Permitting and Regulations

Permitting Information

• Joint Application – for use by anyone planning to do work in Montana's floodplains, streams, wetlands, etc.
• Joint Application Instructions
• Floodproofing Certificate Information 

Local Floodplain Administrators

• Submittal Requirements for Floodplain Permit Applications
• Permit Review Checklist
• Application for a Variance  
• Floodplain Variance Checklist   
• Permit Compliance Certification Form   
• Emergency Notification Form   
• Appeals Application   
• Official Complaint Form   

Publications

• Guide to Stream Permitting in Montana
• Realtor Wetland Book – a guide for Montana's realtors representing property in wetlands and riparian areas.

Additional Resources

10 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Floodplain Consultant

Regulations

State

• Montana Code Annotated
• Montana Code Annotated - PDF
• Administrative Rules - Floodplain Management

Federal

• Code of Federal Regulations

Model Ordinance for Communities

• 2023 Model Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations – PDF version
• 2023 Model Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations – Word version