How much does an electrical permit cost for a new house in Billings?

For a new single-family dwelling with 100-300 amp service (including the garage if wired at the same time), the fee is $130.00. For 301 amps or more, the fee is $200.00. Source: City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule.

Electrical Permit in Billings, Montana

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Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Billings, governed by the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide and by the City of Billings. Billings is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for electrical permitting.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

From$130.00Single Family Dwelling — 100 to 300 amp service (includes garage wired at same time) — see all 15 fees below

When you need this permit

Electrical permit required for installation, change, or repair of any hard-wired electrical system
Governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted by City of Billings (Administrative Order #150)
Separate fee schedule applies for single-family dwellings, interior rewire/additions, residential change of service, accessory buildings, modular/mobile homes, irrigation, temporary construction service, and multi-family/commercial projects
Apply through the CityView Portal

Required documents

Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted online through the CityView Portal at cityview.billingsmt.gov/Portal/

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Single Family Dwelling — 100 to 300 amp service (includes garage wired at same time)	$130.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Single Family Dwelling — 301 or more amp service	$200.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Interior Rewire Only or New Addition to Home	$40.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Residential Change of Service	$25.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Private Property Accessory Building — to 200 amp service	$40.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Private Property Accessory Building — 201 to 300 amp service	$100.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Private Property Accessory Building — 301 or more amp service	$130.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Modular Home — no basement and/or garage	$40.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Modular Home — with basement and/or garage	$65.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Mobile Home located in a court / outside a court	$25.00 (in a court) / $40.00 (outside a court)	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Temporary Construction Service (additional fee)	$25.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Multi-family Dwellings — per building plus per unit (up to 12 units)	$100.00 per building, plus $40.00 per unit up to and including 12 units	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule; over 12 units under one roof uses the commercial fee schedule
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional — project cost $0-$500	$30.00	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional — project cost $50,001 or more	$440.00 for the first $50,000 plus 0.3% of the balance	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule
Other Inspections and Fees	$45.00 minimum, or total hourly City cost if greater	City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule; applies only to electrical permitting

Review timeline

~4–7 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Billings building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC

Tips

Billings is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for electrical permitting — permits are issued by the City of Billings Building Division, not the state, within city limits.
Fees for a new single-family dwelling scale by amperage: $130 for 100-300 amp service, $200 for 301+ amp service (includes garage wired at the same time).
Multi-family fee is $100 per building plus $40 per unit for up to 12 units; buildings over 12 units use the commercial fee schedule.
Fees apply only to electrical permitting — other fees may apply to related building work.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical permit cost for a new house in Billings?: For a new single-family dwelling with 100-300 amp service (including the garage if wired at the same time), the fee is $130.00. For 301 amps or more, the fee is $200.00. Source: City of Billings Electrical Permit Fees schedule.

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

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