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Disaster & Emergency Services
Carbon County Emergency Management is the agency responsible for coordinating comprehensive emergency management in Carbon County. We build, sustain, and improve our ability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate hazards. Responsibilities: - Prepare for, coordinate, and implement emergency and disaster functions (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation) to ensure continuity of government and operations, survival of the populace, and reduction of human suffering and property damage. - Establish, develop, and coordinate with multiple agencies the county-wide DES program for emergency response. - Conduct both exercises and testing of emergency plans and warning systems, as well as provide public education and training programs. - Respond to emergency incidents and hazardous materials incidents in Carbon County. - Work with the sheriff's office, elected officials, and first responders in evacuations, as well as maintain shelters and inform the community of facts during emergency situations. - Establish and manage the EOC, as well as inform and advise the Carbon County Board of Commissioners, mayors, and other entities responsible for emergency management. - Act as liaison related to local, state, and federal agencies. - Manage or act as a media source through public information. - Prepare and manage funding grants with reporting requirements to the Carbon County Board of Commissioners and the State of Montana DES. - Serve as the designated department for writing, reviewing, and maintaining the Carbon County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (to include the Hazmat Plan, Distribution Plan, and the Continuity of Government and Operations Plan), along with the Carbon County Emergency Operations Plan. - Serve as Chairperson of the Carbon County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Mission: The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining Carbon County's emergency services system, including the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Emergency Management Functions: Preparedness: This is a continuous process of planning, organizing/equipping, training, exercising, and evaluating/improving that ensures the regular examination of threats, hazards, and risks. Preparedness priorities are developed to ensure that the needed preparedness elements are incorporated through this cycle. Mitigation: The mitigation function includes identifying the hazards that threaten our communities in Carbon County and supporting the measures needed to reduce and avoid impacts to property and life safety. Response: The response function includes coordinating operational response at the local level for any incident, emergency, or disaster, which can include working with multiple departments at the state and federal level. Recovery: This phase helps support both individuals and communities affected by disasters in their recovery efforts, along with mitigating future incidents. Get Involved: Keeping each other safe during times of emergency is up to all of us. If you would like to get involved, you can do so by becoming a volunteer or enrolling for emergency notifications. Contact Information: Cyrina Allen, Emergency Manager County Personal Services Building 10 Oakes Ave S., Suite E PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 446-1038 X 1 C: (406) 426-8746 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For emergencies, please call 911. Resources available include Carbonalert.org, Montana DES, ready.gov, and local emergency plans including the Carbon County Emergency Operations Plan, Eastern Region Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Carbon County Specific Hazard Plan.
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Disaster & Emergency Services
Carbon County Emergency Management is the agency responsible for coordinating comprehensive emergency management in Carbon County. We build, sustain, and improve our ability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate hazards. Responsibilities: - Prepare for, coordinate, and implement emergency and disaster functions (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation) to ensure continuity of government and operations, survival of the populace, and reduction of human suffering and property damage. - Establish, develop, and coordinate with multiple agencies the county-wide DES program for emergency response. - Conduct both exercises and testing of emergency plans and warning systems, as well as provide public education and training programs. - Respond to emergency incidents and hazardous materials incidents in Carbon County. - Work with the sheriff's office, elected officials, and first responders in evacuations, as well as maintain shelters and inform the community of facts during emergency situations. - Establish and manage the EOC, as well as inform and advise the Carbon County Board of Commissioners, mayors, and other entities responsible for emergency management. - Act as liaison related to local, state, and federal agencies. - Manage or act as a media source through public information. - Prepare and manage funding grants with reporting requirements to the Carbon County Board of Commissioners and the State of Montana DES. - Serve as the designated department for writing, reviewing, and maintaining the Carbon County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (to include the Hazmat Plan, Distribution Plan, and the Continuity of Government and Operations Plan), along with the Carbon County Emergency Operations Plan. - Serve as Chairperson of the Carbon County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Mission: The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining Carbon County's emergency services system, including the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Emergency Management Functions: Preparedness: This is a continuous process of planning, organizing/equipping, training, exercising, and evaluating/improving that ensures the regular examination of threats, hazards, and risks. Preparedness priorities are developed to ensure that the needed preparedness elements are incorporated through this cycle. Mitigation: The mitigation function includes identifying the hazards that threaten our communities in Carbon County and supporting the measures needed to reduce and avoid impacts to property and life safety. Response: The response function includes coordinating operational response at the local level for any incident, emergency, or disaster, which can include working with multiple departments at the state and federal level. Recovery: This phase helps support both individuals and communities affected by disasters in their recovery efforts, along with mitigating future incidents. Get Involved: Keeping each other safe during times of emergency is up to all of us. If you would like to get involved, you can do so by becoming a volunteer or enrolling for emergency notifications. Contact Information: Cyrina Allen, Emergency Manager County Personal Services Building 10 Oakes Ave S., Suite E PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 446-1038 X 1 C: (406) 426-8746 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For emergencies, please call 911. Resources available include Carbonalert.org, Montana DES, ready.gov, and local emergency plans including the Carbon County Emergency Operations Plan, Eastern Region Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Carbon County Specific Hazard Plan.
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Careers - Carbon County Employment Application Job Application Please return application to: PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 Working at Carbon County SANITARIAN Announcement Job Description FAIRGROUNDS MANAGER Announcement Job Description PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER – currently accepting applications for the applicant pool Job Description County offices open: MONDAY – FRIDAY (EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Discover Carbon County
Located in south central Montana, Carbon County spans 2,026 square miles and includes some of the state's most diverse geography. Equally diverse is the county's population, which includes farm and ranch families, small rural towns, an Amish community, and one of Montana's leading tourist destinations, the City of Red Lodge, which is also the county seat. Carbon County Communities: Bearcreek | Belfry | Boyd | Bridger | Edgar | Fromberg | Joliet | Luther | Red Lodge | Roberts | Roscoe | Silesia Silesia was named for the nearby mineral springs, Silesia Springs. In 1892, Joliet was established as a shipping point by construction of the Rocky Fork and Cook City Railway. Boyd is the gateway to Cooney State Park reservoir, a popular place to fish, boat, and camp. Edgar is located near the Crow Indian Reservation and the town of Pryor where Crow Chief Plenty Coups is buried. Fromberg is home to the Clarks Fork Valley Museum, housed in one of the last class four, rural area railroad depots in the nation. Roberts was started by the Northern Pacific Railroad and originally named Merritt. Bridger is a short distance from the Bluewater Fish Hatchery and gateway to the Pryor Mountains, home to a herd of wild mustangs. Roscoe was originally named Morris. The name was changed to Roscoe in 1905 to avoid confusion with mail going to Norris, Montana. Luther is an unincorporated community located in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Red Lodge serves as the seat of Carbon County, and gateway to Yellowstone National Park via the world renowned Beartooth Highway. Established in 1905, Bearcreek drew immigrant miners and their families to work in nearby coal mines during the early part of the 20th century. In 1906, the Yellowstone Park Railroad Company extended into the town of Belfry with plans to continue up the Clark's Fork Valley, but that extension never happened. A Look Back: 1851 - U.S. Government and Crow Tribe entered a treaty with the Crow owning land around Red Lodge 1866 - Coal was discovered 1880 - U.S. Government and Crow Tribe entered a treaty that allowed the area to be settled by Anglo-Saxon pioneers starting in 1882 1884 - Red Lodge Post Office opened 1887 - Rocky Fork Coal Company opened the first mine in the county 1888 - Mining began in the Bearcreek and Washoe valleys 1888 - First deputy sheriff elected 1889 - Railroad came to Red Lodge Winter 1894-1895 - Montana Legislature introduced a bill recommending the creation of Carbon County since the Red Lodge Coalfield was one of the largest producers of coal in Montana March 4, 1895 - Carbon County created from sections of Park and Yellowstone Counties 1907 - Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railroad Depot opened and resulted in the creation of Belfry 1915 - Carbon County becomes the site of the first producing oil well in Montana at the Elk Basin oilfield 1931-1936 - Beartooth Highway constructed for $1.1 million 1943 - 74 miners killed in an underground explosion at Smith Mine near Bearcreek 1946 - Shangri-Law Ski Area resort developed 1949 - Shangri-Law Ski Area resort destroyed by forest fire 1950s - Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railroad line closed 1960 - Grizzly Peak Ski Area established (now Red Lodge Mountain Resort ski area)
FORMS & RESOURCES
FORMS A Attendance Record (School) B Birth Certificate Building for Lease or Rent Regulations C Catering Endorsement Approval Certification of Immunization Code of the West Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Chapter 5) Complaint – Sample Civil Complaint – Sample Small Claims Concealed Weapons Permit D Death Certificate E Employment Application Encroachment Application F Fair Rental Agreement G Growth Policy (2020) H Herd District Map Highway Patrol Accident Form I Immunization Timing Schedule J Junk Vehicle Form M Marriage Application Military Discharge Certificate Affidavit Military Discharge Certificate Application (DD 214) O Open Cut Mining P Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Protection Order Application Public Accommodations Plan Review for Short-Term Rentals R RES 2024-15 Carbon County Development Regulations Adopted Feb 2024 Res 24-15 RES 2026-12 Adopt Amended Fee Schedule Road Cut Permit Road Encroachment Application Road Petition (Establish, Alter, Abandon, Name Change) Road Priority List S Septic Application List for Parcels Less than 20 Acres DEQ Application Septic Application List of Required Documents for Parcels Greater than 20 Acres Septic Licensed Installers Septic Qualified Site Evaluators to Submit LocalDEQ Applications V Voter Registration Application Voter Registration, Absentee Ballot Application W Weed Subdivision Improvement Plan Witness Statement RESOURCES Board Application Community Services Directory (Carbon County Connect) Complaint Form – for Violations of County Regulations or Ordinances Copy Application (Clerk & Recorder) Group 1 Permit Application (Residential) Group 2 Permit Application (Commercial / Industrial) Conditional Use Permit DEQ Approval Copy Request Emergency Operations Plan Fees – Clerk & Recorder Finance & Budget Information Floodplain Permit Application Herbicide Cost Share Home School, Intent to Land Use Complaint Form Montana Code Annotated Realty Transfer Certificate Road Approach Application Road Priority Map Rural Address Request School Directory Septic Application for Parcels with Existing DEQ Sanitary Approval or Replacements Septic Permit Copy Request for Existing Permits Subdivision Regulations Office Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY (EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Carbon County Planning & Development
Carbon County Planning & Development Contact Information: Forrest Mandeville (contractor) County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 466 Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 690-1933 Email: [email protected] Planning & Development Regulations - Development Permit Application Guidebook - Comprehensive Development Regulations (Rev 2024) - Fee Schedule - Growth Policy 2020 - Part One Zoning Petitions – Resolution 2009-16 - Subdivision Regulations Online Development Permit Application(s) & Payment Portal - Group 1: Residential Application - Group 2: Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Family Application - Conditional Use Permit Application - Rural Address Application - County Road Approach Permit Application - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Septic) Permit Application Additional Permitting Resources - Rural Address Application - County Road Approach - Carbon County Floodplain Administration - FEMA Floodplain Administrator - DNRC Joint Application for Proposed Work in Montana's Streams, Wetlands, Floodplains, and other Water Bodies - Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program - Montana Department of Environmental Quality Sanitary Review Subdivisions Overview: Subdivisions are regulated under the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, Title 76, chapter 3, MCA., and under local Subdivision Regulations. Review of subdivisions is done locally by a part-time planner and a 10 member county planning board. The State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reviews subdivisions under Title 76, Chapter 4, MCA. What is a Subdivision? If you create one or more parcels under 160 acres in size for SALE, RENT, or LEASE then you are subdividing land and are subject to subdivision review. State DEQ review is required on all parcels under 20 acres. Exemptions: Yes, there are some property splits that are exempt from review, such as the family conveyance and agricultural exemptions. There are some restrictions on the use of exemptions. Some exemptions are still subject to DEQ review. How to Subdivide Property in Carbon County: First, set up an informal meeting with the local subdivision administrator or planning director to discuss your plans. Bring a sketch map of the project, and have a legal description handy. Second, contact a certified land surveyor to prepare a survey. Third, depending on the complexity of the project, it is recommended that you contact a professional engineer familiar with preparing Subdivision applications. Generally, there are two (2) steps, one being local subdivision review and the other being DEQ sanitary review. DEQ review is required on all lots or tracts less than 20 acres in size. Local subdivision review is required on all lots or tracts less than 160 acres in size. Types of Subdivisions: Minor subdivisions have 5 or fewer lots. Major subdivisions have 6 or more lots. Subdivision Application Review: Depending on the type of the subdivision, complete applications are reviewed by the planning office and the Carbon County Planning Board. Recommendations are made to the County Commissioners who has final authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. Subdivisions are reviewed for compliance with: - The adopted County Growth Policy - Local Subdivision Regulations - The Montana Subdivision and Platting Act Applicable Regulations: Generally, there are two (2) separate regulations: - Local Subdivision review by local planning boards, planning departments, and elected officials - Sanitary review by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Timeline: This depends on the type of subdivision, but generally speaking, you should count on several months, especially for Sanitary Review, by the Montana DEQ. Surveyor Requirements: Yes, subdivisions must be surveyed. Review Fees: This depends on the type and size of the subdivision. Check with the planning office for a fee schedule. State DEQ sanitary review also depends on the type and size of the subdivision but generally the cost is about $250.00 per lot. Check with the planning office or DEQ for their fee schedule. Road Requirements: You must provide LEGAL and PHYSICAL access to each subdivision lot. Legal access would consist of an easement, right-of-way, or direct access to a public road. Physical access is the actual road which must be constructed to minimum county standards. Planning Board: The Planning Board consists of 10 members. Bylaws, member lists, and agendas/minutes are available. Hours of Operation: MONDAY – FRIDAY (EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Carbon County Clerk & Recorder
Carbon County Clerk & Recorder Macque L. Bohleen, Clerk & Recorder County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 446-1220 F: (406) 446-2640 [email protected] Resources: - Public Records Search - Property Tax Forms (select "Forms" tab) - Property Ownership Maps (Montana Cadastral) - Document Request Forms Available: - Burials of Persons on Private Property - Birth Certificate - Death Certificate - Military Discharge Certificate Application (DD 214) - Military Discharge Certificate Affidavit - Realty Transfer Certificate - Recording Fee Calculator - Termination of Joint Tenancy - Declaration of Homestead - Revocable Transfer on Death Deed - 25-26 MACR Scholarship Application - Revocation of Declaration of Homestead The Clerk & Recorder is an elected county official whose office is responsible for recording and maintaining legal documents relating to real estate records, land descriptions, county birth and death records, and Board of County Commissioners records. The types of documents maintained in the Clerk's office include: - Deeds - Mortgages - Liens - Powers of Attorney - Homestead Declarations - Subdivision Plats - Certificate of Survey - Military Discharge - Federal Income Tax Lien Staff: - Macque L. Bohleen, Clerk & Recorder (Term Expires: 12/31/2026) - Katrina Kruger, Deputy Clerk & Recorder - Crystal Roascio, Deputy Clerk & Recorder / Elections Administrator - Gracey Everett, Clerk iDoc Market Transition to Tyler Identity Community (TID-C): On December 16, 2025, iDoc Market will transition to the Tyler Identity Community (TID-C) authentication system for all user logins. This move provides enhanced modern security, unified single sign-on experience across Tyler applications, and simplified password and identity management. Actions Required Before December 16, 2025: 1. Confirm existing iDoc Market email address matches the email used in Tyler Identity (TID-C) account 2. Create TID-C account at https://identity.tylerportico.com using the same email address currently listed in iDoc Market profile 3. If already having a TylerID account, check the associated email and update iDoc Market user email to match Full setup instructions available at: https://tylerportico.com/access/getting-started/ Users who do not have a matching and verified TID-C account by December 16, 2025 may lose access until their identity is updated. Document Standards (7-4-2636, MCA): Standard documents must meet margin requirements (3" at top of 1st page, at least 1" at top of subsequent pages, at least 1" at bottom, at least 1/2" on sides), be legible in blue or black ink on white 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper, provide names of parties on 1st or 2nd page, include return address in upper left hand of first page, and provide legal description if document conveys real property interest. Fee Schedule (7-4-2637): Standard document recording: $20.00 for first page and $10.00 for each consecutive page Non-standard document recording: Fee specified above plus $10.00 Document Copy Fees (7-4-2631): - Copy of record or paper: $0.50 for first page, $0.25 for each subsequent page - Certified copy with seal: $2.00 - Certified birth certificate copy: $8.00 - Certified death certificate copy: $7.00 - Filing and indexing writs, liens, etc.: $5.00 - Filing subdivision/townsite plats: $25.00 plus per-lot fees - Filing certificates of surveys: $25.00 plus $0.50 per tract or lot - Searching index records: $0.50 per year - Administering oath with certificate and seal: No charge - Taking and certifying acknowledgment with seal: No charge Fee Increase (Effective 10/1/2025): Effective October 1, 2025, Montana Legislature HB192 increased recording fees for all Clerk & Recorders in the state. Old recording fees were $8.00 per page. New recording fees are $20.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each consecutive page. Re-Recording Documents: Carbon County requires the original document to be presented for any re-recording. If the original document was e-recorded, the original recording label will be applied followed by the new recording label. Re-recordings are not accepted via e-recording; they must be presented hard copy either in person or via mail. Certified copies with seal from the office of e-recorded documents may be re-recorded as long as presented as hard copy. Recordings After 4:30 PM (Effective 10/2/2025): Documents received after 4:30 pm will not be recorded until the next business day. Office Hours: Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Current Issues - Carbon County
Current Issues of Carbon County Dust Control – 2026 Applications are open Fee Schedule Revision Growth Policy Update Subdivision Regulations Update COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING Community Wildfire Protection Plan US 212 Robinson to 2 Mile NEW BURN PERMIT SYSTEM
GIS & Addressing
Carbon County GIS and Addressing Patrick Benson, GIS & Address Coordinator County Personal Services Building 10 Oakes Ave S., Suite F PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday For general inquiries expect a response within 1 to 2 business days. P: (406) 445-7271 [email protected] ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The GIS & Addressing Department coordinates geographic information systems for Carbon County, produces map products for internal and public use, and maintains the official database of road names and physical addresses for 9-1-1 and emergency services. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is the technology behind digital maps and location-based data. If you need a county map, want to download geographic data, or have a question about an address, this is the right place. GIS OPEN DATA PORTAL: Carbon County maps, GIS data, and address records are available through our open data portal. Free and open to the public, no account required. The portal includes: - Interactive map with roads, parcels, floodplains, and address points - Downloadable GIS datasets (Shapefile, GeoJSON, CSV, KML) - Printable PDF maps including the county road map, BLM, and Forest Service areas - 9-1-1 address lookup tool For data or map requests not available through the portal, contact the GIS office directly. ADDRESSING: The GIS & Addressing Department is the addressing authority for Carbon County. We assign and maintain physical addresses for all structures within the county for the purpose of 9-1-1 and emergency services. To apply for a new address: - Apply online through the County Development Permit Package Application - Download the printable address application For questions about an existing address or to report a missing address, contact the GIS office directly. MAP PRODUCTS: PDF maps are available for free through the GIS portal. Printed maps are available at cost-recovery pricing. Size, paper type, ink, and lamination determine the final cost. Contact the GIS office for a quote.
Fairgrounds
Carbon County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Manager: Sterling Murphy Address: 94 Rodeo Drive, Red Lodge, MT 59068 Phone: (406) 818-1302 Email: [email protected] Social Media: carboncountymtfair Resources: - Fairgrounds Rental Agreement - Fee Schedule - Carbon County Fair information Agenda Submission: Any agenda items to be placed on the agenda need to be delivered to the Fairgrounds Manager by noon on the Thursday prior to the scheduled Fair Board meeting. Agenda items can be sent to: [email protected] Fair Board Meeting: The Fair Board meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Edgar Gruel Building. Upcoming Events (2026): - Home of Champions Rodeo: June 30 - July 5 - Tour De Wyoming: July 13 - July 14 - Carbon County Fair: July 18 - July 26 - Fair Board Meeting: July 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Private Event: July 31, 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
County Commissioners
County Commissioners Carbon County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of three elected officials who serve six-year staggered terms. Carbon County is divided into three districts each represented by a Commissioner: District 1 Bridger, District 2 Joliet, and District 3 Red Lodge. All legislative, executive, and administrative powers and duties of the local government not specifically reserved by law or ordinance to other elected official reside in the Commission. The Board of County Commissioners has jurisdiction and power to represent the County, has care of the County property, and manages the business and concerns of the County; the Commission has the jurisdiction and authority to perform all other acts and functions which may be necessary to fulfill the duties of the chief executive authority of the County government. (MCA-7-5-2101) The Commissioners' duties include: oversight of County expenditures, appointing non-elected department heads, administering County contracts and policies, maintaining County infrastructure, and the County budget. Contact Information: County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 Phone: (406) 446-1595 Fax: (406) 446-2640 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Public Comment Period: 8:30 a.m. Commissioners: Scott Miller, Bridger Dist. #1 Commissioner (406) 425-3104 Term Expires: 12/31/2026 Scott Blain, Joliet Dist. #2 Commissioner, Presiding Officer (406) 698-7692 Term Expires: 12/31/2028 Bill Bullock, Red Lodge Dist. #3 Commissioner (406) 425-4517 Term Expires: 12/31/2030
Extension Services
The Carbon County Extension Office extends university knowledge to the people of Carbon County, even if they never set foot on a campus. It gives every Montanan access to useful information and expert help via workshops, demonstrations, community meetings, publications, videos, the Internet and other sources. Office Hours: Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carbon County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds Sterling Murphy, Fairgrounds Manager 94 Rodeo Drive Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 818-1302 [email protected] carboncountymtfair Resources Available: - Fairgrounds Rental Agreement - Fee Schedule - Carbon County Fair information Agenda Submission: Any agenda items to be placed on the agenda need to be delivered to the Fairgrounds Manager by noon on the Thursday prior to the scheduled Fair Board meeting. Agenda items can be sent to: [email protected] Upcoming Events: - Home of Champions Rodeo: June 30 - July 5, 2026 - Tour De Wyoming: July 13-14, 2026 - Carbon County Fair: July 18-26, 2026 - Fair Board Meeting: July 20, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (3rd Monday of every month, Edgar Gruel Building) - Private Event: July 31, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM Fair Board Meetings: Held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Edgar Gruel Building.
Planning & Development
Carbon County Planning & Development Contact Information: Forrest Mandeville (contractor) County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 466 Red Lodge, MT 59068 Phone: (406) 690-1933 Email: [email protected] Planning & Development Regulations The department provides access to: - Development Permit Application Guidebook - Comprehensive Development Regulations (Rev 2024) - Fee Schedule - Growth Policy 2020 - Part One Zoning Petitions – Resolution 2009-16 - Subdivision Regulations Online Applications & Portals: - Online Development Permit Application(s) & Payment Portal - Group 1: Residential Application - Group 2: Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Family Application - Conditional Use Permit Application - Rural Address Application - County Road Approach Permit Application - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Septic) Permit Application Additional Resources: - Rural Address Application - County Road Approach - Carbon County Floodplain Administration - FEMA Floodplain Administrator - DNRC Joint Application for Proposed Work in Montana's Streams, Wetlands, Floodplains, and other Water Bodies - Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program - Montana Department of Environmental Quality Sanitary Review How Do I? - File an Application for Exemption from Subdivision Claim - File a Land Use Complaint Form - Apply for a Road Encroachment Permit - Apply For a Road Cut Permit - View Current Fee Schedule - View Comprehensive Development Regulations (rev 05/20/2021) Subdivisions Subdivision General Information: Subdivisions are regulated under the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, Title 76, chapter 3, MCA., and under local Subdivision Regulations. Review of subdivisions is done locally by a part-time planner and a 10 member county planning board. The State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reviews subdivisions under Title 76, Chapter 4, MCA. Subdivision FAQ: WHAT IS A SUBDIVISION? If you create one or more parcels under 160 acres in size for SALE, RENT, or LEASE then you are subdividing land and are subject to subdivision review. State DEQ review is required on all parcels under 20 acres. ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DEFINITION? Yes, there are some property splits that are exempt from review, such as the family conveyance and agricultural exemptions. There are some restrictions on the use of exemptions. Some exemptions are still subject to DEQ review. HOW DO I GO ABOUT SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY IN CARBON COUNTY? First, set up an informal meeting with the local subdivision administrator or planning director to discuss your plans. Bring a sketch map of the project, and have a legal description handy. Second, contact a certified land surveyor to prepare a survey. Third, depending on the complexity of the project, it is recommended that you contact a professional engineer familiar with preparing Subdivision applications. Generally, there are two (2) steps, one being local subdivision review and the other being DEQ sanitary review. DEQ review is required on all lots or tracts less than 20 acres in size. Local subdivision review is required on all lots or tracts less than 160 acres in size. ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES SUBDIVISIONS? Yes, Minor subdivisions have 5 or fewer lots. Major subdivisions have 6 or more lots. HOW ARE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION REVIEWED? Depending on the type of the subdivision, complete applications are reviewed by the planning office and the Carbon County Planning Board. Recommendations are made to the County Commissioners who has final authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. Subdivisions are reviewed for compliance with: - The adopted County Growth Policy - Local Subdivision Regulations - The Montana Subdivision and Platting Act WHAT REGULATIONS APPLY TO SUBDIVIDING PROPERTY? Generally, there are two (2) separate regulations: - Local Subdivision review by local planning boards, planning departments, and elected officials - Sanitary review by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A SUBDIVISION APPROVED? This depends on the type of subdivision, but generally speaking, you should count on several months, especially for Sanitary Review, by the Montana DEQ. DO I NEED TO HIRE A SURVEYOR? Yes, subdivisions must be surveyed. HOW MUCH ARE REVIEW FEES? This depends on the type and size of the subdivision. Check with the planning office for a fee schedule. State DEQ sanitary review also depends on the type and size of the subdivision but generally the cost is about $250.00 per lot. Check with the planning office or DEQ for their fee schedule. DO I HAVE TO BUILD A ROAD? You must provide LEGAL and PHYSICAL access to each subdivision lot. Legal access would consist of an easement, right-of-way, or direct access to a public road. Physical access is the actual road which must be constructed to minimum county standards. Subdivision Documents Available: - Subdivision Waiver Form - Subdivision Weed Management Plan - Subdivision Regulations - Resolution 2026-16: Adopt Amended Subdivision Regulations - Pre-Application Meeting Request Form - Pre-Application Meeting Checklist - Potential Agency Contacts - Preliminary Plat Application - Submittal Requirements - Final Plat Application - SIA and Waiver - Acceptable Forms of Improvement Guarantees - Letter of Credit Sample - RSID Petition Procedure - Environmental Assessment - Summary of Probable Impacts - Community Impact Report - Easement Document Template - Exempt Survey Application - Agricultural Covenant Declaration - Agricultural Covenant Revocation - Lienholder Consent Sample - Affidavit of Family Transfer - Sample Certifications Planning Board - Planning Board Bylaws - Planning Board Members - Planning Board Agendas & Minutes
Elections & Voter Information
Elections & Voter Information Crystal Roascio, Elections Administrator County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 P: (406) 446-1220 F: (406) 446-2640 [email protected] Voter Registration Forms - Montana Voter Registration Application - Absentee Ballot Application - Removal from Absentee Application - Voter Cancelation Form Other Forms & Resources - Precinct Maps - 2024 Election Handbook - Military & Overseas Voters - Candidate with the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) - Campaign Electronic Reporting System (CERS) - 2026 Carbon County School Elections (UNOFFICIAL RESULTS) - Resolutions Calling for an Election - Candidates Running for Office - Mail Ballot Plans - Sample Ballots - Unofficial Results - 2026 Federal Primary Election (Unofficial Results Enclosed) - Candidates: City of Red Lodge City Council, County Local Offices, Precinct Committee People - Sample Ballots - Public Test May 19, 2026 Certificate - June 2, 2026 Unofficial Results - Official Canvas - 2026 Primary Election Reconciliation Report (13-15-113, MCA) - 2026 Federal General Election - 2026 Special District Election - Candidates - Past Canvasses - Primary Elections - General Elections - School Elections - Municipality Elections - Special District Elections The Elections Office is responsible for accurately administering elections and providing voter services. Voter Registration: We are responsible for voter registration, including registering citizens to vote, implementing voter registration changes initiated by voters, and maintaining a voter database. Election Administration: We create and mail ballots, verify the integrity of returned ballots, tabulate results, and coordinate with entities. Election Assistance: We provide election assistance to municipalities, school districts, and special districts. Upcoming Elections 0 events found. Candidates Candidate Forms - School Trustee Forms - Special District Forms - County Office Forms - Precinct people Forms - City of Red Lodge - Candidate Information Within five (5) days of filing for office, a candidate must file a C1A State of Candidate with the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) in the Campaign Electronic Reporting System (CERS). The COPP will address questions at (406) 444-2942. Election Judges Qualifications: Election Judges must meet the following qualifications: - I am a citizen of the United States - I am 18 years of age or older - I am a resident of Carbon County - I am currently registered to vote in Carbon County - I am not a candidate running for office in the election, and I am not a spouse, parent, child or sibling of a candidate or a candidate's spouse or the spouse of any of these. * *This requirement does not apply to candidate for precinct offices **Please note: If you are a candidate or relative of a candidate, please inform the Election office. You may still be eligible to serve if you can serve in a precinct in which the candidate does not appear on the ballot. More Information - 2026 ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING FLYER - Election Judge Information Handout - How to Become a Judge If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an election judge, please send an email to [email protected]. Please include the following information: - Name - Date of Birth - Address - Email - Phone Number Training to become an election judge takes place in the spring of every even year. You will receive a notice of these trainings once they are scheduled. Military & Overseas Voters If you are a citizen living overseas or you or your spouse are serving in the military, you still have the legal right to vote in the state and county you consider your primary residence. My Voter Status Please visit My Voter Page to see the following: - If you are registered to vote - Your voter registration address - Location and directions to your county election office - If you are on the list to have ballots mailed to you - The status of your mailed ballot - A sample ballot Office Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY (EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS), 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Montana Counties Begin Verification of Statewide Ballot Petitions
Back to SOS News & Media Center >> HELENA, Mont. — Friday, June 19, 2026, marked the deadline for submitting petition signatures for proposed statewide ballot issues to Montana county election administrators, triggering the process for local election officials to complete the verification and certification of signatures in accordance with state law. County election officials will continue verifying signatures received by Friday’s deadline and must submit the petitions to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office by Friday, July 17. The Secretary of State’s Office will then conduct its review for the necessary statutory requirements to be qualify for the November General Election ballot. The certification deadline for the November General Election ballot is Thursday, August 20. Once the ballot is certified, information about any qualifying statewide ballot issue(s) will be made available to voters through resources such as VoteMT.gov and the Voter Information Pamphlet. Eight issues qualified to gather signatures for the 2026 General Election ballot. This election cycle marks the first implementation of new Montana laws, including Senate Bill 226, which requires petitions to be submitted within specific timeframes. House Bill 201 required paid signature gatherers to verbally and visibly disclose their name and the state in which they legally reside. Roughly 500 paid signature gatherers representing a dozen organizations and 25 states were reported to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, as seen here. Information about the proposed 2026 ballot issues can be found online at https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/proposed-2026-ballot-issues/.
Montana Counties Begin Verification of Statewide Ballot Petitions
Back to SOS News & Media Center >> HELENA, Mont. — Friday, June 19, 2026, marked the deadline for submitting petition signatures for proposed statewide ballot issues to Montana county election administrators, triggering the process for local election officials to complete the verification and certification of signatures in accordance with state law. County election officials will continue verifying signatures received by Friday’s deadline and must submit the petitions to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office by Friday, July 17. The Secretary of State’s Office will then conduct its review for the necessary statutory requirements to be qualify for the November General Election ballot. The certification deadline for the November General Election ballot is Thursday, August 20. Once the ballot is certified, information about any qualifying statewide ballot issue(s) will be made available to voters through resources such as VoteMT.gov and the Voter Information Pamphlet. Eight issues qualified to gather signatures for the 2026 General Election ballot. This election cycle marks the first implementation of new Montana laws, including Senate Bill 226, which requires petitions to be submitted within specific timeframes. House Bill 201 required paid signature gatherers to verbally and visibly disclose their name and the state in which they legally reside. Roughly 500 paid signature gatherers representing a dozen organizations and 25 states were reported to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, as seen here. Information about the proposed 2026 ballot issues can be found online at https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/proposed-2026-ballot-issues/.
2026 Federal Primary Results Released for Carbon County
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2026 Federal Primary Results Released for Carbon County
Election Summary Precinct Summary The post 2026 Federal Primary Unofficial Results appeared first on Carbon County.
Montana Completes Post-Election Audits for June 2 Primary
Back to SOS News & Media Center >> HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced that counties across Montana have completed their post-election audits and county canvasses for the June 2 Primary Election, marking another key step in the state’s post-election procedure to verify and certify official election results. Montana’s Post-Election Audit Act requires counties to hand count paper ballots in races and precincts randomly selected by the Montana State Board of Canvassers. This quality-control step follows the State Board’s meeting at the State Capitol, where representatives from the Attorney General’s Office, Office of Public Instruction, and State Auditor’s Office gathered to roll 10-sided dice and determine the audit selections for the 2026 Primary Election. “Montanans can be confident that their votes were counted accurately and that our election results are the product of a careful, transparent process,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “From testing equipment before Election Day, to conducting the post-election audit, to completing the county canvass, our Montana Election Team works diligently to ensure safe, secure, accessible, and transparent elections for every voter.” During the post-election audit, ballots are manually hand counted for the selected races and precincts and compared to the previously tabulated results. The county canvass is the final local step in the process before state certification, in which county election officials compile and present information such as the number of absentee ballots mailed and returned, the number of voters who participated, and the final audited vote totals for each race. County canvassing boards review that information, reconcile figures, and formally certify the county’s official results. Once all county canvasses are complete, those certified results are transmitted to the State Board of Canvassers ahead of the scheduled State Canvass on June 29. “I’m incredibly proud of the Montana Election Team and all volunteers and election workers for their professionalism and dedication to serving Montana voters,” Secretary Jacobsen said. “These post-election procedures are not just boxes to check off, they are critical safeguards that protect the integrity of Montana’s elections and help ensure that every eligible ballot is counted accurately.”
2026 Federal Primary Results Released for Carbon County
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Discover Carbon County
"Located in south central Montana, Carbon County spans 2,026 square miles and includes some of the state's most diverse geography. Equally diverse is the county's population, which includes farm and ranch families, small rural towns, an Amish community, and one of Montana's leading tourist destinations, the City of Red Lodge, which is also the county seat. Carbon County Communities: Bearcreek | Belfry | Boyd | Bridger | Edgar | Fromberg | Joliet | Luther | Red Lodge | Roberts | Roscoe | Silesia Silesia was named for the nearby mineral springs, Silesia Springs. In 1892, Joliet was established as a shipping point by construction of the Rocky Fork and Cook City Railway. Boyd is the gateway to Cooney State Park reservoir, a popular place to fish, boat, and camp. Edgar is located near the Crow Indian Reservation and the town of Pryor where Crow Chief Plenty Coups is buried. Fromberg is home to the Clarks Fork Valley Museum, housed in one of the last class four, rural area railroad depots in the nation. Roberts was started by the Northern Pacific Railroad and originally named Merritt. Bridger is a short distance from the Bluewater Fish Hatchery and gateway to the Pryor Mountains, home to a herd of wild mustangs. Roscoe was originally named Morris. The name was changed to Roscoe in 1905 to avoid confusion with mail going to Norris, Montana. Luther is an unincorporated community located in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Red Lodge serves as the seat of Carbon County, and gateway to Yellowstone National Park via the world renowned Beartooth Highway. Established in 1905, Bearcreek drew immigrant miners and their families to work in nearby coal mines during the early part of the 20th century. In 1906, the Yellowstone Park Railroad Company extended into the town of Belfry with plans to continue up the Clark's Fork Valley, but that extension never happened. A Look Back: 1851 - U.S. Government and Crow Tribe entered a treaty with the Crow owning land around Red Lodge 1866 - Coal was discovered 1880 - U.S. Government and Crow Tribe entered a treaty that allowed the area to be settled by Anglo-Saxon pioneers starting in 1882 1884 - Red Lodge Post Office opened 1887 - Rocky Fork Coal Company opened the first mine in the county 1888 - Mining began in the Bearcreek and Washoe valleys 1888 - First deputy sheriff elected 1889 - Railroad came to Red Lodge Winter 1894-1895 - Montana Legislature introduced a bill recommending the creation of Carbon County since the Red Lodge Coalfield was one of the largest producers of coal in Montana March 4, 1895 - Carbon County created from sections of Park and Yellowstone Counties 1907 - Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railroad Depot opened and resulted in the creation of Belfry 1915 - Carbon County becomes the site of the first producing oil well in Montana at the Elk Basin oilfield 1931-1936 - Beartooth Highway constructed for $1.1 million 1943 - 74 miners killed in an underground explosion at Smith Mine near Bearcreek 1946 - Shangri-Law Ski Area resort developed 1949 - Shangri-Law Ski Area resort destroyed by forest fire 1950s - Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railroad line closed 1960 - Grizzly Peak Ski Area established (now Red Lodge Mountain Resort ski area)"
County Commissioners
"County Commissioners Carbon County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of three elected officials who serve six-year staggered terms. Carbon County is divided into three districts each represented by a Commissioner: District 1 Bridger, District 2 Joliet, and District 3 Red Lodge. All legislative, executive, and administrative powers and duties of the local government not specifically reserved by law or ordinance to other elected official reside in the Commission. The Board of County Commissioners has jurisdiction and power to represent the County, has care of the County property, and manages the business and concerns of the County; the Commission has the jurisdiction and authority to perform all other acts and functions which may be necessary to fulfill the duties of the chief executive authority of the County government. (MCA-7-5-2101) The Commissioners' duties include: oversight of County expenditures, appointing non-elected department heads, administering County contracts and policies, maintaining County infrastructure, and the County budget. Contact Information: County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street PO Box 887 Red Lodge, MT 59068 Phone: (406) 446-1595 Fax: (406) 446-2640 Email: [email protected] Regular Meeting Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Public Comment Period: 8:30 a.m. Commissioners: Scott Miller, Bridger Dist. #1 Commissioner (406) 425-3104 Term Expires: 12/31/2026 Scott Blain, Joliet Dist. #2 Commissioner, Presiding Officer (406) 698-7692 Term Expires: 12/31/2028 Bill Bullock, Red Lodge Dist. #3 Commissioner (406) 425-4517 Term Expires: 12/31/2030"
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