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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Richey
Specific local permit requirements are not publicly documented on the Town of Richey website. Montana state building permits are required for commercial, institutional, and non-exempt structures. Single-family residential construction is exempt from state permits under Montana law. Any local ordinance requirement for residential permits within Richey town limits should be confirmed directly with the Town Office at (406) 773-5634.
Single-family residential buildings (1-4 units, no transient guests)
Farm and ranch buildings on agricultural property
Private garages and storage buildings for owner's personal use
Mining buildings on mining property (Title 82, MCA)
Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding offices and shops)
- Exempt Single-family residential buildings (1-4 units, no transient guests)
- Exempt Farm and ranch buildings on agricultural property
- Exempt Private garages and storage buildings for owner's personal use
- Exempt Mining buildings on mining property (Title 82, MCA)
- Exempt Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding offices and shops)
Note: Any local Richey ordinance requirements for exempt categories are not publicly documented and must be confirmed with the Town Office.
Required documents
- Local permits: not publicly specified by the town
- State BCB permits: complete construction plans, Building Permit/Plan Review Application, project valuation
- Building code
- Richey is not a certified code jurisdiction. State codes apply for non-exempt construction: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 UPC, 2020 NEC, 2021 IECC (effective June 11, 2022) with Montana ARM Title 24, Chapter 301 amendments.
- Permit validity
- State BCB permits expire if work does not commence within 180 days of issuance or is suspended more than 180 days. Local permit validity not specified.
- Owner-builder
- Montana does not restrict owner-builders from building their own residential structures. Licensed design professionals required for publicly-owned and non-conventional commercial structures.
- Contractor requirements
- Montana statewide: contractor registration required for work over $2,500 ($70 fee with DLI). Electrical contractors must hold state electrical license; plumbing contractors must hold state plumbing license. No additional local contractor licensing requirement confirmed for Richey.
Source: Town of Richey Town Office ↗
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Application process
Typical processing: Town Office response: not specified. State BCB averages 2-3 weeks for commercial plan review.
- 01 Contact the Town of Richey Town Office at (406) 773-5634 or clerk@richeymt.org to determine local permit requirements for the proposed project.
- 02 For planning and zoning questions (subdivision, zoning changes), the Glendive-Dawson County Planning Board meets monthly; the Zoning Commission meets quarterly (2nd Thursday in January, April, July, October) at the Dawson County Courthouse basement. Contact: (406) 373-7240.
- 03 For commercial or non-exempt construction subject to state codes: submit a Building Permit/Plan Review Application and plans to Montana BCB online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/BCB/Default.aspx or by paper form from bsd.dli.mt.gov.
- 04 BCB reviews plans, notifies applicant of fees; permit issued after fee payment and comment resolution.
Typical processing time: Town Office response: not specified. State BCB averages 2-3 weeks for commercial plan review.
Source: Town of Richey Town Office ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Richey building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Local permits: not specified. State BCB minimum: $23.50 per IBC Table 109.2.
02
Plan check fee
State BCB: 35% of permit fee
03
Permit fee formula
State BCB commercial: valuation-based per IBC Table 109.2; approximately 1%-2% of project valuation. Local fees: not publicly specified.
04
Reinspection fee
State BCB: $75/hour
State BCB: Fees communicated after plan review; permit issued once comments resolved and fees paid. Local fees and payment process not publicly documented.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- For state BCB-permitted commercial projects: contact BCB at (406) 841-2056 or buildingcodes@mt.gov to identify the assigned eastern Montana state inspector; 24-hour advance notice required (email)
- Inspector contact details by county available in PDFs at https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/inspection-contact-information (phone)
- For local Richey permits (if any): contact the Town Office at (406) 773-5634 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours advance notice required
Typical sequence: Typical state BCB commercial sequence: foundation before backfill; rough framing before insulation or covering; rough mechanical/plumbing/electrical before concealment; final before occupancy.
Source: Town of Richey Town Office ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Richey permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Richey, MT? ▸
Specific local permit requirements are not publicly documented on the Town of Richey website. Montana state building permits are required for commercial, institutional, and non-exempt structures. Single-family residential construction is exempt from state permits under Montana law. Any local ordinance requirement for residential permits within Richey town limits should be confirmed directly with the Town Office at (406) 773-5634.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Richey, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in Richey, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Local permits: not specified. State BCB minimum: $23.50 per IBC Table 109.2.. Fees are calculated as: State BCB commercial: valuation-based per IBC Table 109.2; approximately 1%-2% of project valuation. Local fees: not publicly specified.. Plan check fee: State BCB: 35% of permit fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Richey, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Richey, MT, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Town of Richey Town Office at (406) 773-5634 or clerk@richeymt.org to determine local permit requirements for the proposed project. 2. For planning and zoning questions (subdivision, zoning changes), the Glendive-Dawson County Planning Board meets monthly; the Zoning Commission meets quarterly (2nd Thursday in January, April, July, October) at the Dawson County Courthouse basement. Contact: (406) 373-7240. 3. For commercial or non-exempt construction subject to state codes: submit a Building Permit/Plan Review Application and plans to Montana BCB online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/BCB/Default.aspx or by paper form from bsd.dli.mt.gov. 4. BCB reviews plans, notifies applicant of fees; permit issued after fee payment and comment resolution.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Richey, MT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Richey, MT typically run Town Office response: not specified. State BCB averages 2-3 weeks for commercial plan review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Richey, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Richey, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Single-family residential buildings (1-4 units, no transient guests); Farm and ranch buildings on agricultural property; Private garages and storage buildings for owner's personal use; Mining buildings on mining property (Title 82, MCA); Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding offices and shops). Note: Any local Richey ordinance requirements for exempt categories are not publicly documented and must be confirmed with the Town Office. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Richey, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Richey, MT via: For state BCB-permitted commercial projects: contact BCB at (406) 841-2056 or buildingcodes@mt.gov to identify the assigned eastern Montana state inspector; 24-hour advance notice required, Inspector contact details by county available in PDFs at https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/inspection-contact-information, For local Richey permits (if any): contact the Town Office at (406) 773-5634. 24 hours advance notice required.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Richey Town Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.