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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Glacier County
Building permit required for new buildings, alterations, additions, and repairs (unless specifically exempt)
Farm and ranch buildings (except transient-use)
Mining buildings on mining property
Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop)
Residential buildings less than five units (except transient-use)
Private garages and storage for owner's use (not commercial)
- Exempt Farm and ranch buildings (except transient-use)
- Exempt Mining buildings on mining property
- Exempt Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop)
- Exempt Residential buildings less than five units (except transient-use)
- Exempt Private garages and storage for owner's use (not commercial)
Required documents
- Building Permit/Plan Review Application
- Construction plans
- Legal property description
- Building code
- Montana 2021 International Building Codes; 2024 ICC codes planned mid-2026
Source: Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Program ↗
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Average 2-3 weeks for plan review
- 01 Obtain Building Permit/Plan Review Application from EBIZ.MT.GOV or state website
- 02 Complete application with construction plans
- 03 Submit application and plans to Montana Building Codes Program
- 04 State building codes staff conducts plan review (average 2-3 weeks if plans complete)
- 05 Applicant receives plan review comment letter and fee estimate
- 06 Applicant responds in writing to plan review comments
- 07 Upon approval and payment of fees, building permit issued
- 08 Permittee schedules inspections with state inspector (24 hours notice)
- 09 All required inspections must pass before certificate of occupancy
Typical processing time: Average 2-3 weeks for plan review
Source: Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Program ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Glacier County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Sliding scale based on project valuation; contact program for estimates
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call state inspector at least 24 hours before inspection (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours notice required
- Time windows
- Inspector has 72 hours to comply
Typical sequence: Foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, and final inspections
Source: Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Program ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Glacier County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
Building permit required for new buildings, alterations, additions, and repairs (unless specifically exempt)
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Glacier County, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Sliding scale based on project valuation; contact program for estimates.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Glacier County, MT, follow these steps: 1. Obtain Building Permit/Plan Review Application from EBIZ.MT.GOV or state website 2. Complete application with construction plans 3. Submit application and plans to Montana Building Codes Program 4. State building codes staff conducts plan review (average 2-3 weeks if plans complete) 5. Applicant receives plan review comment letter and fee estimate 6. Applicant responds in writing to plan review comments 7. Upon approval and payment of fees, building permit issued 8. Permittee schedules inspections with state inspector (24 hours notice) 9. All required inspections must pass before certificate of occupancy
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
Building permit processing times in unincorporated Glacier County, MT typically run Average 2-3 weeks for plan review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Glacier County, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Farm and ranch buildings (except transient-use); Mining buildings on mining property; Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop); Residential buildings less than five units (except transient-use); Private garages and storage for owner's use (not commercial). When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Glacier County, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Glacier County, MT via: Call state inspector at least 24 hours before inspection. 24 hours notice required.
last verified March 2026
source Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Program ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Program before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.