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The City of Missoula’s 2026 Public Works & Mobility (PWM) Department has updated our Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026, following City Council approval as part of the August budget process.
After reviewing the 2023 Fee Study, PWM worked with City Finance to move beyond recent across-the-board increases and instead align fees more closely with the actual cost of service. The result is a more transparent, user-friendly fee schedule that is clear and easy to navigate for contractors, developers, and design professionals.
What's Changed:
- Fees are more clearly organized by permit type, with added descriptions to reduce confusion. For example, the Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Closure Penalty. The fee description clarifies that it's intended for the construction of private infrastructure that requires the use of a public right-of-way (ROW), but it does not apply to utility service/sidewalk repair projects.
- Some fees are restructured to better reflect work performed (such as separating plan review and inspection).
- PWM coordinated with Planning and Building to avoid duplicating fees and keep permitting as streamlined as possible
Our goal is to balance predictability for industry partners with fiscal responsibility for the City—while improving clarity and consistency across departments.
If you need to reference the fees from the previous year, you can view the old 2025 PWM fees here.
Public Works & Mobility Fee Schedules - Effective 1/1/2026
| Fee Title | Description | 2026 Fees |
| Permit Investigation Fee / Penalty (All Permit Record Types) | Charged when any work is performed without a permit. | Varies |
| ENGINEERING REVIEW OF BUILDING AND DEMOLITION PERMITS | 2026 Fees | |
| Single-Family Residential and Ancillary Small (SFR) Building Permits | ||
| Miscellaneous Small Structure Plan Review - without utilities | Small structure examples to include, but not limited to; garden or tool shed, barn, standalone storage building, art / craft studio, detached garage, etc. | $84.00 |
| Miscellaneous Small Structure Plan Review - with utilities | $210.00 | |
| Single-Family Residential (SFR) Plan Review - up to 3,000 SF of parcel square footage (includes Accessory Dwelling Unit [ADU]) | For Engineering Review to include; sidewalk, access / approaches, curb/gutter, paving, driveways, utilities, stormwater. | $528.00 |
| Single Family Residential (SFR) Plan Review - for each additional 1,000 SF or portion thereof, beyond 3,000 SF of parcel square footage (includes Accessory Dwelling Unit [ADU]). | $92.00 | |
| Resubmittal Fee for Single-Family Residential (SFR) Permits | $324.00 | |
| Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial (COM) Building Permits | ||
| Multi-Family Residential / Commercial / Industrial | For Engineering Review to include; sidewalk, access / approaches, curb/gutter, site ADA, paving, driveways, utilities, stormwater. | $606.00 |
| Engineering Review for Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI), (Interior 'Build-Out' Only - after issuance of a prior 'Shell' Permit) | $145.00 | |
| Engineering Review for Remodel Work | $172.00 | |
| Resubmittal Fee for Engineering Review of Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial Permits | $144.00 | |
| Demolition (DEM) Permit | ||
| Plan Review for Demolition of Structure (each structure) also includes utility abandonment review (separate utility permits are required). | For Engineering Review to include; sidewalk, access / approaches, curb/gutter, paving, driveways, utilities, stormwater. | $200.00 |
| ENGINEERING REVIEW OF ZONING COMPLIANCE (ZCP) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| ZCP - Wireless Communication Facilities Engineering Review | For Engineering Review to include; site access, antenna / cellular tower, fiber optic junction boxes and related utility facilities, etc. | $119.00 |
| ZCP - Surface Site Alterations Engineering Review | For Engineering Review, site access, parking lot paving, paving maintenance and ADA accessibility. | $160.00 |
| ZCP TED Engineering Review (5 or less units) | For Engineering Review | $174.00 |
| ZCP TED Engineering Review (6 units or greater) | $257.00 | |
| ZCP TED Engineering Review of Hillside Units (Units located on Hillside Slope greater than 5%) in addition to TED review fee. | $302.00 | |
| ZCP Engineering Review - Miscellaneous (including but not limited to temporary uses, internal building changes only, other minor services). | $72.00 | |
| ZCP Review - Signs | $55.00 | |
| ENGINEERING REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION (SUB) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Preliminary Plat Engineering Review (1-5 lots) | For Engineering Review | $2,202.00 |
| Final Plat Engineering Review (1-5 lots) | $750.00 | |
| Preliminary Plat Engineering Review (6 - 10 Lots) | $2,682.00 | |
| Preliminary Plat Engineering Review (11 - 20 Lots) | $3,161.00 | |
| Preliminary Plat Engineering Review (21 - 40 Lots) | $3,641.00 | |
| Preliminary Plat Engineering Review (Over 40 Lots) | $4120.00 | |
| Final Plat Engineering Review (6 or greater lots) | $1,500.00 | |
| Phased Development Engineering Review | $710.00 | |
| Vacation of Recorded Plat Engineering Review | $300.00 | |
| Phasing Plan Extension / Amendment, Engineering Review | $459.00 | |
| Minor Plat Adjustment, Engineering Review | $113.00 | |
| PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (PWI) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| PWI Plan Review - Stage 3: Preliminary Construction Plan Review | For Engineering Review to include; subdivision projects and non-subdivision projects such apartment complexes and TEDs - this review is for the public infrastructure such as curb/gutter, sidewalks, roads and utilities that are not fully reviewed as part of a subdivision final plat review. | $1,641.00 |
| PWI Plan Review - Stage 4: Release for Construction Review | $939.00 | |
| PWI Plan Review - Stage 5: Utility Inspection and Testing Summary/Final Inspection and Acceptance | $736.00 | |
| PWI Plan Review - Stage 6: Warranty Inspection Summary | $307.00 | |
| Resubmittal of Preliminary Design Package at Stage 3 (3rd submittal) | $821.00 | |
| Resubmittal of Final Design Package at Stage 4 (2nd submittal) | $469.00 | |
| IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FEE (MISC FEE) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Improvement Agreement for Subdivisions (SUB) and Townhome Exemption Development (TED) Projects | For both new Improvement Agreements and annual renewals. | $826.00 |
| Improvement Agreement for Subdivision Exemption Affidavit (SEA) | For both new Improvement Agreements and annual renewals. | $548.00 |
| RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) -- USE (RWU), CONSTRUCTION (RWC) AND PRIVATE PAVING CONSTRUCTION (PAV) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Miscellaneous Fee Permit for Right-Of-Way Vacation and / or Easement Release | ||
| Right-Of-Way (ROW) Vacation | $3,329.00 | |
| Easement Release | $1,584.00 | |
| Right-Of-Way (RWU) Use Permit - Temporary Occupancy | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $76.00 |
| Inspection for Right-Of-Way (ROW) Temp Occupancy (USE) Permit - per 30-day intervals (ex. dumpsters, sidewalk or right-of-way closures for equipment, etc) | $96.00 | |
| Right-Of-Way (RWU) Use Permit - Encroachment | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $120.00 |
| Inspections for Miscellaneous Small Encroachment Plan Review: (awnings, balconies, eaves, landings, railings, signs, stairs, etc. - may be attached to a building, with typical review taking 30-minutes or less) | $96.00 | |
| Inspections for Structures, including, detached / standalone signs etc. | $96.00 | |
| Right-Of-Way (RWC) Construction Permit - Curb and Gutter | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $223.00 |
| Inspection of Curb Cut for Driveway Approach - Up to 30 LF | For new driveway approach, in existing curbing, not to exceed 20 LF. | $84.00 |
| Inspection of Right-Of-Way Curb/Gutter to Remove / Replace / Install - up to 250 LF | For curb and gutter work. | $371.00 |
| Inspection for Right-Of-Way Curb/Gutter to Remove / Replace / Install - each additional 250 LF or portion thereof | For additional footage on curb/gutter projects. | $48.00 |
| Right-Of-Way (RWC) Construction Permit - Sidewalk and Driveway Approach | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $115.00 |
| Inspections for ROW Sidewalk / Driveway Approach to Remove / Replace / Install - up to 600 SF | $271.00 | |
| Inspections for ROW Sidewalk / Driveway Approach to Remove / Replace / Install - each additional 600 SF or portion thereof | $135.00 | |
| Right-Of-Way (RWC) Construction Permit - Repair Work (including but not limited to; grinding, crack sealing, saw cutting, mudjacking, etc.) | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $91.00 |
| Inspection for Right-Of-Way Repair Work | $286.00 | |
| Right-Of Way (RWC) Construction Permit - Paving in Right-of-Way | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $109.00 |
| Inspections for Right-Of-Way (ROW) Roadway / Street and / or Alley Paving - up to 10,000 SF | When both Private paving and ROW paving are required, only a ROW Permit will be required - the ROW permit will combine the footage for both Private and ROW paving work. | $193.00 |
| Inspections for Right-Of-Way (ROW) Roadway / Street and / or Alley Paving - each additional 10,000 SF or portion thereof | $98.00 | |
| Private Paving Construction (PAV) Permit - Paving on Private Property: Construction (new), Maintenance and Reconstruction** - including Accessibility (ADA) for Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | Maintenance and Reconstruction include such work as; remove / replace asphalt, mill and overlay, chip seal, fog seal or seal coat, and / or restriping work). | $109.00 |
| Inspection of Paving for Single-Family Residential (SFR) Driveway or Parking Area / Facilities | $193.00 | |
| Inspections for Paving Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial (COM) - including ADA - up to 10,000 SF | $193.00 | |
| Inspections for Paving Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial (COM) - including ADA - each additional 10,000 SF or portion thereof | $96.00 | |
| Investigation Fee | Investigation fees are charged when work is started without obtaining necessary permits first. Cost is equal to the cost of the permit. | Same as original permit |
| TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL CLOSURE PENALTIES (applicable to any permit) | 2026 Fees | |
| Arterial or Central Business District (CBD) Road / Street Temporary Closure -- Fee is per day, per lane (closure of each vehicular travel lane, parking lane or bicycle lane - sidewalk is an additional 'lane') | Applicable to Private Construction Projects, Equipment, Filming and Other Uses within the Right-Of-Way. NOT Applicable to Public Benefit - Public Events, Public Markets, Parades, Run / Walks, and REPAIRS to Utility Services or Sidewalks. | $250.00 |
| Collector Road / Street Temporary Closure -- Fee is per day, per lane (closure of each vehicular travel lane, parking lane or bicycle lane - sidewalk is an additional 'lane') | $175.00 | |
| Local Road / Street Temporary Closure -- Fee shall not be charged for the first 5 days - after that, fee is per day, per lane (closure of each vehicular travel lane, parking lane or bicycle lane - sidewalk is an additional 'lane') | $125.00 | |
| Alley Temporary Closure -- Fee shall not be charged for the first 5 days - after that, fee is per day, per lane (closure of the vehicular travelway) | $125.00 | |
| UTILITY EXCAVATION (EXC) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Excavation: New Wet Utility Main for Sanitary Sewer Main, Domestic Water Main, and Stormwater Main | ||
| Inspection for Utility Main Construction - up to 500 LF | $2,774.00 | |
| Inspection for Utility Main Construction - each additional 500 LF or portion thereof | $335.00 | |
| Excavation: New Dry Utility Mains - for Electrical Main, Natural Gas Main, Fiber-Optic Main, Telephone Main, Cable Television Main, etc | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For Dry Utility Main projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $231.00 |
| Inspection of Dry Utility Main Construction - up to 500 LF | $209.00 | |
| Inspection of Dry Utility Main Construction - each additional 500 LF or portion thereof. | $438.00 | |
| Plan Review of Revisions to Dry Utility Excavation Plan Approval | $135.00 | |
| Investigation Fee | Investigation fees are charged when work is started without obtaining necessary permits first. Cost is equal to the cost of the permit. | Same as original permit |
| Misc. Excavation Permits | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $245.00 |
| Inspection of Dry Utility: Service Repair or New Service for Gas, Cable, Other | "Other" can include: Monitoring Wells, Potholing, Joint Utility Trench (JUT) (trench shared by more than one dry utility service). | $257.00 |
| New Gas Service | $0.00 | |
| Repair Buried Cable Service | $0.00 | |
| New Buried Cable Service | $0.00 | |
| Repair Other Service | $0.00 | |
| New Other Service | $0.00 | |
| Inspection of Utility Main Repair Work | $193.00 | |
| Inspection of Fire Hydrant (per / each hydrant) - Install / Repair / Replace Work | $145.00 | |
| Inspection of Dry Well / Sump (per each dry well / sump) - Install / Maintenance (Re-Dig / Rehabilitate) / Abandon (Removal) | $193.00 | |
| UTILITY - WASTEWATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE (SWR) FEES | 2026 Fees | |
| Sanitary Sewer Service Fee | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For sewer service projects not reviewed as part of another City permit. | $281.00 |
| Inspections for New Connection of a Sewer Service Line from the Sewer Main to the Building | $488.00 | |
| Inspections for New Sewer Service Stub | $382.00 | |
| Inspections for New Sewer Connection of a Service Line from the Stub to the Building | $299.00 | |
| Inspections for New STEP Connection from the Sewer Main to the Building | $1,023.00 | |
| Inspections for STEP Service Stub | $458.00 | |
| Inspections for New STEP Connection from the Stub to the Building | $589.00 | |
| Inspections for New STEP Tank Installation without Connection to a Sewer Main | $148.00 | |
| Inspections for Repair to Sewer Service Line | $252.00 | |
| Utility Service Contract (Recording Fees) | Applicable to new utility connections in the county. | $121.00 |
| Sewer Loan Fee | $40.00 | |
| Development/Transportation Impact Fees | Applicable to new utility connections in the county. | See Impact Fee Table |
| Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees | ||
| Mullan Build (sewer) | As per resolution | |
| Rattlesnake Interceptor Total | Project specific + 5% administrative fee | |
| Latecomers Agreement Fee | Project specific + 5% administrative fee | |
| Main Connect Fee | $25.00 per LF | |
| West Reserve Sewer Stub Fee | $35 per LF of stub plus $246 for original permit | |
| Mullan Rd Corridor Sewer Project Fee | $1488.02 per capacity unit | |
| Sanitary Sewer Development Fees | ||
| 3/4-inch meter SDF | Additional important information | $2,839.00 |
| 1-inch meter SDF | $4,733.00 | |
| 1 1/2-inch meter SDF | $9,464.0 | |
| 2-inch meter SDF | $15,143.00 | |
| 3-inch meter SDF | $28,392.00 | |
| 4-inch meter SDF | $47,320.00 | |
| 6-inch meter SDF | $94,639.00 | |
| 8-inch meter SDF | $170,352.00 | |
| County Wastewater Meter and Radio transmitter Fee (additional $500.00 refundable deposit also required) | Charged when applicant picks up water meter from the Water Dept. Not charged with SWR Permit. | |
| 3/4-inch meter | Charged when applicant picks up water meter from the Water Division not charged with Sewer [SWR] Permit. | $469.00 |
| 1-inch meter | $571.00 | |
| 1.5-inch meter | $1,126.00 | |
| 2-inch meter | $1,324.00 | |
| 3-inch meter | $3,904.00 | |
| 4-inch meter | $4,749.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Fees | ||
| Grease Interceptor Variance Fee | Misc. Fee Permit | $234.00 |
| Delay of Connection to Public Sanitary Sewer upon Property Transfer | $151.00 | |
| Connection Verification / Dye Test Fee | $250.00 | |
| Septage Waste Fee | Charged at Resource Recovery Facility. | $70.00 / 1,000 gal |
| FOG Haul Fee | Fee charged for Fats / Oils / Greases (FOG) hauled directly to Resource Recovery Facility. Charged at Resource Recovery Facility. | $240.00 / 1,000 gal |
| Compost Tipping Fees | ||
| Small Load/Cars | Charged at Garden City Compost Facility. | $3.00 |
| Full pickup truck or trailer under 8 feet | $11.00 | |
| Trailer over 8 feet | $20.00 | |
| Dump Truck | $20.00 | |
| Wasted Food/ Compostable (10 cubic yards) | $16.00 | |
| Chipped Material (10 cubic yards) | $11.00 | |
| Large Stump (12"-24") disposal fee | $50.00 | |
| Large Stump (24"-36") disposal fee | $100.00 | |
| Large Stump (>36") disposal fee | $150.00 | |
| UTILITY - WATER FEES (WTR) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Water Service Fees | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For water service projects not reviewed with another City permit. | $107.00 |
| Inspections for New connection of a service line from the water main to the building | $366.00 | |
| Inspections for New Service stub | $366.00 | |
| Inspections for New connection of a service line from the stub to the building | $241.00 | |
| Inspections for repairs to water service line | $194.00 | |
| Utility Service Contract (Recording Fee) | Applicable to new utility service connections in Missoula County. | $121.00 |
| Pavement Assessment | ||
| Development / Transportation Impact Fees | Applicable to new utility service connections in Missoula County. | Fee based on square footage. See Impact Fee Table. |
| Water Connection Fees | ||
| Water Special Facility Buy In Fee | 3rd and 7th, Hilton Dental (west of Reserve St., south of 7th St.), Rattlesnake (Dickinson St.) | Fee variable by property (contact water utility for cost). |
| Mullan BUILD Special Development Fee | Fee variable by property. | |
| Water Meter Fees | ||
| 3/4-inch meter | If a water meter is damaged due to the customer's negligence, as determined by the Missoula Water Section, the customer will be charged for a new meter based on the size of the existing meter. | $469.00 |
| 1-inch meter | $571.00 | |
| 1 1/2-inch meter | $1,126.00 | |
| 2-inch meter | $1,324.00 | |
| 3-inch meter | $3,940.00 | |
| 4-inch meter | $4,749.00 | |
| 6-inch meter | $7,896.00 | |
| 8-inch meter | $12,062.00 | |
| Water Development Fees (domestic and irrigation only, not fire lines) | ||
| 3/4-inch meter WDF | Additional important information | $2,332.00 |
| 1-inch meter WDF | $5,831.00 | |
| 1 1/2-inch meter WDF | $11,663.00 | |
| 2-inch meter WDF | $18,659.00 | |
| 3-inch meter WDF | $37,320.00 | |
| 4-inch meter WDF | $58,313.00 | |
| 6-inch meter WDF | $116,627.00 | |
| 8-inch meter WDF | $186,602.00 | |
| 10-inch meter WDF | $268,240.00 | |
| Water Tapping Fees | ||
| 1-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | Charged at Water Department when tap is scheduled. Not part of WTR Permit. The customer is responsible for the excavation from the point of intended use to the main and restoration of the excavated area to acceptable condition. Missoula Water shall install a service saddle and corporation stop at the main and tap the main. For services larger than two inches, the customer must provide a gate valve at or before the time of the tap. | $299.00 |
| 2-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $299.00 | |
| 4-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $456.00 | |
| 6-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $456.00 | |
| 8-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $456.00 | |
| 10-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $824.00 | |
| 12-inch service tap on 2"-12" Main | $824.00 | |
| 1-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $404.00 | |
| 2-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $404.00 | |
| 4-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $746.00 | |
| 6-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $746.00 | |
| 8-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $746.00 | |
| 10-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $1,245.00 | |
| 12-inch service tap on 14"-24" Main | $1,245.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Water Charges | ||
| Staff Assistance Fee (per hour) | Charged at Water Department when tap is scheduled. Not part of WTR Permit. | $53.00 |
| Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Check Charge Fee | $35.00 | |
| Customer-Requested Temporary (less than 8 months) Disconnect Service Fee | $29.00 | |
| Reconnection Service Fee | $115.00 | |
| Private Hydrant Inspection and Flow Test Fee | $117.00 | |
| Loan Processing Fee | $40.00 | |
| UTILITY - STORMWATER SERVICE (STM) PERMIT | 2026 F | |
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For stormwater service projects not reviewed with another City Permit. | $104.00 |
| Inspections for New Connection of Service Line | $248.00 | |
| Inspections for Repair of Service Line | $249.00 | |
| Investigation Fee | Investigation fees are charged when work is started without obtaining necessary permits first. Cost is equal to the cost of the permit. | Same as original permit. |
| STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (SWP) PERMIT | 2026 Fees | |
| Stormwater Construction Permit - Erosion Control Site Plan | ||
| Stand Alone Project Plan Review Fee | For SWPPP projects not reviewed with another City permit. | $50.00 |
| Additional Plan Review Fee for projects with Medium or High Storm Water Evaluation Score (FLAT FEE) | Use Stormwater Site Evaluation Form to determine score. | $201.00 |
| Inspections for 2,500 SF <= Disturbance Area< 1-acre, Single Family Residence | $243.00 | |
| Inspections for 2,500 SF <= Disturbance Area< 1-acre, Multifamily / Commercial / Industrial | $417.00 | |
| Inspections for Disturbance Area >= 1-acre (43,560 SF) includes all projects with a MT DEQ SWPPP | $788.00 | |
| SWPPP Penalty Fee | Applicable per MMC 13.27.520 Violations. | Same as original permit. |
| Stormwater Post-Construction Permit (SWP-PC) - Storm Water Management Site Plan | See Post-Construction Inspection Frequency Determination Form | |
| Low to Medium Priority Sites | Annual Inspection by owner and five-year inspection by City | $404.00 |
| High Priority Sites | Annual Inspection by City | $706.00 |
| COUNTY UTILITY CONNECTION (MISC FEE PERMIT) | 2026 Fees | |
| Connection to City Utility for Property Outside City Limits: Single Family Residence or Duplex | $489.00 | |
| Connection to City Utility for Property Outside City Limits: Commercial Building, Multifamily, Industrial, Subdivision or Townhome Exemption Development (TED) | $1,257.00 | |
| FENCE (FNC) Permit | 2026 Fees | |
| Fence Permit Plan Review and Inspections (non-encroachment | $148.00 | |
| Plan Review and Inspections of Fence Permit (encroachment) | $484.00 | |
| Investigation Fee | Investigation fees are charged when work is started without obtaining necessary permits first. Cost is equal to the cost of the permit. | Same as original permit. |
| LOCALIZED FEES | 2026 Fees | |
| Hillview Special Improvement Fees | Based on recorded doc for parcel | |
| Mullan Area / Sxwtpqyen Area Special Transportation Impact Fee | Based on square footage, see impact fee table | |