Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Partial Permit Application
This application lets property owners, engineers or architects, and contractors request a City of Helena building permit for foundation-only or other described partial construction.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for only the portion of construction described on the form, such as foundation work. It asks for the proposed building address and work description, and includes acknowledgments about proceeding before full plan review and approvals are complete. The owner, engineer or architect, and contractor each have a space to print a name, sign, and date.
Who needs it
Property owners, engineers or architects, and contractors seeking a City of Helena permit for a described portion of construction use this application.
How to submit it
The form is addressed to the Building Official, City of Helena. It does not provide a mailing address, email, portal, or fee information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the owner, engineer or architect, and contractor without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Partial Permit Application PDF.
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Describe The Work
Enter the proposed building address and describe the portion of construction for which you are requesting a permit.
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Sign And Date
The owner, engineer or architect, and contractor each print a name, sign, and date the form.
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Submit To The City
The application is addressed to the Building Official, City of Helena. Check the city website for current submission contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Partial Permit Application for?
- It requests a building permit for only the portion of construction described on the form, such as foundation work, before full construction review is complete.
- Who signs the application?
- The form provides signature and date spaces for the owner, engineer or architect, and contractor.
- How do I submit the Partial Permit Application?
- The form is addressed to the Building Official, City of Helena, but it does not give a delivery address, email, or portal. Check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Partial Permit Application?
- No. The owner, engineer or architect, and contractor sign and date the application; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
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This Partial Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Helena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.