Glasgow, MT — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Glasgow Public Works / Building Services Department

Street address

319 3rd Street South, Glasgow, MT 59230

Phone

(406) 228-2476

Coverage

Glasgow is an incorporated city in Valley County that has local building permit authority. The city handles building permits and construction approvals within city limits.

Online portal

City of Glasgow Website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Glasgow

New construction; substantial alterations or repairs; structural modifications; electrical/plumbing work; building relocation; use changes; demolition

Note: Presumed to follow Montana state exemptions (farm/ranch buildings, mining structures, residential under 5 units, private garages/storage) unless city ordinance provides otherwise

Required documents

Building plans
Site plans
Construction specifications
Professional seals (commercial projects may require)

Building code: Adopts Montana Building Code 2021 (IBC 2021) or equivalent; specific local amendments not detailed in available research

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Contact City of Glasgow Public Works/Building Department at (406) 228-2476
02

Request building permit application form or download from city website
03

Prepare construction plans and specifications per local code requirements
04

Complete application form with project details and building valuation
05

Submit application and plans to city building office in person or by mail
06

Pay application/plan review fee
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Await city plan review and approval
08

Address any plan review comments
09

Pay permit fee
10

Receive building permit
11

Schedule inspections with city inspector
12

Conduct work and pass required inspections
13

Receive Certificate of Occupancy

Source: City of Glasgow Public Works / Building Services Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Glasgow building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Typically 1%–2% of building valuation per Montana state guidelines, though local variations may apply

Fee can be paid in person, by check, or by card over phone at (406) 228-2476 ext. 2

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact city building inspector to schedule required inspections (phone)

Typical sequence: Standard Montana inspections (foundation, framing, rough-ins, final)

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Glasgow permits

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

New construction; substantial alterations or repairs; structural modifications; electrical/plumbing work; building relocation; use changes; demolition

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

Building permit fees in Glasgow, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Typically 1%–2% of building valuation per Montana state guidelines, though local variations may apply.

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

To apply for a building permit in Glasgow, MT, follow these steps: 1. Contact City of Glasgow Public Works/Building Department at (406) 228-2476 2. Request building permit application form or download from city website 3. Prepare construction plans and specifications per local code requirements 4. Complete application form with project details and building valuation 5. Submit application and plans to city building office in person or by mail 6. Pay application/plan review fee 7. Await city plan review and approval 8. Address any plan review comments 9. Pay permit fee 10. Receive building permit 11. Schedule inspections with city inspector 12. Conduct work and pass required inspections 13. Receive Certificate of Occupancy

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Glasgow, MT? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Glasgow, MT via: Contact city building inspector to schedule required inspections.

last verified March 2026 source City of Glasgow Public Works / Building Services Department ↗ entry id permits/montana/valley/glasgow

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Glasgow Public Works / Building Services Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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