Building

Welcome to the City of Helena, Building Division

Building permits are very beneficial to you and your community. By working with expert code officials, you will benefit from their knowledge of building codes to ensure your construction project is built right, will be safe, and will last.

The Building Division's staff are dedicated in helping you build Helena's future together.

Payments may be made by credit/debit cards, cash or checks.

New Permit System - Civic Access

The City of Helena is pleased to introduce a new Licensing and Permitting system that will allow residents to take care of more City-related business online. The new system features a public-facing online portal called Civic Access. Within Civic Access, you can:

• Apply for and manage Planning and Zoning cases
• Apply for and manage Building related permits
• Apply for various Business, Liquor and Pet Licenses
• Pay invoices
• Schedule inspections
• And more

Visit Civic Access

We have detailed user guides available to help you navigate the new system. These guides are available atwww.helenamt.gov/business/civic-access/.