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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit in Missoula, Montana

Missoula has no separate EV-charger permit type or fee line; the City's own 'Electric Vehicles' page confirms EV charging equipment installation is billed and processed as a standard Residential Electrical Permit whenever a new electrical fixture/circuit is added (e.g., a new garage outlet or a Level 2 charger circuit). Plugging into an existing outlet requires no permit. Residents without off-street parking may instead use the City's Right-of-Way Encroachment Use Permit for a temporary Level 1/Level 2 charging cord across the right-of-way/sidewalk.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • An electrical permit IS required if any new electrical fixture or circuit is added to serve the EV charger (e.g., a new garage outlet or dedicated circuit for a Level 2 charger)
  • Plugging an EV charger into an existing, already-permitted outlet does NOT require a new permit
  • A Level 2 (240V) charger may require a panel/service upgrade, which itself requires an electrical permit under the 'change or upgrade service' fee category
  • Apply online through Accela Citizen Access, the same portal used for all electrical permits
  • Residents without off-street parking may instead apply for a Right-of-Way Encroachment Use Permit, limited to Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) charging cords crossing the right-of-way/sidewalk

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Fee schedule

Single-Family Dwelling — new addition to, remodel or interior rewire of existing (applies to new EV circuit/outlet)City of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule (Resolution 8887), Section D.1.c — same fee category the City's Electric Vehicles page directs EV circuit additions to; no distinct EV-charger line item exists
$110.00
Single-Family Dwelling — change or upgrade service (meter and/or breaker panel, if needed for a Level 2 charger)City of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule, Section D.1.d
$69.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewMissoula’s published plan-review target
2–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    New wiring/circuit inspected before wall cover, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit, disconnect, and connections verified per 2020 NEC

See the full Missoula inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • There is no Missoula-specific 'EV charger permit' — the City's own Electric Vehicles page states plainly that adding an outlet/circuit for EV charging requires a standard electrical permit, while plugging into an existing outlet does not.
  • If you lack off-street parking, ask about the City's Right-of-Way Encroachment Use Permit for a temporary charging cord across the sidewalk/right-of-way (Level 1/Level 2 only).
  • Contact the Permit & Business Licensing Coordinators (coordinators@ci.missoula.mt.us, (406) 552-6060) for help routing an EV charger application through the portal.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the installation adds a new electrical fixture or circuit (e.g., a new garage outlet or dedicated Level 2 circuit) — a standard electrical permit is required, per the City's Electric Vehicles page. Plugging into an existing outlet does not require a permit.

In Missoula, the published Single-Family Dwelling — new addition to, remodel or interior rewire of existing (applies to new EV circuit/outlet) is: $110.00. Additional published fees: Single-Family Dwelling — change or upgrade service (meter and/or breaker panel, if needed for a Level 2 charger) — $69.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Missoula's published plan-review target for an electric vehicle (ev) charger permit is 2–3 business days.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (Accela Citizen Access). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Missoula requires 2 inspection(s) for an electric vehicle (ev) charger permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Missoula Development Services — Building Division (Community Planning, Development & Innovation) ((406) 552-6630).

Apply through City of Missoula Development Services — Building Division (Community Planning, Development & Innovation) at 435 Ryman St., Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 552-6630, email: BLDG@ci.missoula.mt.us. Office hours: Permit/application questions: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, (406) 552-6060, coordinators@ci.missoula.mt.us. Building code questions: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, (406) 552-6630, BLDG@ci.missoula.mt.us. Inspection scheduling: (406) 552-6040 or text (888) 413-4439.. Official information: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3202/Building-Division.

Missoula, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective in Missoula September 1, 2022 per Missoula Municipal Code (MMC) 15.04.010; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — as amended by the State of Montana; effective September 1, 2022 per MMC 15.04.010; 2021 Wildland Urban Interface Code — statewide adoption by the Montana Building Codes Bureau, Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Local amendments apply — see the Missoula overview page for the full list.

Missoula offers a Right-of-Way Encroachment Use Permit allowing a temporary Level 1 or Level 2 charging cord to cross the sidewalk/right-of-way for residents without off-street parking.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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 Missoula building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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