How much does tree removal cost in Montana?

Tree Removal in Montana typically costs $500 to $5,500, with most homeowners paying around $1,400.

Montana · Outdoor

Tree Removal cost in Montana

Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for tree removal in Montana. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.

Model reviewed August 2026

Tree Removal cost in Montana

$500 – $5,500

Most Montana homeowners pay around $1,400, or $450–$5,500 per tree. Permit fees typically add $0–$265.

Permit: It depends. Montana Residential Code, based on the IRC, where adopted locally

Cost breakdown

Budget scope	$500
Typical project	$1,400
Premium / complex	$5,500
per tree	$450 – $5,500
Permit fees	$0 – $265
vs national baseline	0%
Timeline	Same day to 2 days, 1-4 weeks if a permit is required

What is different about tree removal in Montana

Bozeman and Whitefish price like resort markets while the rest of the state prices well below the national baseline; snow load drives structural scope statewide.

Owner-builder: Owner-builder permits common. Tree Removal is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

What drives the price

Tree height, species and trunk diameter
Proximity to the house and power lines
Crane or bucket truck access
Stump grinding and debris haul-off
Emergency post-storm service

Tree Removal pricing by city

Tree Removal cost in Billings$500 – $5,500 Tree Removal cost in Missoula$500 – $5,500 Tree Removal cost in Great Falls$500 – $5,500 Tree Removal cost in Bozeman$400 – $5,300 Tree Removal cost in Helena$400 – $5,300 Tree Removal cost in Kalispell$400 – $5,300

Permit difficulty by city

Hometriva Permit Complexity Index: review load, added discipline reviews, wind and flood overlays, and how each jurisdiction sets fees.

City	Complexity	Review time
Billings	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days
Missoula	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days
Great Falls	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days
Bozeman	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days
Helena	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days
Kalispell	43/100 · Moderate	4–13 days

What Montana homeowners reported paying

Invoice amounts submitted for this state, shown beside the model.

Rebates and incentives in Montana

What is still claimable, what expired, and where to check your own utility territory.

State home energy rebate programs (HEAR / HOMES)Varies by program

Federally funded, state-administered rebates for heat pumps, panel and wiring upgrades, insulation and whole-home retrofits. Availability, income tiers and funding depend entirely on the state program and can pause when a state's allocation runs out.

U.S. DOE — Home Energy Rebates

DSIRE — every Montana incentive by ZIPThe N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center database. The authoritative list of state, utility and local programs.
ENERGY STAR rebate finderUtility and manufacturer rebates by ZIP code for HVAC, water heating and appliances.
DOE Home Energy Rebates — Montana statusShows whether the state's HEAR/HOMES program is open, waitlisted or not yet launched.

Frequently asked questions

How long does tree removal take?

Same day to 2 days, 1-4 weeks if a permit is required. Permit review and inspection scheduling are usually the largest source of variation.

What changes the price the most?

The largest cost drivers are tree height, species and trunk diameter; proximity to the house and power lines; crane or bucket truck access.

Sources

Sources & verification

Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.