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 |
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| Emergency Notifications |
Sign up to receive Flathead County emergency alerts by text, phone, or email during wildfires, evacuations, severe weather, and other public safety events. |
Office of Emergency Services | Web page about the Emergency Notifications. | External website about the Emergency Notifications. Opens in a new tab. | |
| Electronic Tax Reminders |
Sign up to receive tax reminder notifications from Flathead County. This service helps you stay informed about upcoming due dates for property taxes, mobile homes, and personal property so you can avoid penalties and late payments. Reminders are provided as a courtesy and do not replace your responsibility to pay taxes on time. |
Tax | Web page about the Electronic Tax Reminders. | ||
| Election Information Lookup |
Look up election information for properties in Flathead County. |
GIS | External website about the Election Information Lookup. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Education |
We’ll work with you to design a presentation to meet your particular needs. All presentations are free of charge! Topics include:
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Family Planning | Web page about the Education. | ||
| Early Literacy Classes |
Sing, dance, read, and explore in fun and interactive classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that help prepare them for future learning success. Hands-on activities to follow storytime. Especially for children 0-5 and their grown-ups. Available in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, and Kalispell. |
Library | External website about the Early Literacy Classes. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Dust Cost Share Program |
The Dust Cost Share Program is set up to share cost of dust abatement with the county and residence on qualifying county roadways. |
Road and Bridge | Web page about the Dust Cost Share Program. | ||
| Dog Licensing |
License your dog in Flathead County, including requirements, fees, and rabies vaccination information. |
Animal Shelter | Web page about the Dog Licensing. | ||
| Death Certificates |
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Clerk & Recorder | Web page about the Death Certificates. | ||
| Cybersecurity |
Cyber security involves protecting information by preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks. |
IT | |||
| Creativebug |
Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Get unlimited access by creating an account today! Just enter your library card number and email address. |
Library | External website about the Creativebug. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment |
COVID-19 vaccines will be available by appointment on Tuesdays at the Flathead City-County Health Department. Please fill this form out for each individual who is in need of an appointment. |
Immunize | External website about the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Court-Ordered DNA Testing |
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office provides court-ordered DNA testing on FRIDAYS ONLY from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. This is not for the purpose of determining paternity. There is a $10.00 fee, payable by cash or local check. Photo I.D. is required, as is payment at the time of service. |
Sheriff’s Office | External website about the Court-Ordered DNA Testing. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Court Advocate for Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims | Sheriff’s Office | ||||
| CONNECT |
CONNECT is a secure, web-based referral system for sending and receiving referrals that is HIPAA, FERPA, 42CFR, and IDEA compliant. The system is available at no cost to approved organizations that make client referrals. The goal of CONNECT is to reduce common barriers for external referrals and increase client uptake in services. The system closes the loop in care coordination. Who can use the CONNECT referral system?
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Population Health | Web page about the CONNECT. | ||
| Concealed Weapons Permit |
Eligibility Requirements To apply, you must:
Application & Renewal Walk-In Hours
Application Locations & Notes
Fees (Cash or check only – no other payment methods accepted) Standard Permit
Enhanced Permit
Required Documents for Enhanced Permits
For the most up-to-date details or questions, contact the Flathead County Sheriff's Office at (406) 758-5585. |
Sheriff’s Office | |||
| Complaint or Commendation |
Customers, such as you, are valuable eyes and ears for our community and its Sheriff’s Office. We respect your input, both good and bad. Whenever you see Sheriff’s Office employee actions which you believe we should be aware of, please report those to us. The Sheriff’s Office does accept anonymous information, but we would prefer you provide us with your identity. Anonymous reports are investigated only to the extent which the information allows; which may not be satisfactory to you or the Office. We strive to complete complaint investigations promptly. When the investigation is completed, you will be notified of the outcome. |
Sheriff’s Office | File about the Complaint or Commendation. Opens in a new tab. | ||
| Communicable Disease |
Communicable diseases are transmitted from one person to another through a variety of ways including direct contact, contact with a bodily fluid or blood, or indirectly by a vector (i.e. tick or mosquito). The Communicable Disease Program works to prevent, identify, and limit the spread of these diseases. |
Population Health | Web page about the Communicable Disease. | ||
| Columbia Falls |
NOTICEIf using Express Run, please arrive early as busses leave promptly. |
Mountain Climber | |||
| Clinic |
Clinic Hours
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Family Planning | |||
| Class or Group Library Visit |
During your tour or group visit to ImagineIF, we can provide:
We appreciate at least two weeks notice of groups coming to use the library, even if you don’t need any special services. We cannot schedule your visit more than three months in advance. |
Library | External website about the Class or Group Library Visit. Opens in a new tab. |