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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Moore
New construction (residential, commercial, other), significant additions and modifications, decks, patios, garages, storage buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing work (depending on scope)
Farm/ranch buildings (if outside town limits)
Owner-occupied single-family dwellings (under 5 units)
Private garages for owner's own use (non-commercial)
Certain minor repairs and maintenance
- Exempt Farm/ranch buildings (if outside town limits)
- Exempt Owner-occupied single-family dwellings (under 5 units)
- Exempt Private garages for owner's own use (non-commercial)
- Exempt Certain minor repairs and maintenance
Note: Confirm specific exemptions with town.
Required documents
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Site plans showing building location on property
- Architectural/structural drawings with details
- Mechanical/electrical/plumbing plans (if applicable)
- Project cost estimate
- Property survey or location map
- Building code
- Moore likely follows state-adopted 2021 International Building Codes (confirm locally)
- Permit validity
- Likely 180 days (standard Montana); confirm with town
- Owner-builder
- Owner may act as general contractor (standard Montana practice)
- Contractor requirements
- Montana state contractor registration/ICEC required; town business license may be needed
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections during office hours (Wednesday)
- 02 Download permit forms from website or request by phone
- 03 Complete Building Permit Application
- 04 Prepare construction plans with required details
- 05 Submit application and plans (in person or by mail)
- 06 Town reviews and approves or requests modifications
- 07 Pay permit fees
- 08 Receive building permit
- 09 Display permit on construction site
- 10 Schedule required inspections (foundation, framing, rough-in, final)
- 11 Pass all inspections before Certificate of Occupancy
Source: Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Moore building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Likely 1-2% of building valuation (standard Montana formula). Specific Moore fee schedule not found online. Contact Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections for current fee schedule and rates.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Scheduling deadline
- Preferably 24 hours notice
- Inspection hours
- Wednesday only
Typical sequence: Inspector will perform inspection during scheduled window. Written inspection report provided. Address any deficiencies noted. Schedule follow-up inspections as needed. Final inspection approval grants Certificate of Occupancy.
Source: Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections Department ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Moore permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Moore, MT? ▸
New construction (residential, commercial, other), significant additions and modifications, decks, patios, garages, storage buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing work (depending on scope)
02 How much does a building permit cost in Moore, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in Moore, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Likely 1-2% of building valuation (standard Montana formula). Specific Moore fee schedule not found online. Contact Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections for current fee schedule and rates..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Moore, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Moore, MT, follow these steps: 1. Contact Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections during office hours (Wednesday) 2. Download permit forms from website or request by phone 3. Complete Building Permit Application 4. Prepare construction plans with required details 5. Submit application and plans (in person or by mail) 6. Town reviews and approves or requests modifications 7. Pay permit fees 8. Receive building permit 9. Display permit on construction site 10. Schedule required inspections (foundation, framing, rough-in, final) 11. Pass all inspections before Certificate of Occupancy
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Moore, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Moore, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Farm/ranch buildings (if outside town limits); Owner-occupied single-family dwellings (under 5 units); Private garages for owner's own use (non-commercial); Certain minor repairs and maintenance. Note: Confirm specific exemptions with town. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Moore, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Moore, MT via: Contact through https://mooremt.gov/building-permits-and-inspections. Preferably 24 hours notice.
last verified March 2026
source Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Moore Building Permits & Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.