Building Fees & Impact Fees in Helena, [object Object]
Total government fees for new construction in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT. Includes impact fees, utility connections, permits, and assessments.
$5,000
Estimated Total Fees — Standard Single-Family Home
Based on typical 2,000 sq ft home, $300K construction value. Actual fees vary by project.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Basis |
|---|
| Water Tap Fee |
$1,100 |
Flat fee |
| Sewer Tap Fee |
$900 |
Flat fee |
| Transportation Impact Fee |
$1,000 |
Flat fee |
| Parks & Trails Fee |
$600 |
Flat fee |
| Building Permit Fee |
$750 |
Flat fee |
| Plan Review Fee |
$650 |
Flat fee |
Important Notes:
- Helena charges impact fees for water, sewer, transportation, and parks.
- Growing Mountain West cities have increasingly adopted impact fees.
- Water and sewer tap fees are typically the largest single-item fees.
- Estimate based on new single-family construction in Helena.
Sources & Accuracy: Fee data sourced from Helena published fee schedules
(effective July 2025).
Data confidence: Partial.
Fees change periodically. Always confirm current fees with the city building department before budgeting.