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Conrad building permits
VerifiedConrad, Montana — as published 2026-07-03.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes 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.pdfCity 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.pdfPer 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
Permit types & fees
Zoning and Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration / Repair)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family home construction, additions, alterations, and repairs within Conrad city limits. Issued by the City of Conrad under its DLI-certified local Building (B) program, using a single combined Zoning and Building Permit Application reviewed by Building Inspector Keith Thaut against the City's adopted 2021 IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC (Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 1).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Complete the Zoning and Building Permit Application (Jurisdiction of Conrad): legal description, owner, contractor and architect/engineer contact information, use of building, class of work (New/Addition/Alteration/Repair/Move/Demolition), full description of work, change of use (if any), and valuation of work
- Complete a Plot Plan showing building/site/setback dimensions, easements, finish contours or drainage, first floor elevation, street elevation, sewer service elevation, and location of water/sewer/gas/electrical service lines and survey pins, drawn on a 5-foot grid (1 inch = 20 feet), with north indicated
- Read and sign the Validity of Permit/Disclaimer form acknowledging the City does not control contractors/subcontractors, does not review floodplain location, property lines, or federal ADA compliance, and that issuance of a permit does not constitute approval of any code violation
- Return the completed application, plot plan, and signed disclaimer to the City office and pay required fees
- Read Conrad City Code Title 4, Building Regulations, Chapter 1, before construction begins
- Plans and specifications indicating the entire scope of work must be submitted per City Code 4-1-2.B; the building inspector may require additional documents deemed relevant, or may waive requirements for work of an insubstantial nature or effect
- Call Building Inspector Keith Thaut at (406) 271-5821 before construction begins so inspections can be scheduled; approval times may vary
Required documents
- RequiredZoning and Building Permit ApplicationCity of Conrad combined application form; includes class-of-work checkboxes (New/Addition/Alteration/Repair/Move/Demolition) and an office-use block for plan check fee, permit fee, and special department approvals (zoning, health, fire, plans, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
- RequiredPlot PlanCity of Conrad graph-grid site plan form (5-foot squares, 1 inch = 20 feet) showing building location, setbacks, utilities, drainage, and survey pins; signed certification that construction will conform to dimensions/uses shown
- RequiredValidity of Permit/DisclaimerSigned acknowledgement that the City does not control contractors, does not review floodplain/property-line/ADA compliance, and that no refund is given after 60 days of permit issuance or construction commencement, whichever occurs first
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (plan check fee and permit fee) | City Code 4-1-7 states only: 'Building permit fees shall be set and established by the city council from time to time by appropriate resolution.' No fixed valuation-based fee table was found published on the City's Building Permits page, Building & Zoning page, or Finance page as of this review — unlike Billings, which publishes a standalone Fee Schedule PDF. The permit application's 'Office Use Only' block has blank Plan Check Fee and Permit Fee lines filled in by city staff after review. This is an honest publication gap confirmed by direct review of the City's own Building Permit Packet and Municipal Code, not an inferred or invented number. Applicants must contact City Hall at (406) 271-5821 (Building) or (406) 271-3623 (general) for a current fee quote. |
Re-Roof / Re-Side Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof or siding replacement within Conrad city limits, using the same combined Zoning and Building Permit Application with 'Repair' or 'Alteration' checked under Class of Work. City Code 4-1-4.I specifically names a Reroof/re-side inspection sequence (tear off, in-progress, and final).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Class of Work box 'Repair' or 'Alteration' checked on the combined Zoning and Building Permit Application, with a full description of the re-roof/re-side scope of work
- Project valuation (prior value and completed value) must be provided
- Signed Validity of Permit/Disclaimer form required, same as new construction
- Reroof/re-side inspections (tear-off, in-progress, final) requested 72 hours in advance per City Code 4-1-4
Required documents
- RequiredZoning and Building Permit Application (Repair/Alteration)Same combined City of Conrad form with 'Repair' or 'Alteration' selected under Class of Work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not published as a fixed table; set by city council resolution per City Code 4-1-7. See residential-building-permit fee note for the same finding. |
Demolition / Building Move Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolishing or moving a structure within Conrad city limits, using the combined Zoning and Building Permit Application with 'Move' or 'Demolition' checked under Class of Work.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Class of Work box 'Move' or 'Demolition' checked on the Zoning and Building Permit Application, with a full description of the scope of work
- Project valuation (prior value and completed/post-project value) must be provided
- Signed Validity of Permit/Disclaimer form required, same as new construction
- City Code 4-1-11.A makes it unlawful to demolish, raze, remove, move, or convert any building or structure in the city contrary to or in violation of Title 4, Chapter 1
Required documents
- RequiredZoning and Building Permit Application (Move/Demolition)Same combined City of Conrad form with 'Move' or 'Demolition' selected under Class of Work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Zoning permit fee | Not published as a fixed table; set by city council resolution per City Code 4-1-7. |
Accessory Structure Permit (Deck, Storage Shed, Garage)
VerifiedRequired 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
Requirements
- 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
Required documents
- RequiredZoning and Building Permit Application (New/Addition)Same combined City of Conrad form used for all building/zoning work
- RequiredPlot PlanRequired to show the accessory structure's location and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Zoning permit fee | Not published as a fixed table; set by city council resolution per City Code 4-1-7. |
Electrical Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedBecause Conrad is DLI-certified for Building only, electrical work anywhere within Conrad city limits requires a Residential (or Commercial) Electrical Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Conrad, under the 2020 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Application must be signed and dated by the licensed electrical contractor's person in charge, or filed as a homeowner permit for owner-performed work
- Payment must be submitted with the application; incomplete applications are returned unprocessed
- Property address, GEOCODE/parcel/lot/block, owner information, and power company must be provided
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 604, MCA and ARM 24.301.431
- The City of Conrad's own Building Permit Application form states under NOTICE that separate permits are required for electrical work, confirming it is not handled by the City
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Residential Electrical PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form; mailed with payment to Building Codes Program, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — up to 200-amp service (includes meter base and attached garages if wired at the same time) | $200 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) — same statewide fee schedule applied to all non-electrically-certified Montana jurisdictions, including Conrad; figure cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT in this same research effort |
| Single Family Dwelling or Cabin — 201 to 400-amp service | $380 | Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) |
| Residential Change of Service — exterior meter base & interior/exterior main disconnect only | $45 | Application for Residential Electrical Permit (Rev. 12/22) |
Plumbing Permit (State-Issued, incl. Water Heater)
VerifiedBecause Conrad is DLI-certified for Building only, plumbing work anywhere within Conrad city limits — including water heater installation/replacement — requires a Plumbing Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Conrad, under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Application must be signed by the Master Plumber and include the Master Plumber License Number, or filed as a homeowner permit for owner-performed work where allowed
- Property address, county, and whether the job is inside city limits must be indicated
- Type of Building and Type of Work must be indicated; sewer service type (public/septic) and potable water source must be indicated
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 505, MCA and ARM 24.301.301 / 24.301.361
- The City of Conrad's own Building Permit Application form states under NOTICE that separate permits are required for plumbing work, confirming it is not handled by the City
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plumbing PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1); mailed with payment to Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Each NEW water heater (or replacement) | $25 | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) statewide Fee Schedule — same schedule applied to all non-plumbing-certified jurisdictions, including Conrad; cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT in this same research effort |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap | $10 per fixture/trap | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) statewide Fee Schedule |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedBecause Conrad is DLI-certified for Building only, mechanical/HVAC work anywhere within Conrad city limits requires a Mechanical Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Conrad, under the 2021 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Project Value must be provided; permit fee is calculated from the state's valuation-based fee schedule
- Type of Building and Type of Work must be indicated
- Boiler work requires a separate Boiler Permit form, not the Mechanical Permit
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 104, MCA and ARM 24.301.172
- The City of Conrad's own Building Permit Application form states under NOTICE that separate permits are required for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning work, confirming it is not handled by the City
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Mechanical PermitMontana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1); mailed with payment to Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — Project value $0-$10,000 | $48 for the first $1,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Mechanical Permit (BCP-1) statewide Fee Schedule — same schedule applied to all non-mechanically-certified jurisdictions, including Conrad; cross-verified against the identical schedule already confirmed for Choteau, MT in this same research effort |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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