This directory lists services provided by Flathead County departments. Use it to find a service, see which department handles it, and go to the related webpage, external site, or form.
Tips for using this list:
- Search by service name, keyword, or department using the fields above the list.
- Select any column heading to sort the results.
- Results are shown across several pages — use the page numbers below the list to move between them.
- Some services link to a county webpage, some to an outside site, and some to a downloadable form.
If you are not sure which department provides a service, you can also browse the department directory.
| Title | Description | Department | Internal Webpage URL | External URL | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquor License |
Establishments must register with the State of Montana first at (406) 444-6900. Fee is based on the determination of the State and is paid to both the State and the County. |
Accounting | |||
| Seniors for Seniors Program |
FCAS offers a senior cat for seniors program! Senior cats over the age of 7 years are free of charge for loving homes of seniors ages 65 years or older (proof of age required). Check out our adoptable cat page to find the senior cat for you! Adoptions are by appointment only. |
Animal Shelter | |||
| Microchip Identification |
FCAS offers microchip identification for all dogs and cats of Flathead County at a low cost of $25.00. Microchipping is a safe and secure way to identify ownership and help get lost pets home. |
Animal Shelter | |||
| Adopt a Pet |
FCAS schedules adoptable pet showings by appointment only. Please call (406) 752-1310 to schedule a showing. |
Animal Shelter | Web page about the Adopt a Pet. | ||
| School District Lookup |
Find school district information for any address in Flathead County. |
GIS | External website about the School District Lookup. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Septic Permit Lookup |
Find Septic Permits in Flathead County. |
GIS | External website about the Septic Permit Lookup. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Careers |
Flathead County is accepting applications for the following positions. Applications submitted for a position are received and reviewed by the corresponding department on a weekly basis. Timely submission of applications is encouraged for consideration. Job postings may close at any time without notice. |
Human Resources | Web page about the Careers. | ||
| Veteran Burial & Headstone Benefit |
Flathead County offers a burial and headstone allowance for a qualifying resident veteran — up to $500 toward burial and up to $100 toward a headstone. Submit the claim form, the veteran's death certificate, proof of service (DD214), and a paid funeral receipt to the Clerk & Recorder's office. |
Clerk & Recorder | Web page about the Veteran Burial & Headstone Benefit. | ||
| Interactive Mapping Application (IMA) |
Flathead County's premier source for land record information. Search property details, view district boundaries, link to appraisal information, and download surveys of record. |
GIS | External website about the Interactive Mapping Application (IMA). Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Flathead Grows Seed Library |
Flathead Grows! Seed Library, creating a better quality of life through health, relationships, and a sustainable connection to local food resources. We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Good Seed Company to bring the Flathead Grows! Seed Library to ImagineIF Columbia Falls. Stop in, get free seeds, grow locally, and enjoy! Here’s how it works:
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Library | External website about the Flathead Grows Seed Library. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Floodplain Lookup |
Flood Plain information in Flathead County. |
GIS | External website about the Floodplain Lookup. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Snow and Ice Removal |
From October 1st through March 31st, County roads are cleared of snow and ice. We DO NOT utilize a "Bare Pavement" removal process. |
Road and Bridge | Web page about the Snow and Ice Removal. | ||
| Science Connect |
ImagineIF is excited to announce Science Connect: Lending Tools For Discovery, a new experience at ImagineIF that encourages adults and families to make science happen through exploration and participation in real research projects. Through the Science Connect program, the community is encouraged to take part in Citizen Science, the participation and collaboration of the public in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Study Kits Available:
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Library | External website about the Science Connect. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Tech Connect |
ImagineIF Libraries is excited to offer Tech Connect, another great solution to help meet your needs for free access to information. You can check out a Wi-Fi Hotspot to connect to the internet wherever there is cellular service. Kits containing an iPad and a Wi-Fi Hotspot are also available for checkout. Call or stop into any ImagineIF location to place a hold on a device. |
Library | External website about the Tech Connect. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Homebound Service |
ImagineIF, in a partnership with the Friends of the Library, provides home delivery of library materials to customers who are unable to visit the library due to age, illness, accident, or disability. The Homebound Service may be provided temporarily or long-term. |
Library | External website about the Homebound Service. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Absentee Voter Registration |
In order to receive an absentee ballot, a voter must apply through the Flathead County Election Department. A voter may request a ballot for just the upcoming current election by completing an Application for Absentee Ballot and receive ballots for all elections during the current calendar year. The application must be made by noon the day before the election. |
Election | File about the Absentee Voter Registration. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Itinerant Vendor |
Issued to persons going door-to-door or business-to-business selling their wares, within the County.
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Accounting | |||
| Fireworks Vendor |
Issued to persons operating a firework stand between the following dates:
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Accounting | |||
| Transient Vendor |
Issued to persons selling wares at temporary locations within the County, but outside the City limits.
Food trucks operating outside of city limits: $25 per week. |
Accounting | |||
| Pet Surrenders |
Learn how to surrender a pet, including appointment requirements, wait times, residency rules, and available rehoming options. |
Animal Shelter | Web page about the Pet Surrenders. |