Building Permits in Chester, Montana

We have not yet verified rules published by Chester itself. Below are the Montana rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Chester are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Liberty County handles applications.

Montana statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Local changes allowed: Limited source: bsd.dli.mt.gov
Issued by: Building Codes Bureau source: bsd.dli.mt.gov
Building code: 2024 IRC, effective September 26, 2026 source: bsd.dli.mt.gov

Shed

Exempt from a permit: Private garages and private storage buildings used for the owner's own use (not part of a commercial enterprise or business) are exempt from the need to obtain a state building permit, in areas outside cities certified to issue their own permits. source: bsd.dli.mt.gov

Garage

Exempt from a permit: Private garages and private storage buildings used for the owner's own use (not part of a commercial enterprise or business) are exempt from the need to obtain a state building permit, in areas outside cities certified to issue their own permits. source: bsd.dli.mt.gov

Home Addition

Fee: generally one to two percent (1% - 2%) of the building valuation source: bsd.dli.mt.gov
Permit required: Yes source: bsd.dli.mt.gov