• Roofing


• Fences


• Siding


• Decks


• Parking lots

• Detached sheds not exceeding 120 square feet


• Fences less than 36 inches in height


• Painting


• Wallpapering and similar finish work


• Sidewalks or driveways when they will not support a structure and are located entirely on private property

In addition, certain construction activities in the public right of way may require permits.

-By law, most electrical and plumbing permits can only be issued to licensed electricians and licensed plumbers.
-Certain permits are requested before the primary permit is ready (e.g., temporary use permits).
-Some projects are divided among different contractors, each with responsibility for only certain aspects of the job.
-Work in the right of way requires a licensed and bonded contractor.
-Certain permits are administered by different city or county departments.

We also offer the opportunity for architects and designers to sit down with key City staff members to discuss the project prior to plan submittal.

The plumbing and electrical detail may be excluded on single-family residences provided the location of the mechanical equipment is shown.

Commercial plans need to be wet stamped by a Montana-licensed architect or engineer.

Handouts are available from the Building Division.

Residential (single-family and duplex): 4-7 working days
Commercial - Minor: 2-4 weeks
Commercial - Major: 3-6 weeks

City of Billings' Building Codes were last adopted on 2/27/2007 per Administrative Order #105.

A handout specifying each code and edition year is available at the Building Division front counter on the 4th floor of the Library building.

• Click on Cemetery


• Then click on Plot Finder and type in the person's last name,enter


• Then click on Go To Plot of the first name of the person you are looking for.


• A printable map will appear

To request information on a curb ramp, call the City Engineer's Office at (406) 657-8231.

• Prepared to do first response activities for snow or ice, flood fighting, debris removal, and mud slide clearance


• The lead Department in the city's response to weather related emergencies


• A support partner with Fire and Police to coordinate emergency response when they are the lead Departments (hazardous materials spills, etc.)

You can call (406) 657-8250 to find out when the sweeper will be in your area.

Current City advertisements appear here.

• Life threatening conditions, like hazardous materials spills, to 9-1-1.


• Downed or arcing wires to your power company, Northwestern Energy, (888) 467-2353.


• Non-life threatening public works emergencies (flooding, trees down in the street) to the Street Traffic Division at (406) 657-8250 during regular business hours or to the Dispatch Center at (406) 657-8200 after hours and on weekends.

• Watch for notices announcing street cleaners on your block and remove your vehicle from the street.


• Remove grass or weeds that grow in the gutter between your curb and the street. This will reduce the accumulation of dirt and debris in front of your house, and will improve water run off during rainstorms.


• Report abandoned autos to the City’s complaint line at (406) 247-8590.


• Properly trim your street trees so that the street sweepers can clean next to the curb without damaging overhanging limbs. Contact the City Forester at (406) 657-8368 for a permit and trimming tips for maintaining a healthy, beautiful tree.


• Organize or participate in neighborhood cleanups.


• If you own a pet, obey the City’s “scoop law”. Your neighbors will appreciate you for it.


• Teach your children the benefits of a clean neighborhood and encourage them to dispose of litter properly.

Street maintenance may conflict with excavation work planned by a utility (phone, gas, cable TV, water, sewer, storm drainage...) company, so street maintenance work is being deferred.

Your street may not be maintained by the City because it is an unimproved street, a state route, or outside City limits.

The City of Billings has a pavement management system for prioritizing major street maintenance (chip-seals and overlays). Streets are rated in a process of visual inspections. Your street may be scheduled for low cost maintenance designed to keep streets from deteriorating. Other streets in worse condition may be scheduled for major reconstruction in the future.

Pothole patching is done on an area by size basis. Work in your area may simply be scheduled for a later date.

If you have questions about street repair call the City Engineer's Office at (406) 657-8231 or Street Traffic Division at (406) 657-8250.

In 1993, the City Council commissioned a study by Marvin and Associates, a local traffic engineering firm, to determine where signals were needed and to prioritize needs. This study is updated periodically by the Traffic Engineering staff to take into account changing traffic volumes and more current accident data. The City Council typically budgets one new signal each year from this list. They have been historically installed in priority order, unless installation with a street reconstruction project makes more sense.

Please keep in mind that traffic signals are predominately a means of assigning which vehicles have the right of way at an intersection. The number of accidents often increases at a location after a signal has been installed, although the most common type of accident may change from right angle accidents to rear-end accidents.

Also, it is not cost effective to build storm drain pipes large enough to handle every storm. Local streets are designed to be temporarily covered by water during heavy thunderstorms.

• Select FIND A PROVIDER
• Then select PPO
• From the list, select City of Billings for either Deaconess or St Vincent
You may also go directly onto the St. Vincent and Billings Clinic websites to verify doctors.
EBMS website

Third floor meeting room: This is available Monday - Saturday after 10:00 am. No meetings are permitted on Sundays. Meeting room space will be booked for one meeting at a time, dependent on availability, no more than three months in advance. Only one meeting or event at a time will be held on the third floor.

Second Floor Study: The Study is a conference-room that can seat small groups. Maximum group size is 15 people. It is available each open day, including open Sundays from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Multiple meetings may be scheduled daily for:

• Five days (one week)
  
• Weekly for four weeks (one month)
  
• Monthly for four months, if the group meets regularly

Hours of operation:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

For questions about garbage assessments, please contact:

Solid Waste Division
4848 Midland Road
(406) 657-8285

For questions about encroachment assessments, please contact:

Engineering Division
510 N Broadway - 4th Floor
(406) 657-8231

For questions about the City levy, fire hydrants and/or Special Improvement District (SID) assessments, please contact:

Finance Division
210 N 27th St
(406) 657-8223

If you are interested in having street lights installed on your street, please contact:

City Engineer's Office
510 N Broadway - 4th Floor
(406) 657-8231

The landfill is located at 5240 Jellison Rd. The easiest route is to go south on South Billings Blvd, cross the Yellowstone River, then turn west (right) on Jellison Rd. The entrance is about a .5 mile from South Billings Blvd on the left hand side of the road.

For complete details on the landfill, please visit: Billings Regional Landfill Information

• Prior to the installation of any water or sanitary sewer service lines.


• Prior to making repairs, alterations, or extension to water or sanitary sewer service lines.


• When appropriate, any work involved in making excavation in public right of way or utility easement.