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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — Alternative Energy Source in Havre, Montana

Residential solar PV installations in Havre require a state-issued Residential Electrical Permit with the Alternative Energy Source add-on, since Havre is not electrically-certified. Also requires a City of Havre Building Permit for the structural/mounting component of the installation.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical connection requires a Residential Electrical Permit (issued by the state Building Codes Bureau) with the Alternative Energy Source box checked
  • Must specify alternative energy type: Solar, Wind, or Hydro
  • If solar, must select system type: Micro Inverter/AC Module System or PV String System
  • A City of Havre Building Permit is required for the structural/roof-mounting or ground-mounting component of the installation, per the general Building Permit Application process

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Fee schedule

Alternative Energy Source add-on fee (solar, wind, or hydro)Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22), Fee Schedule
$65, added to the base electrical work fee selected on the Residential Electrical Permit application (e.g., $45 for a single additional circuit, or the applicable panel/service fee)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Havre building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Solar in Havre involves two separate permits: a state Residential Electrical Permit (Alternative Energy Source add-on, $65 plus base electrical fee) and a City of Havre Building Permit for the mounting structure.
    • Confirm with the City of Havre Public Works Department whether your specific installation (roof-mount vs. ground-mount) requires additional zoning or setback review before applying.

    Frequently asked questions

    You need a state Residential Electrical Permit with the $65 Alternative Energy Source add-on fee (issued by the Montana Building Codes Bureau, since Havre is not electrically-certified) plus a City of Havre Building Permit for the structural mounting, issued by Public Works.

    In Havre, the published Alternative Energy Source add-on fee (solar, wind, or hydro) is: $65, added to the base electrical work fee selected on the Residential Electrical Permit application (e.g., $45 for a single additional circuit, or the applicable panel/service fee). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Plan review for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit — alternative energy source in Havre typically runs 3–10 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 (with Alternative Energy Source section completed); City of Havre 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.

    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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