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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Havre, Montana

Havre has no dedicated EV charger or EVSE permit and no distinct fee line item for electric vehicle charging equipment. Because Havre is NOT electrically-certified, EV charger circuit work is issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau (Helena), not the city, under the 2020 NEC -- the same state form used for all other electrical work in Havre. The state's Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 11/25) has no dedicated EV/EVSE line item -- its 'Alternative Energy' option only covers Solar/Wind/Hydro generation, not vehicle-charging loads. A single EV charger circuit added to an existing home instead falls under line H, '1 additional circuit or piece of equipment' ($45), the same category used for a hot tub or A/C circuit.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit issued by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau (Helena), not the City of Havre, per Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604 MCA and ARM 24.301.431
  • No EV/EVSE-specific line item exists on the state's Residential or Commercial Electrical Permit application -- do NOT select 'Alternative Energy Source,' which is scoped to Solar/Wind/Hydro generation systems, not EV charging
  • A single charger circuit added to an existing single-family home falls under line H, '1 additional circuit or piece of equipment'
  • New-construction wiring for a charger circuit is included in the applicable new-dwelling amperage-tier fee
  • Larger, multi-unit, or commercial charger installations use the Commercial Electrical Permit's valuation-based tiers

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Fee schedule

Single-family interior/exterior wire or rewire -- 1 additional circuit or piece of equipment (applies to a single EV charger circuit added to an existing home)Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit, line H (Rev. 11/25) -- same category used for a hot tub or A/C circuit; no dedicated EV/EVSE line item exists
$45
Commercial Electrical Permit -- valuation-based (for larger/commercial charger installs)Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Commercial Electrical Permit (Rev 6/24)
$45 for the 1st $500 plus 6% of balance ($0-$1,000); $75 for the 1st $1,000 plus 2% of balance ($1,001-$10,000); $255 for the 1st $10,000 plus 0.5% of balance ($10,001-$50,000); $455 for the 1st $50,000 plus 0.3% of balance ($50,001+)

Review timeline

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Havre has no EV-specific permit or fee -- since the city is not electrically certified, any charger install is a STATE electrical permit through the Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not the City.
    • A single charger circuit added to an existing home is priced the same as adding a hot tub or A/C circuit ($45 flat) -- do not select 'Alternative Energy Source,' which is for Solar/Wind/Hydro generation only.
    • Mail applications and payment to PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or apply online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb.

    Frequently asked questions

    Havre requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Electrical permit issued by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau (Helena), not the City of Havre, per Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604 MCA and ARM 24.301.431; No EV/EVSE-specific line item exists on the state's Residential or Commercial Electrical Permit application -- do NOT select 'Alternative Energy Source,' which is scoped to Solar/Wind/Hydro generation systems, not EV charging; A single charger circuit added to an existing single-family home falls under line H, '1 additional circuit or piece of equipment'; New-construction wiring for a charger circuit is included in the applicable new-dwelling amperage-tier fee; Larger, multi-unit, or commercial charger installations use the Commercial Electrical Permit's valuation-based tiers. 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.

    In Havre, the published Single-family interior/exterior wire or rewire -- 1 additional circuit or piece of equipment (applies to a single EV charger circuit added to an existing home) is: $45. Additional published fees: Commercial Electrical Permit -- valuation-based (for larger/commercial charger installs) — $45 for the 1st $500 plus 6% of balance ($0-$1,000); $75 for the 1st $1,000 plus 2% of balance ($1,001-$10,000); $255 for the 1st $10,000 plus 0.5% of balance ($10,001-$50,000); $455 for the 1st $50,000 plus 0.3% of balance ($50,001+). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Havre does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact 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 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Application for Residential Electrical Permit (or Commercial Electrical Permit for larger projects). 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. There is no EV/EVSE-specific permit; a single charger circuit added to an existing home is billed under the state's '1 additional circuit or piece of equipment' line ($45).

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

    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 Havre building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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