Butte, MT · Silver Bow County
Notice of Occupancy
Property owners submit this notice to direct Butte-Silver Bow’s Water Utility Division to collect water charges from a tenant for a specified property.
What this form is
This notice gives the Water Utility Division written permission to collect water charges from a named tenant at a specified property, starting on the date entered. The effective date cannot be more than 30 days in the past. Owners provide the tenant’s name and phone number, property address, their signature, mailing address, and phone number, and acknowledge their responsibility for charges in certain circumstances.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants the Water Utility Division to collect water charges from a tenant completes and returns this notice.
How to submit it
Return the completed notice to the Water Utility Division, P.O. Box 667, Butte, Montana 59703-0667. Tenants must come to 124 W. Granite Street to sign for service.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the property owner signs and dates the notice, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Notice
Download the Notice of Occupancy PDF.
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Complete The Notice
Enter the tenant’s name and phone number, effective date, property address, and the owner’s mailing address and phone number.
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Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the notice. No attachment is mentioned.
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Return The Notice
Return it to the Water Utility Division at P.O. Box 667, Butte, Montana 59703-0667. The tenant must come to 124 W. Granite Street to sign for service.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Notice of Occupancy do?
- It gives the Water Utility Division written permission to collect water charges from a named tenant for a specified property, starting on the date entered.
- Who completes the Notice of Occupancy?
- The property owner completes and signs the notice, providing tenant and property details. The form says tenants must come to the office to sign for service.
- Do I need a notary for the Notice of Occupancy?
- No. The property owner signs and dates the notice; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Notice of Occupancy?
- Return it to the Water Utility Division at P.O. Box 667, Butte, Montana 59703-0667. Tenants must visit 124 W. Granite Street to sign for service.
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