FAQs
Once a complete plan has been submitted and special issues have been addressed (i.e., variances, special reviews, subdivisions, etc.), the initial review takes:
Residential (single-family and duplex): 5-10 working days
Commercial: 30 business days
The City selected the location of the new Recreation Center based on several factors. These included, but were not limited to, size of property, availability, cost, building conditions, and ability for future expansion. The location was acceptable to both the City and MAFB.
The City Attorney's Office can assist victims and other witnesses with questions regarding procedures throughout the trial process, please call 455-8441 for questions. Please note that the City cannot represent individuals in obtaining an Order of Protection; thus victims should also speak with Victim Witness Assistance Services located at 401 Third Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana. Victim Witness will assist in the process of obtaining an Order of Protection and can answer any additional questions regarding the trial processes. The City Prosecution Staff will contact you before trial regarding matters of testimony and trial.
View the current Board and Commission openings. Board openings occur throughout the year. In order to receive an appointment, the City Commission needs to know you are interested. One of the ways to let them know is to download, complete and submit a "Citizen Interest Form" to the City Manager's office. You can apply for one board specifically and all the boards generally. All applications are kept on file for one year unless you ask staff to renew your application. There are also many volunteer opportunities with the City of Great Falls.
CodeRED is a service of Emergency Communications Network which takes security and privacy concerns very seriously. They will not sell, trade, lease or loan any data citizen supplied data to third parties.
No. A pet that is registered is required to either wear a collar and tag or have a microchip implant. However, it is always a good idea to have your pet wear a collar and tag that identifies his owner. Animal Control Officers may not be the ones who find your lost pet. If your pet is wearing a tag and collar bearing your name and contact information, your pet is going to be back home sooner.
If you have other questions or concerns, contact the Utility division at 406-727-8045.
Cascade County Clerk of District Court, (406) 454-6780, located in the Cascade County Courthouse at 415 2nd Avenue North, Room 200, Great Falls, MT 59401.
Some of the reasons a separate permit may be required are:
- By law, most electrical and plumbing permits can only be issued to licensed electricians and licensed plumbers.
- Certain permits are requested before the primary permit is ready (e.g., temporary use permits).
- Some projects are divided among different contractors, each with responsibility for only certain aspects of the job.
- Work in the right-of-way requires a licensed and bonded contractor.
- Certain permits are administered by different City departments.
Social Security Administration Office, (877) 583-4114, located at 2008 23rd Street South, Great Falls, MT 59401.
This is done through the mail, to the State of Montana, Motor Vehicle Division. P.O. Box 201430, Helena, MT 59620-1430. You must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a processing fee.
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A CodeRED Emergency message will have a caller ID of 866-419-5000. A CodeRED General message will have a caller ID 855-969-4636. We suggest you program both numbers in your cell phone as a “new contact” and use “CodeRED Emergency” and “CodeRED General” as the contact name. If you need to replay the emergency notification message again, simply dial the number and you will be able to hear the message again.
First, please call the number listed on your subpoena to verify you are still expected to testify, as court appearances are often rescheduled for various reasons. If the matter is still proceeding, please come to the Civic Center, #2 Park Drive South, enter through the Southeast doors and check in at the Municipal Court window in the basement of the Civic Center.
Yes. Registrations for animals, like cars, are not transferable.
The City's automated phone system at 406-771-1180 provides menu options that will help direct you to the appropriate individual, service or department.
This system automatically connects all incoming calls to the exact extension desired. However, callers can bypass the automated system at anytime, by direct dialing a department or individual. Click on staff directory for a full listing of phone numbers.
The new Recreation Center will be owned by the City of Great Falls and the Park and Recreation Department will oversee daily operations.
Plans are reviewed by the type of project and in the order in which they are received. Expediting a permit would necessitate delaying another permit. There are seldom instances where each applicant is not in a hurry. The best way to expedite your permit is to submit a quality set of plans with complete and detailed information.
An individual must contact the prosecuting attorney's office and request a copy. It is the prosecutor's discretion as to what is released, when, and to whom.
For a police report regarding a misdemeanor, please visit the City Attorney's Police Records Request page for information.
For a police report regarding a felony, please contact the County Attorney's Office at (406) 454-6915.
Police Reports are confidential and may be released under specific conditions. For example, named parties and insurance companies can obtain vehicle accident reports, victims may be able to obtain a police report after prosecution is completed, etc. For full details, visit the "Requests for Police Records" page.
The license is good for one (1) year from the issue date.
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Listen carefully to the entire message. You will have the option to repeat the message by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so or if you need immediate aid from the police or fire department.
The DCIP Grant was awarded to the City of Great Falls in September 2020. The design phase is underway to be followed by the bidding process in order for construction to begin in September of 2021. Per the terms of the grant, groundbreaking for the new facility must occur by September of 2021. The construction timeline estimates completion of the facility by the Early Summer 2024.
