Helena, MT · Lewis and Clark County
Land Use Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a land use approval or change from Helena’s Community Development Department.
What this form is
Use this application to request a land use approval or change, such as an annexation, conditional use permit, zoning variance, subdivision, appeal, or site review. The form asks for the requested action, contact details, property address and legal description, geocode, parcel size, and current zoning. Submit the most recent deed and plat, plus proof of current paid taxes; the property owner must sign.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a listed land use approval or change, and applicants filing on their behalf, need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and any associated checklist to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 316 North Park Avenue, Room 445, Helena, MT 59623, by email to [email protected], or online through the City’s Civic Access portal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a deed, recent plat, and proof of paid taxes, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Land Use Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Select the requested land use action and fill in the contact and property information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include the most recent deed and plat, proof of current paid taxes, and any associated checklist.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner sign, then submit the application to the Planning Division by mail, email, or the Civic Access portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Helena Land Use Application request?
- It lets property owners and applicants request listed land use approvals or changes, including annexation, permits, variances, subdivisions, appeals, and site review.
- What attachments should I provide with the application?
- The form requests the most recent deed and recent plat, as well as proof that current taxes are paid. It also says associated checklists may be submitted.
- Do I need a notary for the Helena Land Use Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a deed, recent plat, and proof of paid taxes, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Helena Land Use Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, by mail or email using the contact details on the form, or online through the City’s Civic Access portal.
Need something notarized?
This Land Use Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Helena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.