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Accessory Structure Permit (Deck, Storage Shed, Garage) in Conrad, Montana

Required for decks, storage sheds, and garages within Conrad city limits, per the City's Building Permits page which explicitly lists these among the project types requiring a permit, using the same combined Zoning and Building Permit Application.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • The City's Building Permits page states permits are required for construction 'including but not limited to: decks, sidewalks, siding/roof replacements, additions, storage sheds, garages, homes, and fences'
  • Class of Work box 'New' or 'Addition' checked on the Zoning and Building Permit Application, with a full description of work
  • Plot Plan required showing the accessory structure's location, setback dimensions, and relationship to existing structures/utilities
  • Factory-built accessory structures/appurtenances (landings, stairs, decks, covered porches) bearing a Montana Building Codes Division insignia are subject to local government zoning, utility connections, building permit, and subsequent inspections per City Code 4-1-6

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Fee schedule

Building/Zoning permit feeNot published as a fixed table; set by city council resolution per City Code 4-1-7.
Not published — contact the department

Review timeline

Plan reviewConrad’s published plan-review target
Up to 60 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Required before concrete pour for deck posts or garage foundations, per City Code 4-1-4.A

  2. 2

    Frame

    Structural framing per City Code 4-1-4.E

  3. 3

    Final

    Final inspection per City Code 4-1-4.H

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

Tips

  • The City's Building Permits page lists decks, storage sheds, and garages by name as requiring a permit — no exemption threshold (e.g., a minimum square footage below which a shed needs no permit) was found published for Conrad, unlike Billings' 200-square-foot shed exemption. Confirm with the Building Inspector whether any exemption applies to a specific small structure.
  • No dedicated Deck or Garage Submittal Workbook (like Billings publishes) was found on the City of Conrad site — use the standard Zoning and Building Permit Application plus Plot Plan.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Conrad's Building Permits page explicitly lists decks, storage sheds, and garages among project types requiring a permit, submitted via the standard Zoning and Building Permit Application plus a Plot Plan.

Conrad's published plan-review target for an accessory structure permit (deck, storage shed, garage) is Up to 60 business days.

You'll need: Zoning and Building Permit Application (New/Addition); Plot Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Conrad requires 3 inspection(s) for an accessory structure permit (deck, storage shed, garage), in order: Footing, Frame, Final. Schedule each through City of Conrad Building & Zoning Department — Building Official Keith Thaut; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical/HVAC permits within Conrad city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. ((406) 271-5821).

Apply through City of Conrad Building & Zoning Department — Building Official Keith Thaut; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical/HVAC permits within Conrad city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at 413 South Main Street, Conrad, MT 59425-2337. Phone: (406) 271-5821, email: office@cityofconrad.com. Office hours: City Hall: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Building Inspector Keith Thaut should be called directly at (406) 271-5821 before construction begins so inspections can be scheduled; approval times from the Building Inspector may vary. Building & Zoning general line (406) 271-3623, fax (406) 271-5602..

Conrad, Montana has adopted: Montana has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Building Codes Bureau, amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Cities, counties, and towns may become 'certified' to locally administer permitting and inspection for all or part of the code; non-certified trades in a partially-certified jurisdiction fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified City, County and Town Programs (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits).; Conrad is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B) ONLY within city limits; certified building official on file with DLI: Keith Thaut, (406) 271-5821. Verified directly against the DLI Building Codes Bureau's 'Montana Certified Local Government Program' roster PDF, updated 04/22/2026: 'Conrad | B | Keith Thaut | 271-5821 | City Limits'. Source: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf; City of Conrad Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 1 (Building Codes and Regulations), Section 4-1-1 (Adoption of Codes), last amended by Ordinance 425 (8-9-2022): adopts 'the state building code' referenced in Mont. Code Ann. Section 50-60-203 (2021), consisting of: (1) International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition, as described in and amended by ARM 24.301.131; (2) International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 Edition, as described in and amended by ARM 24.301.154; (3) International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021 Edition, as amended by ARM 24.301.161; (4) International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 Edition, as described in and amended by ARM 24.301.171. Source: City of Conrad Municipal Code 4-1-1, https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/conradmt/latest/conrad_mt/0-0-0-728 (also verified via the City's own Building Permit Packet PDF); The City's Building Permit Packet 'Validity of Permit/Disclaimer' form (signed by every applicant) additionally names the International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Piping Code, ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standards, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code as codes/standards referenced for construction in Conrad — consistent with the statewide code set enforced by the DLI even though Conrad itself is not separately certified in the Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical trades. Source: City of Conrad Building Permit Packet PDF (Validity of Permit/Disclaimer page), https://www.cityofconrad.com/_files/ugd/984806_971dc8cb30b84475b0f2cd026eed99df.pdf; Per the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's Current Codes page (statewide effective date June 11, 2022): 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 ISPSC, 2021 UPC, 2020 NEC, 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility. Conrad's own municipal code (Title 4-1-1) names the same 2021 IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC editions without authoring independently amended code text, consistent with a small B-only-certified jurisdiction enforcing the state-adopted editions. Source: bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes. Local amendments apply — see the Conrad overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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