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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Missoula, Montana

Required for rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installations on residential properties within Missoula city limits. An electrical permit is mandatory for all solar systems, billed at the same flat 'Solar Installation permit' fee. Apply through Accela Citizen Access, describing the project as a rooftop or ground-mount solar installation.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for all solar systems — apply online through the Citizen Access Portal
  • Describe the project in the application as a 'rooftop solar installation' or 'ground mount solar installation'
  • Solar work is classified as a change or service upgrade for permitting purposes
  • Solar Application Requirements and Inspection Procedures document (2025 version, referencing the 2021 IRC) governs submittal and inspection standards

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Fee schedule

Solar Installation permit flat feeCity of Missoula FY26 Building-MEP Fee Schedule (Resolution 8887), Section A.2 — up from $96.00 in FY25
$100.00

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

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

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

Tips

  • An electrical permit is mandatory for all solar systems in Missoula — there is no separate 'building-only' solar permit path.
  • Use the exact phrase 'rooftop solar installation' or 'ground mount solar installation' in the Accela project description field to route the application correctly.
  • Contact the Building Division (BLDG@ci.missoula.mt.us) for non-solar clean energy system requirements, which are handled case by case.

Frequently asked questions

An electrical permit is required for all solar installations. Apply online through Accela Citizen Access and describe the project as a rooftop or ground-mount solar installation. The flat fee is $100.00 for FY26 per the City of Missoula Building-MEP Fee Schedule.

In Missoula, the published Solar Installation permit flat fee is: $100.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar photovoltaic (pv) 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: Electrical/Building Permit Application (Accela Citizen Access). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Missoula requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, 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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