City Building Permits
Town of Chester, MT - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Chester, Montana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Montana Liberty County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Incorporated city and town limits of Chester
- Department
- Town of Chester Town Office
- Address
- Below the water tower in center of town (111 1st Street East area, Chester, MT 59424)
- Phone
- (406) 759-5635 or (406) 759-5883
- Website
- www.chester-montana.com
Application Process
- Contact Town of Chester Town Office to request building permit application
- Complete permit application form with project details and estimated valuation
- Provide site plan or sketch showing building location on property
- Provide basic construction plans or drawings for the project
- Submit application to Town Office with supporting documents
- Town Office will review application and determine if additional documentation is needed
- Upon approval, pay permit fee
- Receive permit and post it visibly at job site
- Request inspections as work phases are completed
Source: Town of Chester Town Office
General Requirements
Per Montana state law and local ordinances; determined on case-by-case basis by Town Office
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan or property sketch
- Construction plans appropriate to project scope
- Building valuation estimate
- Any applicable zoning approvals or variance documents
- Building code
- Montana Building Code 2021 and Montana Residential Code 2021; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Montana amendments; Chester must adopt the same building codes as Montana state per ARM 24.301.202
Fees
- Payment note
- Specific fee schedule not publicly available online. Fees determined on per-project basis. Likely structured as percentage of building valuation plus base fee. Contact Town of Chester office at (406) 759-5635 for current fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Chester Town Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
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- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours notice typically required (verify with office)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed weekends and state holidays)
- Time windows
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Typical inspection sequence: Permit holder responsible for requesting inspections at appropriate construction phases
Additional Resources
- Building code: Montana Building Code 2021 and Montana Residential Code 2021; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Montana amendments; Chester must adopt the same building codes as Montana state per ARM 24.301.202
- Town of Chester Official Website
- Town of Chester Contact Page
- Town Council Information
- Montana Building Codes Program
- License lookup guide: Montana Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Montana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Montana hub: Montana Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Chester Town Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Chester Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Chester, MT?
- Per Montana state law and local ordinances; determined on case-by-case basis by Town Office
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Chester, MT?
- 1. Contact Town of Chester Town Office to request building permit application 2. Complete permit application form with project details and estimated valuation 3. Provide site plan or sketch showing building location on property 4. Provide basic construction plans or drawings for the project 5. Submit application to Town Office with supporting documents 6. Town Office will review application and determine if additional documentation is needed 7. Upon approval, pay permit fee 8. Receive permit and post it visibly at job site 9. Request inspections as work phases are completed
- What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Chester, MT?
- The following work is generally exempt: Residential buildings with fewer than 4 dwelling units (state exempt, electrical/plumbing still required); Farm and ranch buildings; Mining buildings; Private residential garages (vehicles only); Private storage for personal effects; Minor repair and maintenance. Note: Same exemptions as Montana state law apply within Chester city limits. Local variations may apply. Verify specific exemptions with Town Office before starting work.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Chester, MT?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: . 24 hours notice typically required (verify with office).
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