Ready Provisions, which may affect new-construction wiring/conduit stub-out requirements even on non-solar projects.

Frequently asked questions

Bozeman requires a solar electric permit (pv) for: Stand-alone 'Solar Electric Permit (PV)' application type; Solar Submittal Checklist (PDF) must be satisfied; 2021 IECC Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) is adopted as part of Montana's statewide energy code; Solar & Sign permits: no need to bring plans/documents into the city office for stamping, but a representative must still physically come in for permit issuance. 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 Solar Electric Permit Fee is: Assessed per the Building Division's current fee schedule (valuation-based per Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5), Table C, as electrical work). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar electric permit (pv) in Bozeman typically runs 3–10 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: Solar Submittal Checklist (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bozeman requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar electric permit (pv), in order: Rough Electrical, 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.

Complete the Solar Submittal Checklist (PDF) published on the Building Permit Checklists, Forms, and Guides page and apply for the stand-alone 'Solar Electric Permit (PV)' through the ProjectDox portal.

Sources & verification

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