All Business, Pet, & Chicken Licenses/Permits expire on December 31st of the issued year, and must be renewed on or after January 1st.
Please
Contact Town Hall for any necessary Permit/License Applications or if you have any questions.
- Zoning Compliance Permit Information
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- For full explanation and all information regarding Zoning Compliance within Town limits, see Title 17: Zoning of the Town Ordinances.
- Zoning Compliance Permit Fee –$75
- Although the Town does not have building codes, a zoning compliance permit is required prior to any new construction. A zoning compliance permit application is available at the Town Hall. The zoning compliance officer will review your plans and onsite preparation prior to approval.
- Commercial properties are subject to state building codes and must be approved by a state inspector.
- Business License Information
- For full explanation and all information regarding Business Licenses within Town limits, see Title 5: Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations of the Town Ordinances.
- All businesses within Town limits must acquire a Business License.
- A regular business license requires a $30 annual fee.
- Beer, Wine, & Liquor License Information
- A copy of your State License must be submitted with your Business License Application.
- A ‘Beer & Wine Permit’ costs an additional $110 .
- An ‘Alcohol Permit’ costs an additional $110.
- A ‘Weekend Vendor Permit’ is available for $10.
- Animal License and Permit Information
- For full explanation and all information regarding Animals within Town limits, see Title 6: Animals of the Town Ordinances.
- Dog License Basic Information — Title 6: Animals, Chapter 6.08
- All dogs living within Town limits must have a valid Dog License for the year.
- Dog licenses require proof of Rabies Vaccination.
- Dog License Fees
- $7 — Fixed
- $20 — Non-Fixed
- Chicken Permit Basic Information — Title 6: Animals, Chapter 6.20
- Up to 6 female chickens.
- Must have an adequate chicken coop.
- NO male chickens within Town limits.
- Chicken Permit Fee — $10
The Town of Hot Springs does not provide any Driving Related Testing or Permits. For information on such, see below.
- For information about regarding Driver Related Testing or Permits, contact one of the following:
- SANDERS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
- 406.827.6938
- 1111 W Main Street, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
- LAKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
- 406.883.3755
- 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860
- KALISPELL
- 866.450.8034
- 1325 U.S. Hwy 2 W Suite E, Kalispell, MT 59901
- MISSOULA
- 866.450.8034
- 2681 Palmer St A, Missoula, MT 59808