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Residential Electrical Permit — Havre, Montana · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/permit-applications/electrical-permits/
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Residential Electrical Permit in Havre, Montana
Required for residential electrical work anywhere in Havre (city limits) and Hill County. Because Havre is NOT electrically-certified, this permit is issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau (Helena) — not the city — under the 2020 NEC. Covers new single-family service, rewiring, change of service, accessory buildings, modular/mobile homes, and alternative energy (solar) add-ons.
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When you need this permit
- Application must be signed and dated by the licensed electrical contractor's person in charge; homeowner-specific application also available (Application for Homeowner Electrical Permit)
- Payment must be submitted with the application; incomplete applications are returned unprocessed
- Property address, GEOCODE/parcel/lot/block, owner information, and power company must be provided
- Alternative Energy Source (solar/wind/hydro) projects require an additional $65 fee added to the base fee and must specify system type (Micro Inverter/AC Module System or PV String System for solar)
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604, MCA and ARM 24.301.431
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Fee schedule
Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — up to 200-amp service (includes meter base and attached garages if wired at the same time)Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option A
$200
Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — 201 to 400-amp serviceApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option B
$380
Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — 401 to 600-amp serviceApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option C
$600
Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — 601-amp service and upApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option D
$800
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits & change of service and/or interior panel boardApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option E
$200
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 4+ circuits (no panel board or change of service)Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option F
$100
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipmentApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option G
$70
Single Family Interior/Exterior Wire or Rewire — 1 additional circuit or piece of equipmentApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option H
$45
Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base & interior/exterior main disconnect onlyApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option I
$45
Residential Change of Service — disconnect w/ feeder & distribution panelboard replacementApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option J
$75
Private Property Accessory Building (Garage, Barn, etc.) — up to 200-amp panelApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option K
$80
Private Property Accessory Building — 201 to 300-amp panelApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option L
$150
Private Property Accessory Building — 301-amp panel and upApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option M
$250
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — with basement/addition (wired at same time)Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option N
$120
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on privately owned propertyApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option O
$80
Modular Home, Mobile Home, or RV — located on space in licensed court with existing serviceApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option P
$40
Alternative Energy Source add-on (solar, wind, or hydro)Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) — required in addition to base fee for any alternative energy project
$65 additional fee added to the selected base work type
Construction Service (Provisional Power)Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option Z
$60 (provisional power is included at no extra charge with fee options A through Y)
Permit renewal (expiration no more than 30 days)Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option BB
$60
Request inspection, per hourApplication for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), fee option CC
$60 (additional $30 for each 30 minutes or fraction thereof in excess of one hour, plus travel time)
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Havre building department
~1–5 business days
Inspection process
Tips
- Electrical permits in Havre are issued by the STATE Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not the city — mail applications and payment to PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or apply online at ebiz.mt.gov.
- Solar PV installations must add the $65 Alternative Energy Source fee on top of whatever base electrical work fee applies (e.g., a new panel or service change), and must specify Micro Inverter/AC Module System or PV String System.
- Applications must be signed by the licensed electrical contractor's person in charge for contractor work; a separate Application for Homeowner Electrical Permit exists for owner-performed work.
Frequently asked questions
Havre requires a residential electrical permit for: Application must be signed and dated by the licensed electrical contractor's person in charge; homeowner-specific application also available (Application for Homeowner Electrical Permit); Payment must be submitted with the application; incomplete applications are returned unprocessed; Property address, GEOCODE/parcel/lot/block, owner information, and power company must be provided; Alternative Energy Source (solar/wind/hydro) projects require an additional $65 fee added to the base fee and must specify system type (Micro Inverter/AC Module System or PV String System for solar); Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604, MCA and ARM 24.301.431. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Havre Public Works Department (Building Division) — city-certified for Building permits only; Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau at (406) 265-4941 before starting work.
For a single-family dwelling with up to 200-amp service (including meter base and attached garage wired at the same time), the state fee is $200. Fees scale up to $800 for 601-amp service and above. See the Application for Residential Electrical Permit fee table for all categories.
Plan review for a residential electrical permit in Havre typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Havre Public Works Department (Building Division) — city-certified for Building permits only; Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau at (406) 265-4941.
You'll need: Application for Residential Electrical Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Apply through City of Havre Public Works Department (Building Division) — city-certified for Building permits only; Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau at 520 4th Street, PO Box 231, Havre, MT 59501. Phone: (406) 265-4941, email: PWinfo@ci.havre.mt.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.ci.havre.mt.us/public-works.
Havre, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by the City of Havre by reference of the code adopted by the Building Codes Bureau, Montana Department of Labor & Industry (Havre City Code 4-1-1; Ord. 852, 2-21-2006; Ord. 846, 2-18-2003); statewide effective date June 11, 2022; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — statewide edition referenced by Havre's Roofing Permit checklist (citing 2021 IRC Sections 905.2.1, 905.1.2, R806); statewide effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — statewide edition referenced by Havre's Roofing Permit checklist (citing 2021 IECC Section C504); statewide effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — statewide edition per Montana Building Codes Bureau Current Codes page; statewide effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — statewide edition, state-administered permit (Havre is not Mechanical-certified); effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide edition; effective June 11, 2022; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — statewide edition, state-administered permit (Havre is not Plumbing-certified); effective June 11, 2022; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide edition per Montana Building Codes Bureau Current Codes page, state-administered permit (Havre is not Electrical-certified); effective June 11, 2022; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide edition; effective June 11, 2022; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard — statewide edition per Montana Building Codes Bureau Current Codes page. Local amendments apply — see the Havre overview page for the full list.
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau issues electrical permits for Havre — the city is not certified for electrical inspections. Apply by mail to PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or online at ebiz.mt.gov, under the 2020 NEC.
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