Residential Re-Roof Permit in Missoula, Montana
VerifiedRequired for residential or commercial roofing replacement or re-cover within Missoula city limits. A flat permit fee applies rather than valuation-based calculation.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Apply online through Accela Citizen Access
- Permit required for roofing replacement or re-cover on residential or commercial structures
- Work must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC roofing provisions as amended by the State of Montana
Required documents
- Required
Building Permit Application (Accela Citizen Access) — Re-Roof
Submitted online; project described as a re-roof/re-cover
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-roof permit flat fee | $281.00 | City of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule (Resolution 8887), Section A.3 — up from $150.00 in FY25, listed as '100% cost recovery rate' |
Review timeline
~2–3 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Missoula building department
Inspection process
- 1
Dry-In
After tear-off and underlayment installation; verifies correct underlayment, ice dam membrane, and drip edge installation
- 2
Final
Verifies correct roofing material installation, penetration flashing, and roof-to-wall junctures
Tips
- The FY26 residential re-roof flat fee ($281.00) nearly doubled from the FY25 fee ($150.00) per the City's own fee-comparison schedule.
- Two inspections are typical: a dry-in inspection after tear-off/underlayment, and a final inspection after roofing material and flashing are complete.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a re-roof permit cost in Missoula?
- $281.00 flat fee for FY26 (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026), per the City of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 8887.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- City of Missoula Development Services — Building Division (Community Planning, Development & Innovation) — official building department
- FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule PDF (Resolution 8887)
- FAQs — Building Permit | City of Missoula
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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