Columbia Falls City Hall is restricting access to its offices starting March 19 (tomorrow) it announced Wednesday.

The city is limiting access to the main city hall and the fire hall until further notice in compliance with state and health department directives.

The City Hall foyer will be open to provide a drop off for permits, planning documents and other routine requests but the building doors will be locked to limit walk-in and face-to face services.

City services will remain fully staffed and operational during this time, including field activities and inspections performed by Public Works and the Building Department.

Please contact the City for all questions and services, the main phone number is (406) 892-4391.

The public may also contact departments directly at the following numbers: Public Works – (406) 892-4430

Building or Planning and Zoning – (406) 892-4384 or (406) 892-4432

Park Use Requests/Job applications – (406) 892-4391

City Manager – (406) 892-4384

City Court – (406) 892-4340

Utility Billing Clerk – (406) 892-4392 Fire Department – (406) 892-3911

Utility payments will be accepted and processed as usual through mail, drop box, ACH or online (pay.gov linked to the City’s website, https://cityofcolumbiafalls.org). Please call the utilities clerk at (406) 892-4392 should you need to make a cash payment or make payment arrangements. The water department will not be entering homes to service or replace water meters at this time, unless there is an emergency.

The city court payments will be processed as customary through the mail and drop box. Phone the court directly at (406) 892-4340 if you have a required court appearance to reschedule or to obtain specific appearance instructions.

For customers needing non-emergency police services please use the contact button located by the rear door of City Hall. This is a direct link to the Dispatch Center which will put you in contact with a police officer. For all emergencies, please call 911.