Polson building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Polson, Montana.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-8214
Email: bp@cityofpolson.com
Office hours: City Hall main line (406) 883-8200, fax (406) 883-8238. Building Official: Lynda Benson, (406) 883-8216. Community Development Director: Rob Edington, (406) 883-8213. Applications may be submitted by mail (City of Polson, 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860) or by email to bp@cityofpolson.com. The City also directs applicants to apply online at GovWell.com.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Zoning Conformance & Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)

1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, per department inspection sheet requirements
2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans before walls are closed
3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans; a Certificate of Compliance and Occupancy is issued only after the department inspection sheet is submitted and signed off by each required department

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In
EVSE circuit wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Charger installed, circuit labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork, gas piping, and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
2
Final
All fixtures connected, water heater and venting verified, no leaks

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final
Final electrical/building inspection preceding sign-off

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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Polson building permits

Polson building permits Zoning Conformance & Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)Electrical Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Plumbing Permit Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit

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