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Ronan building permits
VerifiedRonan, Montana — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Montana has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Building Codes Bureau, amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Cities, counties, and towns may become 'certified' to locally administer permitting and inspection for all or part of the code; non-certified trades in a partially-certified jurisdiction fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified City, County and Town Programs (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits).Ronan is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B) ONLY within city limits; certified building official on file with DLI: Dan Miller, (406) 676-4231. Verified directly against the DLI Building Codes Bureau's 'Montana Certified Local Government Program' roster PDF, updated 04/22/2026 (fetched and read directly, not via a mirror): 'Ronan | B | Dan Miller | 676-4231 | City Limits'. Source: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdfThe City of Ronan's own published Building Department forms reference the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), specifically Section 105.2 (IBC) / R105.2 (IRC) 'Work exempt from permit' provisions — a locally-adopted 2012-cycle edition, not the 2021-cycle state-adopted edition used by non-certified/directly-state-administered jurisdictions. Source: City of Ronan Building Department page, '2012 IBC Exempt' and 'Work Exempt From Permits 2012 IRC' PDFs (cityofronan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2012-IBC-Exempt.pdf and .../Work-Exempt-From-Permits-2012-IRC2.pdf).Per the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's Current Codes page (statewide effective date June 11, 2022, governing state-administered permits and setting the baseline amendment framework under ARM Title 24 Chapter 301): 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 ISPSC, 2021 UPC, 2020 NEC, 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility. Ronan's own published exemption-list forms cite the 2012 IBC/IRC by name rather than the current 2021-cycle editions; this discrepancy is reported as found rather than assumed away — the City's posted permit-exemption documents have not been confirmed updated to the current statewide cycle as of this review. Source: bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration / Repair)
VerifiedRequired for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or change of occupancy of a building or structure within Ronan city limits. Issued by the City of Ronan under its DLI-certified local Building (B) program, reviewed by Building Official Dan Miller against the City's referenced 2012 IBC/IRC provisions using a single generic Application for Building Permit form.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Complete the Application for Building Permit (City of Ronan): owner(s) of property, physical address, legal description, subdivision/block/lot, builder and contact number, use and occupancy of building or structure, brief description of project, and estimated cost of project
- Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure must first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit
- Permit fee calculated from the City's valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet (adopted March 3, 2020) using the applicant's stated total project valuation
- Applicant must round the total valuation to the nearest hundred and use the applicable highlighted fee bracket on the worksheet
- If total project valuation is unverifiable, valuation will be determined according to the latest ICC 'Building Valuation Data' as published for Montana
- Work exempt from permit per the City's posted 2012 IBC/IRC exemption lists does not require an application (see localAmendments for the exemption thresholds)
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building PermitCity of Ronan single generic building permit application form covering new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, moving, demolition, and occupancy changes
- RequiredBuilding Permit Fee Schedule WorksheetCity of Ronan valuation-based fee calculation worksheet (adopted March 3, 2020) used to compute the permit fee from stated project valuation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1 to $1,999 | $35.00 for up to $1,999 | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet, adopted March 3, 2020 (per ordinance 2004-05) |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,000 to $24,999 | $50.00 for the first $2,000, plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $25,000 to $49,999 | $400.00 for the first $25,000, plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $50,000 to $99,999 | $650.00 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,000 to $499,999 | $1,000.00 for the first $100,000, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $500,000 to $999,999 | $3,250.00 for the first $500,000, plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,000 and up | $5,650.00 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet |
| Plan Review Fee — total project valuations over $5,000 | 20% of the calculated building permit fee | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet; also charged as an investigation fee whenever work is commenced prior to a permit being issued |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolishing a building or structure within Ronan city limits, using the same generic Application for Building Permit form used for all other building work, since the City does not publish a separate demolition-specific application.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Any owner or authorized agent who intends to demolish a building or structure must first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit, per the City's Application for Building Permit form language
- Complete the standard Application for Building Permit: owner, physical address, legal description, brief description of the demolition scope of work, and estimated cost/value of the project
- Permit fee calculated from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet used for new construction
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building Permit (Demolition)Same generic City of Ronan building permit application form, describing the demolition scope of work in the project-description field
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum (valuation $1,999 or less), scaling per the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet, adopted March 3, 2020. No separate demolition-specific fee or bond amount (comparable to Billings' $10,000 demolition bond) was found published by the City of Ronan after reviewing the Building Department page, the Application for Building Permit, and the Fee Schedule Worksheet — this is reported as a genuine small-town publication gap, not an inferred or invented figure. Applicants should confirm bonding/insurance requirements directly with the Building Department at (406) 676-4231. |
Accessory Structure / Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for detached accessory structures (sheds, garages) and decks within Ronan city limits that exceed the City's posted 2012 IBC/IRC permit-exemption thresholds, using the standard Application for Building Permit.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- A detached one-story accessory structure (tool/storage shed, playhouse) exceeding 120 sq ft (per the City's posted 2012 IBC exemption list) or 200 sq ft (per the City's posted 2012 IRC exemption list, applicable to one- and two-family dwelling accessory structures) requires a Building Permit
- A deck exceeding 200 sq ft in area, OR more than 30 inches above grade at any point, OR attached to a dwelling, OR serving a required exit door (per IRC Section R311.4) requires a Building Permit — decks meeting ALL FOUR exemption criteria (200 sq ft or less, 30 inches or less above grade, not attached to a dwelling, not serving a required exit) do not require a permit
- Complete the standard Application for Building Permit with a description of the accessory structure/deck scope of work and estimated cost
- Permit fee calculated from the City's valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Building Permit (Accessory Structure/Deck)Same generic City of Ronan building permit application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $35.00 minimum (valuation $1,999 or less), scaling per the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet, adopted March 3, 2020 |
Fence Permit
VerifiedFences within Ronan city limits are exempt from a Building Permit up to 7 feet in height per the City's posted 2012 IBC/IRC exemption lists; fences exceeding 7 feet require a Building Permit using the standard application.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high do not require a building permit, per both the City's posted 2012 IBC and 2012 IRC exemption lists
- Fences exceeding 7 feet in height require a Building Permit via the standard Application for Building Permit
- No zoning-permit-specific fence threshold or setback provision distinct from the Building-code height exemption was found published on the City's Building Department or Planning & Zoning pages as of this review
Required documents
- OptionalApplication for Building Permit (Fence, over 7 feet)Same generic City of Ronan building permit application form, required only for fences exceeding the 7-foot exemption threshold
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction; applies only to fences over 7 feet) | $35.00 minimum (valuation $1,999 or less), scaling per the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet | City of Ronan Building Permit Fee Schedule Worksheet, adopted March 3, 2020. No dedicated fence-specific fee line was found; the general valuation-based schedule applies. |
Electrical Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedBecause Ronan is DLI-certified for Building only, electrical work anywhere within Ronan city limits requires a Residential (or Commercial) Electrical Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Ronan, under the 2020 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Application must be signed and dated by the licensed electrical contractor's person in charge, or filed as a homeowner permit for owner-performed work
- Payment must be submitted with the application; incomplete applications are returned unprocessed
- Property address, GEOCODE/parcel/lot/block, owner information, and power company must be provided
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604, MCA and ARM 24.301.431
- Confirmed as the applicable process for Ronan because the DLI roster lists Ronan as 'B' only (no 'E' code), meaning the City itself does not administer electrical permitting
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Residential Electrical PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form; mailed with payment to Building Codes Program, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — up to 200-amp service (includes meter base and attached garages if wired at the same time) | $200 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) — same statewide fee schedule applied to all non-electrically-certified Montana jurisdictions, including Ronan; cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT and Conrad, MT in this same dataset |
| Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — 201 to 400-amp service | $380 | Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) |
| Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base & interior/exterior main disconnect only | $45 | Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) |
Plumbing Permit (State-Issued, incl. Water Heater)
VerifiedBecause Ronan is DLI-certified for Building only, plumbing work anywhere within Ronan city limits — including water heater installation/replacement — requires a Plumbing Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Ronan, under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Application must be signed by the Master Plumber and include the Master Plumber License Number, or filed as a homeowner permit for owner-performed work where allowed
- Property address, county, and whether the job is inside city limits must be indicated
- Type of Building and Type of Work must be indicated; sewer service type (public/septic) and potable water source must be indicated
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 505, MCA and ARM 24.301.301 / 24.301.361
- Confirmed as the applicable process for Ronan because the DLI roster lists Ronan as 'B' only (no 'P' code), meaning the City itself does not administer plumbing permitting
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plumbing PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1); mailed with payment to Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Each NEW water heater (or replacement) | $25 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) statewide Fee Schedule — same schedule applied to all non-plumbing-certified jurisdictions, including Ronan; cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT and Conrad, MT in this same dataset |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap | $10 per fixture/trap | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) statewide Fee Schedule |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedBecause Ronan is DLI-certified for Building only, mechanical/HVAC work anywhere within Ronan city limits requires a Mechanical Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Ronan, under the 2021 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Project Value must be provided; permit fee is calculated from the state's valuation-based fee schedule
- Type of Building and Type of Work must be indicated
- 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
- Confirmed as the applicable process for Ronan because the DLI roster lists Ronan as 'B' only (no 'M' code), meaning the City itself does not administer mechanical permitting
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Mechanical PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1); mailed with payment to Building Codes Bureau, 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) statewide Fee Schedule — same schedule applied to all non-mechanically-certified jurisdictions, including Ronan; cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT and Conrad, MT in this same dataset |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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 Ronan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.