BuildingPermitCost Montana permit fees at a glance
This page covers 2 cities in Montana, each priced from its own official fee schedule. For the same $75,000 addition, totals run from $1,459.20 in Great Falls to $2,098.95 in Missoula, with a Montana median of $1,459.20, 78% above the median of $820.58 across all 267 places on this site.
The most common pricing method here is a fee table based on project value (2 of 2). For project value, 1 place uses the higher of your bid and a valuation table and 1 place uses a local valuation table.
2 of 2 charge a separate plan review fee.
2 of 2 schedules state an effective date, 1 of them from 2025 or later. Every page shows its effective date and the date we last checked it against the official source.
| Project | Montana median | National median | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 remodel | $688.55 | $380.00 | 2 |
| $75,000 addition | $1,459.20 | $820.58 | 2 |
| $350,000 new home | $4,354.95 | $2,918.63 | 2 |
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Cities
| Jurisdiction | $25k remodel | $75k addition | $350k new home | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $688.55 | $1,459.20 | $4,354.95 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Missoula | $1,002.75 | $2,098.95 | $6,554.63 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Montana permit fee questions
How much is a building permit in Montana?
It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. Across the 2 places we cover in Montana, the median for a $75,000 addition is $1,459.20 and for a $350,000 new home $4,354.95, including plan review and required surcharges.
Totals use each jurisdiction's own formula for a 300 sq ft remodel, a 400 sq ft addition and a 2,400 sq ft wood-frame home. Trade permits and conditional fees are not included. Fees are estimates based on the official schedules; confirm with the permit office before applying.