Hall, MT — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Granite County Planning & Zoning Department

Street address

220 N Sansome St / P.O. Box 925, Philipsburg, MT 59858

Phone

(406) 859-7023

planning@granitecountymt.us

Coverage

Hall is a very small incorporated town with minimal online presence and no dedicated building/planning department. Building permit authority unclear; likely handled by Granite County Planning & Zoning or no active local enforcement.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Hall

Zoning compliance permit if property in Georgetown Lake Zoning District; floodplain permit if property within floodplain; septic permit from Tri-County Sanitarian; state building permit for commercial buildings or multi-family structures; electrical/plumbing permits from State of Montana

Scope of work

Permit?

Farm and ranch buildings (state level)

Exempt

Private storage buildings used for owner's own use (state level)

Exempt

Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units not serving transient guests (state level)

Exempt

Sheds: Up to 200 square feet, max 12 feet high, respecting setbacks (state level; not for habitable purposes or vehicle parking)

Exempt

Additions to residential buildings: Non-habitable space (covered entries, decks, lean-tos) (state level)

Exempt

Owner-performed plumbing in residential property (sanitary and potable water piping only) (state level)

Exempt

Exempt Farm and ranch buildings (state level)
Exempt Private storage buildings used for owner's own use (state level)
Exempt Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units not serving transient guests (state level)
Exempt Sheds: Up to 200 square feet, max 12 feet high, respecting setbacks (state level; not for habitable purposes or vehicle parking)
Exempt Additions to residential buildings: Non-habitable space (covered entries, decks, lean-tos) (state level)
Exempt Owner-performed plumbing in residential property (sanitary and potable water piping only) (state level)

Required documents

Site plans or sketch plans (if applicable)
Project description
Proof of property location and floodplain status (if applicable)

Building code: Montana state building codes apply. No identified separate municipal building code for Hall.

Source: Granite County Planning & Zoning Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Contact Granite County Planning & Zoning at (406) 859-7023 or inquire with Town of Hall if separate municipal office exists
02

Determine applicable permits: Likely same as Granite County (zoning, floodplain, septic, state permits)
03

Prepare application and required documentation
04

Submit to appropriate authority
05

Await permit issuance

Source: Granite County Planning & Zoning Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Hall building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

100

Permit fee formula

Zoning compliance permit: $100; State building permit: 1–2% of building valuation; Septic permit: Varies

Specific fee structure for Hall not identified in available sources. Contact Granite County Planning or Hall authority directly. Septic permit contact: Tri-County Sanitarian at (406) 563-4035.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Limited information available. For state-level permits, contact Montana Building Codes Bureau at (406) 841-2056.

Source: Granite County Planning & Zoning Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Hall permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Hall, MT? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Hall, MT? ▸

Building permit fees in Hall, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is 100. Fees are calculated as: Zoning compliance permit: $100; State building permit: 1–2% of building valuation; Septic permit: Varies.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hall, MT? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Hall, MT, follow these steps: 1. Contact Granite County Planning & Zoning at (406) 859-7023 or inquire with Town of Hall if separate municipal office exists 2. Determine applicable permits: Likely same as Granite County (zoning, floodplain, septic, state permits) 3. Prepare application and required documentation 4. Submit to appropriate authority 5. Await permit issuance

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Hall, MT? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Hall, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Farm and ranch buildings (state level); Private storage buildings used for owner's own use (state level); Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units not serving transient guests (state level); Sheds: Up to 200 square feet, max 12 feet high, respecting setbacks (state level; not for habitable purposes or vehicle parking); Additions to residential buildings: Non-habitable space (covered entries, decks, lean-tos) (state level); Owner-performed plumbing in residential property (sanitary and potable water piping only) (state level). When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified March 2026 source Granite County Planning & Zoning Department ↗ entry id permits/montana/granite/hall

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Granite County Planning & Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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