Demolition Permit in Livingston, Montana
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building within Livingston city limits. Uses the same Building Permit Application form as new construction, with 'Demolition' as a distinct work-type checkbox alongside Residential, Commercial, Sign, and Well.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building Permit Application must be completed with the 'Demolition' box checked, including project cost, site address, legal description, and property owner information
- Application must be signed; unsigned applications are not accepted
- Reviewed and approved by the appropriate City departments prior to permit issuance, per the standard Building Permit Application process
- No separate, dedicated demolition-specific checklist, bond requirement, or fee line distinct from the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee was found published by the City of Livingston (unlike Billings, which publishes a distinct Demolition Permit Requirements/Checklist with an explicit $10,000 site bond)
Required documents
- Required
Building Permit Application (Demolition)
City of Livingston Building Department Permit Application, with the Demolition work-type box checked
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum ($1.00-$500.00 valuation), scaling per the City of Livingston Fee Schedule Building Fees table | City of Livingston Fee Schedule (Resolution 5181, approved 2/03/2026); no separate demolition fee line or bond amount was found published by the City |
Review timeline
1–10 business days
Livingston’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Site verified as cleared/restored per approved demolition permit
Tips
- Livingston's Building Permit Application form itself lists 'Demolition' as one of five work-type checkboxes (Residential, Commercial, Sign, Well, Demolition) — there is no separate demolition-only application form.
- Unlike Billings (which requires a $10,000 site bond filed with the City Clerk for demolition), no published bond requirement for demolition was found on the City of Livingston's site; contact the Building Department at (406) 222-0083 to confirm current bonding/insurance requirements before applying.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a demolition permit in Livingston?
- Use the standard City of Livingston Building Permit Application and check the 'Demolition' work-type box. The fee is calculated from the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule used for new construction.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Livingston Building & Planning Department (Building Division) — city-certified for Building and Swimming Pool permits only; Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical/HVAC permits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau — official building department
- Building Permit Application (PDF) | City of Livingston
- City Fee Schedule (PDF, approved 2/03/2026) | City of Livingston
- Building Department | City of Livingston
- MCA 50-60-106(2)(c) — 10-working-day permit/disapproval requirement for certified jurisdictions
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 Livingston building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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