Chouteau County Permits (Montana)

The Chouteau County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Chouteau County permits. Clerks in Chouteau County, Montana may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Chouteau County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Chouteau County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Chouteau County Clerk Fort Benton MT PO Box 459 59442 406-622-5024


A Chouteau County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Chouteau County, Montana may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Chouteau County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Big Sandy City Hall Big Sandy MT 115 Johannes Avenue 59520 406-378-2210

Fort Benton City Hall Fort Benton MT 1204 Front Street 59442 406-622-5494