East Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Informational Building Permit Application
East Helena property owners and contractors use this application to report qualifying residential repair or replacement projects to the city.
What this form is
The City of East Helena requires an informational building permit for listed replacement projects at residential buildings with fewer than five dwelling units and certain owner-use garages or storage structures. The application asks for the project address, owner and contractor details, business license and workers’ compensation responses, a project description, and estimated start and completion dates. The form states an initial fee of $25.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors undertaking one of the listed replacement projects at an eligible residential building, private garage, or private storage structure need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the application lists no notary block, notarized attachment, sworn step, or signer signature line.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Informational Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project address, owner and contractor details, project description, and estimated start and completion dates; answer the listed yes-or-no questions.
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Check Project Requirements
Confirm that the project is one of the listed replacement projects for an eligible residential building or owner-use structure.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects does this informational building permit cover?
- It covers listed replacement projects, including exterior siding or roofing, windows and doors without header changes, interior coverings, and cabinets or closets, for eligible residential structures.
- Who uses the Informational Building Permit Application?
- Property owners or contractors use it to provide project, owner, and contractor information for work covered by the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Informational Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block, notarized attachment, sworn step, or signer signature line.
- How do I submit the Informational Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Informational Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Helena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.