Below is an overview of the health requirements. See the permit application for all details.

• Permission from the landowner for your event
• A site plan of the event layout
• At least 1 toilet per 200 people
• At least 1 handwashing station per 5 toilets
• A trash management plan
• Provided water must be from an approved water source
• At least 1 CPR certified person and a Class A ANSI First Aid kit
• A medical emergency plan
• A vomit and diarrhea clean-up plan
• You must have a burn permit for all campfires, bonfires, etc, if applicable.
• If you are providing camping, you must obtain a special event campground license.
• All food vendors must have appliable permits and licenses. 

For a successful and safe event, it is the applicant’s responsibility to consult and coordinate the appropriate fire, parking, and law enforcement agencies and to obtain any additional required permits or guidance from these agencies. The Large Group Function permit only reviews the health requirements and does not exempt the applicant from other applicable rules and regulations including public nuisance ordinances pertaining to noise or ADA compliance.

Please review resources from the City of Missoula and Missoula County for additional requirements:

City of Missoula Special Events

Street-Use-Permit City of Missoula

Special Events & Permit Missoula County

1. Create defined plans for your event. Review the Large Group Function Permit Application and decide how you will meet the requirements.
2. Submit your permit application and pay the permit fee. The permit fee ranges from $210 - $620 depending on the type of event and how much in advance you submit your application. Submit at least 30 days in advance to avoid late fees.
3. Wait for your approval and permit. Keep a copy of your permit onsite.

• Missoula City-County Health Code, Regulation 2