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FAQs
How can I be notified of upcoming meetings?
How do I submit written comments to the City Commission if I can't be at the meeting?
Send the written comments to Cora Pritt, City Clerk, 106 1st ST East, Polson Mt 59860, or deliver to City Hall, or through email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com any comment needs to be submitted by 12.00 PM on the Thursday before the meeting.
Are there any Job Openings?
For all available positions please visit the Job Opportunities page for all inquiries
Can I pay my bill over the phone?
No, we can not take payments over the phone. However, we do offer an online payment option in the Online Bill Pay on the main page.
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You can pay with cash, check, , and money order. A debit or credit card is also accepted with an additional 3% processing fee. We also offer an online payment option in the Online Bill Pay portal.
Do I report political signs or advertisement violations to the police department?
No. Contact City Hall at 883-8200 or email the Code Compliance Officer at codecompliance@cityofpolson.com. For more information please visit the Code Compliance page.
Do you offer automatic Payment withdrawal?
Yes, There is a short form to fill out and return to the Utilities Clerk with a voided check. Your payment will be automatically processed from the account provided, on the 15th of every month.
Does the police department handle chicken permits or kennel licensing?
No. Contact City Hall at 883-8200 or email the Code Compliance Officer at codecompliance@cityofpolson.com. For more information please visit the Code Compliance page
Does the police department provide finger print services?
Not currently, contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at (406) 883-7272.
Hours of Operation
The City Halls hours of operation are 8:00a.m .- 5:00p.m.
How can I pay my utility bill?
You can pay with cash, check, , and money order. A debit or credit card is also accepted with an additional 3% processing fee. We also offer an online payment option in the Online Bill Pay portal.
How do I file a complaint or compliment a city officials actions/behavior?
Contact City Hall at 406-883-8200 or stop by at 106 1st Street East, Polson MT.
How do I file a complaint or compliment and officer's actions/behavior?
Come by the Police Department inside City Hall at 106 1ST St E or call (406) 883-8211.
How do I find out if someone is in jail?
Contact the Lake County Detention Facility at (406) 883-7272.
How do I get a concealed weapons permit?
Contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at (406) 883-7282.
How do I pay a fine or traffic ticket?
Contact City court.
Appearance Hours: All other business:
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday
Fine payments can be paid by cash, check or money orders. You may pay online with a credit/debit card using the City Court Online Payments portal.
After-hours
Payment drop box is located to the right of the entrance to City Hall.
If you have any questions contact: Nora Walter at 406-883-8212
How do I pay my Water and Sewer bill?
You can pay your bill at City Hall during hours of operation, via check, cash, or card. For after hours you can utilize the drop-box located to the Right of the main entrance of City Hall. You can also utilize our Online Bill Pay option.
How do I put the account in my name? (renter responsible for utilities)
The account stays in the homeowners name, we can add the renter as a tenant and they will receive a bill as well. Please contact City Hall for more information 406-883-8200 or stop in at 106 1st street East, Polson mt. 59860.
How do I report an ongoing issue in my neighborhood such as speeding or suspected drug activity?
Call the non-emergency dispatch number, (406) 883–7301, and request to speak with an officer.
I’m a retired law enforcement officer. Does the PPD have an annual Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) qualification?
Yes, usually in the Spring. Please contact the Police Clerk for a current date, (406) 883-8211.
Do the search results include the contents of PDFs and other documents?
Yes. The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.
If I search for a phrase (e.g. alarm permit), will the results only show exact matches?
No. By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase. In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit or both.
In order to search on an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations. The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.
Are there any openings for police officers?
Check our social media accounts or Job Opportunities page for employment opportunities.
Can I exclude a word from a search (e.g. all pages that have the word "alarm" but not the word "permit"?
Yes. You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-). In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.
Is there any volunteer positions or internships available?
Contact the Police Clerk at (406) 883-8211. For all other Volunteer opportunities visit the Volunteer Opportunities page.