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Miscellaneous Building Permit (Fence, Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb Cut) in Havre, Montana

Required within Havre city limits for fences, driveways, sidewalks, and curb cuts. Issued by the City of Havre Public Works Department.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Covers Type of Work categories: Fence, Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb Cut
  • Class of Work: New, Addition, Remodel, or Repair
  • Required setbacks (front, side x2, rear) must be provided; property line on the road side is dictated by road right-of-way — applicants must verify required setbacks with City of Havre Public Works BEFORE any work in front yards or front & side yards on corner lots
  • Application checklist requires: Misc. Building Permit Application, Site Plan, Setback Requirements confirmation, and Code Requirements confirmation (setback/code information available from City of Havre Public Works)

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Fee schedule

Filing fee
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Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Havre building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Corner-lot applicants must verify required setbacks with Public Works before starting work on front or side yards — the road-side property line follows the road right-of-way, not necessarily the visible curb or pavement edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. Fences, driveways, sidewalks, and curb cuts require a Misc. Building Permit from the City of Havre Public Works Department, including a site plan and setback confirmation.

    Plan review for a miscellaneous building permit (fence, driveway, sidewalk, curb cut) in Havre typically runs 1–3 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: Misc. Building Permit Application; Site Plan. 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.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

    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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