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Title Description Department Internal Webpage URL External URL File
Lost & Found Pets

Report a lost or found pet, view guidance for stray animals, and learn how to help reunite pets with their families

 Animal Shelter
Dog Licensing

License your dog in Flathead County, including requirements, fees, and rabies vaccination information.

 Animal Shelter
Free On-Site Weed Assessment

Schedule a visit from the Flathead County Weed Department to identify weeds on your property and receive guidance on effective control methods. There is no charge for this service.

 Weeds & Parks
Weed Management Plan

Landowner Compliance Form
Required for landowners who have been notified of noxious weeds on their property. This form documents your plan for controlling weeds and maintaining compliance with Montana law.

 Weeds & Parks
Court Advocate for Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims Sheriff’s Office
Abandonment of Alley or Street

Base Fee: $75
Mailing/Publication Cost: $50
$ .58 per mile round trip to and from the street / alley to the Courthouse at the 800 South Main Street in Kalispell.

  1. Signatures of ALL owners of lots on the street or alley must be obtained on Petition along with a MAP of the outlining portion of the street or alley proposed to be abandoned and a LEGAL DESCRIPTION of the road stating the boundaries to be altered or abandoned. *Note: The petitioner is responsible for providing an accurate legal description and may need to hire a professional surveyor.
  2. Once the petition is received and the fee is paid, the petition will be reviewed by the Plat Room to verify landowner signatures and obtain a list of abutters.
  3. The petition will then be forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for viewing, and there will be a written report to the Commissioners with a recommendation of whether or not the alley or street should be abandoned.
  4. The petition is then returned to the Commissioners' Office for viewing by the Commissioner whose district the alley or street is located in the Flathead County Examining Land Surveyor. These viewers have up to 30 days to view the alley or street once they have received the file following the aforementioned steps. The viewers will then make a recommendation as to whether or not the alley or street should be abandoned.
  5. A public hearing will be held and a copy of the Notice of a Public Hearing will be published twice in the Daily Inter Lake. A copy is also sent to the petitioner and all other abutting property owners.
  6. The Commissioners usually make a decision of whether or not to abandon or alter the alley or street the Public Hearing, unless there are protests or property owners can prove that this roadway would be their only legal access to their property.

Return the petition, map, legal description and fee to the Office of the Flathead County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in the middle of the Main Street in Kalispell.

 Commissioners' Office
Abandonment of County Roads

Base Fee: $75
Mailing/Publication Cost: $50
$ .58 per mile round trip to and from the roadway to the Courthouse at the 800 South Main Street in Kalispell.

  1. Ten signatures from landowners within the County must be obtained on Petition. The petition must have a MAP attached outlining portion of road to be abandoned or altered and a valid LEGAL DESCRIPTION of the road stating the boundaries to be altered or abandoned. *Note: The petitioner is responsible for providing the legal description and may need to hire a Surveyor.
  2. Once the petition is received and the fee is paid with round trip mileage to and from the Courthouse, the petition will be reviewed by the Plat Room to verify signatures and obtain a list of abutters of that road.
  3. The petition will then be forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for viewing and a written report will be provided to the Commissioner with a recommendation of whether or not the road should be abandoned or altered.
  4. The petition is then returned to the Commissioners' Office for viewing by the Commissioner whose district the road is located in the Flathead County Examining Land Surveyor. The viewers have up to 30 days to view the road once they have received the file. The viewers will then make a recommendation as to whether or not the road should be abandoned or altered.
  5. A public hearing will be held and a copy of the Notice of a Public Hearing will be published twice in the Daily Inter Lake. A copy is also sent to the petitioner and all other abutting property owners.
  6. The Commissioners usually make a decision of whether or not to abandon or alter the road the Public Hearing, unless there are protests or property owner can prove that this roadway would be their only legal access to their property.

Return the petition, map, legal description and fee to the Office of the Flathead County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in the middle of the Main Street in Kalispell.

 Commissioners' 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
Weekly Communicable Disease Report

This report provides the weekly report of communicable diseases in Flathead County.

 Population Health
WISEWOMAN

The WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) program was created to help women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke by providing services to promote heart-healthy lifestyles. 

 Population Health
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?

  • Social service agencies
  • Mental health providers
  • Senior services
  • Youth programs and activities
  • Legal services
  • Schools
  • Law enforcement
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Medical Providers
  • Agencies or organizations that provide services to families, adults, or children in the community
  • And more!
 Population Health
Bike Helmets

The Health Department currently has a limited number of bicycle helmets available on a donation basis for children 12 and under.

 Population Health
Sharps

The Flathead County Sharps Program is a partnership between the Flathead City-County Health Department and the Flathead County Solid Waste Department. The program exists to promote safe and proper disposal of needles in Flathead County.

Individuals can pick up sharps containers free of charge at one of the participating pharmacies. Once filled, individuals can either return their sharps containers to the pharmacy OR dispose of them at the designated disposal site at the Flathead County Landfill. 

 Population Health
Rabies Control Program

The purpose of the Rabies Control Program is to conduct investigation and proper follow up for reported animal exposures and promote awareness of rabies prevention methods.

 Population Health
Protest Form

Payment of Taxes Under Protest.  Fill out the form and submit to

Flathead County Treasurer
290 A North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901

 Tax
School Closures Superintendent of Schools
Veteran Directed Care Program

The Veteran Directed Care Program (VDC) empowers Veterans to hire and supervise care providers (may be a family member) to help with daily needs. This program is a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs, who determines eligibility and establishes participant budgets. All VA enrolled veterans, regardless of age, are eligible if they meet the clinical need for the VDC program. Upon referral, an Agency on Aging Care Coordinator will work with the Veteran to develop a self-directed plan of care and will provide ongoing support. Call 406-758-2478 to learn more, or email: aacontactus(at)flathead.mt.gov

 Agency on Aging
Whitefish
  • Whitefish On-Demand - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
  • Whitefish Express Run leaves Kalispell from the Flathead Valley Food Bank at 9:00 AM and arrives at Depot Transit Center in Whitefish at 9:30 AM
  • Leaves Whitefish Depot Transit Center at 4:00 PM and arrives in Kalispell by 4:30 PM
NOTICE

If using Express Run, please arrive early as busses leave promptly.

 Mountain Climber
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
Referral for Legal Assistance

Agency on Aging refers to a local attorney to offer 30-minute Pro bono (free) counseling sessions on select topics. For more information please call the Agency on Aging office: 406-758-5730.

 Agency on Aging

Page Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026