Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Havre, Montana
VerifiedRequired for mechanical/HVAC work anywhere in Havre (city limits) and Hill County, including furnaces, gas piping, ventilation, and cooling equipment. Because Havre is NOT mechanically-certified, this permit is issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau (Helena) under the 2021 International Mechanical Code, not the city.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Accurate location and owner information required for permitting
- Type of Building (Multiple Family, Commercial/Public, Accessory Building, Public Building, Factory Building, Warehouse Building) and Type of Work (New, Addition/remodel, Alteration) must be indicated
- Project Value must be provided; permit fee is calculated from the state's valuation-based fee schedule
- Description of work checklist covers air handling units, furnaces with ducts, repair/alteration of heating or cooling systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration work, appliance venting, gas piping (any type), mechanical exhaust systems, evaporative coolers, and compressors
- Boiler work requires a separate Boiler Permit form, not the Mechanical Permit
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 104, MCA and ARM 24.301.172
Required documents
- Required
Application for Mechanical Permit
Montana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1, Rev. 06/2022); mailed with payment to Department of Labor and Industry / BCB / PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — Project value $0–$10,000 | $48 for the first $1,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Mechanical Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 06/2022), Fee Schedule |
| Mechanical Permit — Project value $10,001–$50,000 | $166 for the first $10,000, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Application for Mechanical Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 06/2022), Fee Schedule |
| Mechanical Permit — Project value $50,001 or more | $514 for the first $50,000, plus $6 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Application for Mechanical Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 06/2022), Fee Schedule |
Review timeline
~1–5 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Havre building department
Inspection process
Tips
- Mechanical 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.
- Example from the state's own application form: a $9,460 furnace project costs $48 (first $1,000) + 9 x $14 (nine additional $1,000 fractions up to $9,000) = $174.00 total.
- Boiler installations use a separate Boiler Permit form, not this Mechanical Permit application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to replace my furnace in Havre?
- Yes. Furnace replacement requires a state Mechanical Permit issued by the Montana Building Codes Bureau (not the city), since Havre is not mechanically-certified. The fee is calculated from project value: $48 for the first $1,000 plus $14 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $10,000.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- 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 — official building department
- Application for Mechanical Permit (PDF, BCP-1, Rev. 06/2022)
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Mechanical Permits
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Certified Local Government Building Code Jurisdictions list
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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