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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Broadview
Required prior to start of construction for all state-owned agencies or non-exempt buildings being built, remodeled, moved, or undergoing a change of occupancy. Building permits must be issued before plumbing, mechanical, or electrical permits can be issued.
Farm or ranch buildings
Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units (single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes)
Private garages and storage buildings used solely by the owner for personal use (not for commercial or business purposes)
Mine buildings on mining property regulated under Title 82, Chapter 4, MCA
Industrial facilities: petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding office and shop buildings)
- Exempt Farm or ranch buildings
- Exempt Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units (single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes)
- Exempt Private garages and storage buildings used solely by the owner for personal use (not for commercial or business purposes)
- Exempt Mine buildings on mining property regulated under Title 82, Chapter 4, MCA
- Exempt Industrial facilities: petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding office and shop buildings)
Note: Note: Exempt residential construction may still require electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits from the state. Contact (406) 841-2056 if uncertain. Exempt structures are still subject to local zoning requirements.
Required documents
- Building Permit/Plan Review Application
- Site plan
- Dimensioned floor plan
- Cross-section drawings
- Elevation drawings
- Roof truss diagrams (engineer-sealed if required)
- Insulation R-values
- Commercial Building Checklist for commercial projects
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2020 NEC, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2017 ICC A117.1 (Accessibility), 2018 NFPA 99. All codes amended by Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM Title 24, Chapter 301). Effective June 11, 2022.
- Permit validity
- Not explicitly stated on public-facing pages; contact (406) 841-2056 for current policy.
- Owner-builder
- The owner is the party responsible for the application. Contractors must also ensure permits are obtained before construction begins.
- Contractor requirements
- Montana DLI contractor registration required for projects over $2,500 in total contract value. Registration requires proof of Montana workers' compensation coverage and a $70 non-refundable application fee (renewed every 2 years at $70). Electrical and plumbing work requires licensed electricians/plumbers. Design professionals (licensed architects or engineers) required for: publicly owned buildings; non-conventional light-frame construction; non-compliant footing/foundation systems; buildings subject to moderate-to-severe snow/seismic loads; complex designs.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Typically a few hours to several weeks depending on project complexity and department workload.
- 01 Determine if a state permit is required (see General Requirements and Exempt Work below).
- 02 Prepare construction documents: site plan with property lines and building locations; dimensioned floor plan showing walls, openings, and room uses; cross-section drawings from footing to roof; elevation drawings showing building height; roof truss diagrams (sealed by registered engineer when required); building insulation R-values.
- 03 Complete the Building Permit/Plan Review Application (available at https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/permit-applications/building-permits/ or via EBIZ portal).
- 04 Submit application and construction plans online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/ or mail to P.O. Box 200517, Helena, MT 59602.
- 05 Pay plan review fee (35% of permit fee) at time of submission.
- 06 Receive plan review comment letter (if applicable) by mail or email.
- 07 Address all comments and resubmit if required.
- 08 Pay building permit fee; permit is issued.
- 09 Post permit on job site; construction may begin.
- 10 Contact the regional inspector for required inspections.
- 11 Receive final inspection approval.
Typical processing time: Typically a few hours to several weeks depending on project complexity and department workload.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2022
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
35% of the building permit fee. If only plan review services are provided (no permit issued), plan review fee is 50% of the combined plan review and building permit fee.
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based per IBC Section 109.2 fee table as adopted in ARM 24.301.138. Building valuation rounded to nearest $1,000; calculated fees rounded to nearest $1.
Plan review fee and permit fee must both be paid before a building permit will be issued.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2022) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (406) 841-2056 (phone)
- EBIZ portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- Standard state business hours
Typical sequence: Footing/foundation; framing; rough-in trades (if state-permitted); insulation; final inspection.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Broadview permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Broadview, MT? ▸
Required prior to start of construction for all state-owned agencies or non-exempt buildings being built, remodeled, moved, or undergoing a change of occupancy. Building permits must be issued before plumbing, mechanical, or electrical permits can be issued.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Broadview, MT? ▸
Building permit fees in Broadview, MT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based per IBC Section 109.2 fee table as adopted in ARM 24.301.138. Building valuation rounded to nearest $1,000; calculated fees rounded to nearest $1.. Plan check fee: 35% of the building permit fee. If only plan review services are provided (no permit issued), plan review fee is 50% of the combined plan review and building permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Broadview, MT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Broadview, MT, follow these steps: 1. Determine if a state permit is required (see General Requirements and Exempt Work below). 2. Prepare construction documents: site plan with property lines and building locations; dimensioned floor plan showing walls, openings, and room uses; cross-section drawings from footing to roof; elevation drawings showing building height; roof truss diagrams (sealed by registered engineer when required); building insulation R-values. 3. Complete the Building Permit/Plan Review Application (available at https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/permit-applications/building-permits/ or via EBIZ portal). 4. Submit application and construction plans online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/ or mail to P.O. Box 200517, Helena, MT 59602. 5. Pay plan review fee (35% of permit fee) at time of submission. 6. Receive plan review comment letter (if applicable) by mail or email. 7. Address all comments and resubmit if required. 8. Pay building permit fee; permit is issued. 9. Post permit on job site; construction may begin. 10. Contact the regional inspector for required inspections. 11. Receive final inspection approval.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Broadview, MT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Broadview, MT typically run Typically a few hours to several weeks depending on project complexity and department workload.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Broadview, MT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Broadview, MT. The following work is generally exempt: Farm or ranch buildings; Residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units (single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes); Private garages and storage buildings used solely by the owner for personal use (not for commercial or business purposes); Mine buildings on mining property regulated under Title 82, Chapter 4, MCA; Industrial facilities: petroleum refineries and pulp/paper mills (excluding office and shop buildings). Note: Note: Exempt residential construction may still require electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits from the state. Contact (406) 841-2056 if uncertain. Exempt structures are still subject to local zoning requirements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Broadview, MT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Broadview, MT via: (406) 841-2056, EBIZ portal.
last verified March 2026
source Montana Building Codes Program (Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau, Montana Department of Labor and Industry) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Montana Building Codes Program (Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau, Montana Department of Labor and Industry) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.