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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Roosevelt County
New construction, additions, alterations, and repairs (specific thresholds apply)
Private garage or storage building for owner's personal use (not commercial)
Farm and ranch buildings
Sheds up to 200 square feet with maximum 12-foot height (not for habitable use, motor vehicles, or business operations)
Residential buildings with less than five dwelling units
Mining buildings on mining property
- Exempt Private garage or storage building for owner's personal use (not commercial)
- Exempt Farm and ranch buildings
- Exempt Sheds up to 200 square feet with maximum 12-foot height (not for habitable use, motor vehicles, or business operations)
- Exempt Residential buildings with less than five dwelling units
- Exempt Mining buildings on mining property
Required documents
- Site plans
- Project details
- Building code
- Montana Building Code 2021 (based on International Building Code 2021 with state amendments)
- Owner-builder
- Property owner responsible for locating property pins
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Roosevelt County Land Planning Department to verify zoning and requirements
- 02 Determine if project requires state, county, or local permit
- 03 Obtain application form (county or state, depending on jurisdiction)
- 04 Submit completed application with site plans and project details
- 05 County reviews for compliance (if certified program exists)
- 06 Receive permit decision or refer to state Building Codes Program
§ 04
Fee schedule
Roosevelt County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
1-2% of building valuation (calculated by Building Codes Program if state-issued)
Contact county or state office for specific project cost estimates. State contact: Montana Department of Labor & Industry, (406) 841-2056
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact county or state jurisdiction (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Typically 24-48 hours in advance
Typical sequence: Required inspections: foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical. Passing inspections mandatory before certificate of occupancy.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Roosevelt County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT? ▸
New construction, additions, alterations, and repairs (specific thresholds apply)
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: 1-2% of building valuation (calculated by Building Codes Program if state-issued).
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT, follow these steps: 1. Contact Roosevelt County Land Planning Department to verify zoning and requirements 2. Determine if project requires state, county, or local permit 3. Obtain application form (county or state, depending on jurisdiction) 4. Submit completed application with site plans and project details 5. County reviews for compliance (if certified program exists) 6. Receive permit decision or refer to state Building Codes Program
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Private garage or storage building for owner's personal use (not commercial); Farm and ranch buildings; Sheds up to 200 square feet with maximum 12-foot height (not for habitable use, motor vehicles, or business operations); Residential buildings with less than five dwelling units; Mining buildings on mining property. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Roosevelt County, MT via: Contact county or state jurisdiction. Typically 24-48 hours in advance.
last verified March 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Roosevelt County Land Planning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.