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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Park City
New buildings, alterations, additions, repairs
Farm and ranch buildings
Mining buildings on mining property
Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop)
Residential buildings less than 5 dwelling units (except transient)
Private garages and storage for owner use
- Exempt Farm and ranch buildings
- Exempt Mining buildings on mining property
- Exempt Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop)
- Exempt Residential buildings less than 5 dwelling units (except transient)
- Exempt Private garages and storage for owner use
Required documents
- Building plans
- Building Permit/Plan Review Application
- Proof of ownership
- Building code
- Montana 2021 (International Building Code 2021), effective September 2024
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 3 weeks for plan review
- 01 Verify if Park City has local building code enforcement or if state program applies
- 02 Prepare Building Permit/Plan Review Application and construction plans
- 03 Submit to appropriate authority (local if certified, state if not)
- 04 Allow 3 weeks for plan review
- 05 Obtain permit and commence work
Typical processing time: 3 weeks for plan review
§ 04
Fee schedule
Park City building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Typically $5-$15 per $1,000 valuation (state rates); local fees vary
Not readily available
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact state program (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours notice recommended
Typical sequence: Follows Montana code phases (underground rough-in, above-ground rough-in, final)
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Park City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Park City, MT? ▸
New buildings, alterations, additions, repairs
02 How much does a building permit cost in Park City, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in Park City, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Typically $5-$15 per $1,000 valuation (state rates); local fees vary.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Park City, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Park City, MT, follow these steps: 1. Verify if Park City has local building code enforcement or if state program applies 2. Prepare Building Permit/Plan Review Application and construction plans 3. Submit to appropriate authority (local if certified, state if not) 4. Allow 3 weeks for plan review 5. Obtain permit and commence work
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Park City, MT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Park City, MT typically run 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 Park City, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Park City, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Farm and ranch buildings; Mining buildings on mining property; Petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (except office/shop); Residential buildings less than 5 dwelling units (except transient); Private garages and storage for owner use. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Park City, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Park City, MT via: Contact state program. 24 hours notice recommended.
last verified March 2026
source Park City Building/Planning Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Park City Building/Planning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.