Who can apply for a homeowner's mechanical permit?

The applicant must own and live in the primary residence where the work will be done. The form also states that the home cannot be used for rental purposes.

What work does this application cover?

The application describes a special permit for installing, altering, changing, or repairing dryer vents and mechanical exhaust fans for bathrooms and kitchens in a single-family dwelling.

Do I need a notary for the Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application?

No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application?

The form lists the Planning & Community Development Department mailing address as P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021, but does not state a submission method.

Great Falls, MT · Cascade County

No notary required

Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application

Great Falls homeowners use this application to request a special permit for specified mechanical work in their owner-occupied primary residence.

What this form is

This application is for a homeowner seeking permission to install, alter, change, or repair dryer vents or mechanical exhaust fans for bathrooms and kitchens in a single-family home they own and occupy as their primary residence. The form asks the applicant to acknowledge homeowner eligibility and permit conditions, then provide the home's address, telephone number, signature, and date. The application states that the permit includes a maximum of three inspections.

Who needs it

A homeowner who owns and lives in the primary residence where they plan to do the specified dryer vent or mechanical exhaust fan work needs this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Great Falls Planning & Community Development Department at P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021. It does not state a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the homeowner just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application.
2
Complete The Application
Acknowledge the listed statements and provide the homeowner's address and telephone number.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application; no attachment is listed.
4
Submit To The City
The form lists the Planning & Community Development Department mailing address, but does not specify how to submit the application.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a homeowner's mechanical permit?: The applicant must own and live in the primary residence where the work will be done. The form also states that the home cannot be used for rental purposes.
What work does this application cover?: The application describes a special permit for installing, altering, changing, or repairing dryer vents and mechanical exhaust fans for bathrooms and kitchens in a single-family dwelling.
Do I need a notary for the Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application?: No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Homeowner's Mechanical Permit Application?: The form lists the Planning & Community Development Department mailing address as P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021, but does not state a submission method.

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