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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) — Havre, Montana · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source: https://www.ci.havre.mt.us/public-works
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Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel) in Havre, Montana
Required for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, repairs, and alterations within Havre city limits. Issued by the City of Havre Public Works Department under its DLI-certified local Building program (2021 IBC/IRC editions). Paper application submitted at City Hall.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Required for New, Addition, Remodel, Repair, or Alteration classes of work per the Building Permit Application
- Application must include lot/block/subdivision or tax ID, property owner and contractor contact information, description of work, type of structure, and valuation of work
- Building setbacks (front, side x2, rear) and building dimensions (length, width, height) must be provided
- Fillable and paper versions of the application may be downloaded, completed, and submitted in person at City Hall for approval
- Applications must be reviewed and signed by the Public Works Department and paid for at City Hall prior to issuance
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $1–$500City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Building Permit Fees Schedule table
$23.50
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $501–$2,000City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Total Valuation & Fee table
$23.50 for first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $2,001–$25,000City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Total Valuation & Fee table
$69.25 for first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $25,001–$50,000City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Total Valuation & Fee table
$391.75 for first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $50,001–$100,000City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Total Valuation & Fee table
$643.75 for first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
Building Permit Fee — Valuation $100,001–$500,000City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Total Valuation & Fee table
$993.75 for first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
Plan Review FeeCity of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Permit Fees & Plan Review Fees table — mirrors the state's IBC Table 109.2 methodology of 35% of the building permit fee
35% of the Building Permit Fee (e.g., $136.94 plan review on a $25,000 valuation with a $391.25 permit fee; $230.21 on a $52,000 valuation with a $657.75 permit fee)
Inspections outside normal business hoursCity of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Other Inspections & Fees table
$75.00/hour (minimum charge two hours)
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicatedCity of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Other Inspections & Fees table
$75.00/hour (minimum charge one half hour)
Additional Plan Review (required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans)City of Havre Fee Schedule (effective 3/25/2026), Other Inspections & Fees table
$75.00/hour (minimum charge one half hour)
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Havre building department
~10–15 business days
Inspection process
Tips
- Fee amounts are set by City Council resolution under Havre City Code 4-1-14, not fixed permanently in the code text — always confirm current amounts against the posted Fee Schedule at City Hall or ci.havre.mt.us/public-works.
- The application form is reviewed by Public Works before a Plan Review Fee and Permit Fee are calculated and charged — both must be paid before the permit is issued.
- Havre's certified Building program only covers structural/building work — separate state permits are required for any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical scope in the same project (see those permit types).
Frequently asked questions
Havre requires a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel) for: Required for New, Addition, Remodel, Repair, or Alteration classes of work per the Building Permit Application; Application must include lot/block/subdivision or tax ID, property owner and contractor contact information, description of work, type of structure, and valuation of work; Building setbacks (front, side x2, rear) and building dimensions (length, width, height) must be provided; Fillable and paper versions of the application may be downloaded, completed, and submitted in person at City Hall for approval; Applications must be reviewed and signed by the Public Works Department and paid for at City Hall prior to issuance. 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.
Fees are valuation-based per the City of Havre Fee Schedule: for example, a $25,000 valuation project costs $391.25 in building permit fee plus a $136.94 plan review fee (35% of the permit fee), for $528.19 total. See the full Total Valuation & Fee table on the city's posted Fee Schedule.
Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction / addition / remodel) in Havre typically runs 10–15 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: Building Permit Application. 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 City of Havre Public Works Department issues building permits for property within Havre city limits under its own DLI-certified local Building program (2021 IBC/IRC editions). Applications are submitted in person at City Hall, 520 4th Street.
Sources & verification
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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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