Announcements and Important Information

New in 2025! Save time and money with pre-engineered plans! The Missoula County Building Division understands many residents want a streamlined way to build or improve their properties. By offering pre-engineered plans, we’re providing a cost-effective, efficient and accessible solution that helps people start their projects quickly, without compromising on safety or code compliance. Click here and scroll down to "Pre-Engineered Plans" to see available plans.

June 26, 2024: Following an extensive public survey and staff feedback, the commissioners approved a resolution at their June 18 administrative public meeting to exempt some structures from building permit requirements. Building permits are no longer required for residential green houses, hoop structures, decks less than 30 inches above ground, pergolas, gazebos, certain additions to existing residential-only buildings, and certain agricultural buildings not meant for human habitation or commercial use. Click here to see the full list of exemptions.

Feb. 15, 2024: Missoula County will be aligning with the State of Montana Building Codes Division regarding contrasting primer. Please click here for more information. Feel free to reach out to your local inspector or building official if you have any questions.

January 2024: With our most recent update to the permitting software system, applicants are now able to view their scheduled inspections and inspection results online. You can do this through your login with the Missoula County Permit System. We hope that this will help customers stay informed between the field and the office.

Residents throughout Missoula County are now eligible to receive a $500 rebate for replacing water heaters in their homes with certain energy-efficient alternatives, thanks to a new rebate program(External link) Missoula County and the City of Missoula launched in 2023. Click here for more information.

Missoula County Zoning Regulation Maintenance Update

An annual maintenance update to the Missoula County Zoning Regulations took effect Sept. 14, 2023. Projects submitted after this date will be reviewed under the updated code. This routine maintenance update does not amend policy, but provides clarity to existing regulations. Refer to the updated Zoning Regulations, dated Sept. 14, 2023, on our website. Please contact the Department of Planning, Development and Sustainability at [email protected] or 406.258.4642 if you have questions.

Check out the Missoula County Building Division's Guide to Building Code Updates and Tip Sheets

NEW!!! Online Inspection Scheduler

Please take advantage of this convenient, easy-to-use feature to help save time.

NEW!!! Roof Remote Inspection Form

Please take advantage of this convenient, easy-to-use feature to help save time.