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Residential Re-Roof Permit in Missoula, Montana

Required 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

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Fee schedule

Residential Re-roof permit flat feeCity of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule (Resolution 8887), Section A.3 — up from $150.00 in FY25, listed as '100% cost recovery rate'
$281.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Missoula building department
~2–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Dry-In

    After tear-off and underlayment installation; verifies correct underlayment, ice dam membrane, and drip edge installation

  2. 2

    Final

    Verifies correct roofing material installation, penetration flashing, and roof-to-wall junctures

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

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

Missoula requires a residential re-roof permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Missoula Development Services — Building Division (Community Planning, Development & Innovation) at (406) 552-6630 before starting work.

$281.00 flat fee for FY26 (effective January 1 – December 31, 2026), per the City of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule, Resolution 8887.

Plan review for a residential re-roof permit in Missoula typically runs 2–3 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Missoula Development Services — Building Division (Community Planning, Development & Innovation) at (406) 552-6630.

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

Missoula requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential re-roof permit, in order: Dry-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.

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

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