Historic Preservation in Billings, MT (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Billings, Montana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Historic-Cultural Monuments

Billings requires a certificate of appropriateness from the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board before any building, exterior remodeling, or demolition permit is issued for property on the local historic register or in a designated historic district.

Billings Historic District Permit Review

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 6-711

No permit for building, alteration or demolition (excluding permits for interior work) of any building or structure currently listed or part of a district listed on the city local registry shall be granted by the city administrator or his/her designee until the historic preservation board has advised the city administrator or his/her designee concerning the application for a certificate of appr...

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