GILLY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GETTING STARTED

  • Gilly is an online tool that helps you identify permits that may apply to your project, complete permit applications and keep your project information in one place.

  • Gilly can be used by landowners, applicants, contractors, engineers and others working on projects that may require stream, waterway or related permits in Montana.

  • Yes. Gilly helps you identify permits that may apply based on your project and location.

    Because permit requirements depend on the specifics of each project, the appropriate agency makes the final determination about whether a permit is required.

  • No. Gilly saves your progress so you can return to your project and continue working later.

PERMITS & APPLICATIONS

  • Starting work in a natural perennial stream without a required 310 Permit is a violation of Montana law.

    Penalties may include:

    • A misdemeanor charge and fine

    • Civil penalties for each day the unauthorized alteration continues

    • Requirements to repair or restore the affected stream

    • Additional responsibility for work completed outside an approved permit

    If you’re unsure whether your project requires a 310 Permit, use Gilly to see which permits may apply to your project. If you still have questions, contact your local Conservation District before beginning work.

  • Gilly helps you complete Montana’s Joint Application and other permit forms available within the platform.

    You can also use Gilly to work on multiple permits for the same project, helping keep your project information together instead of starting from scratch each time.

  • The Montana Joint Application is used for several permits involving work in or near streams, wetlands and waterways.

    Instead of entering the same project information repeatedly, Gilly helps you complete the Joint Application and use that information as you work through the permits that may apply to your project.

  • Yes. Other permit applications can be completed in Gilly.

    Once complete, they are downloaded and submitted directly to the appropriate agency along with any required fees or additional materials.

  • No.

    310 Permit applications can be signed and submitted through Gilly.

    For other permits, Gilly helps you complete the application, then you download it and submit it directly to the appropriate agency.

    Each permit detail page tells you which agency receives the application.

  • Possibly. Some permits require fees, plans, drawings, photographs or other supporting materials.

    Check the individual permit details before submitting your application.