City of Kalispell

All new building construction; system installation; modification; repair

Note: Not detailed in available sources; contact Kalispell Building Department at (406) 758-7730

Building code

Montana Building Code 2021 (IBC 2021-based) and related codes; adopted under City of Kalispell Ordinance 1889; must obtain permit fully paid and properly posted before commencement of work or face work stoppage

Permit validity

By applying for and receiving permit, applicant consents to entries and inspections until permanent certificate of occupancy issued or inspection period extends accordingly; specific expiration period not detailed

Owner-builder

Not specifically addressed in available sources; contact building department

Contractor requirements

Kalispell does not issue general contractor licenses; contractors need state construction contractor registration. Gas fitter licenses issued locally by Building Department

Source: City of Kalispell - Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Determine if property is within Kalispell city limits
2. 02
   Submit Building Permit Application (residential or commercial form) with plans via email or online portal
3. 03
   Plans submitted to electronic plan review
4. 04
   Review period: standard plan review (contact for current turnaround)
5. 05
   Contractor with completed checklist may receive permit or notice of disapproval within 10 working days for single-family expedited review
6. 06
   Pay permit fees once approved
7. 07
   Obtain permit and post it visibly at job site before beginning work
8. 08
   Schedule inspections via email (include permit number, address, inspection type, name, and phone)
9. 09
   Inspections must be scheduled 24-48 hours in advance; same-day inspections cannot be guaranteed
10. 10
    Complete final inspection; obtain certificate of occupancy or inspection sign-off as applicable

Typical processing time: 10 working days expedited for single-family with checklist; other projects not specified

Source: City of Kalispell - Building Department ↗

All fees must be paid before work commencement; permits fully paid and properly posted

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024-09-04) before budgeting.

• Schedule via email with permit number/address, inspection type, and contact info (phone)
• Call Building Department (phone)

Scheduling deadline

24-48 hours advance notice; same-day inspections not guaranteed

Typical sequence: Code-required inspections at various construction stages (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, final); exact sequence depends on project type

Source: City of Kalispell - Building Department ↗