Welcome
Welcome to the Planning and Community Development Department of the City of Great Falls!
The Department carries out many functions which fall into two general areas: Planning and Community Development.
Planning
Community Development
Community Services
- Community Development Block Grant/HOME Program -- The department administers the allocation of federal funds for the purpose of creating viable communities. Projects benefit low/moderate income citizens or remove slum and blight.
- Neighborhood Councils, services to
- Fair Housing
- Housing Rehabilitation Services
- Civic Center Facilities Maintenance -- Three full service custodians maintain and care for this 50+ year old community treasure. They are aided by a janitorial contract.
Building Safety
- Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical
- Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Code Enforcement, Private Property Complaints
- Developer Assistance
- Sign Code
Other
Community Involvement
Staff support or liaison efforts are effectively provided to the following Boards and Commissions and Community Resources:
- Board of Adjustment/Appeals
- Design Review Board
- Parking Commission
- Community Development Council
- Great Falls Planning Board
- Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
- Neighborhood Councils
- Great Falls Development
- NeighborWorks Great Falls
- Chamber of Commerce
- Community Economic Development Council