Building Safety in Yellowstone County, MT (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yellowstone County, Montana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yellowstone County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Childcare Center Rules

In unincorporated Yellowstone County, a day care center, family day care home, or group day care home must comply with all applicable Montana statutory licensing requirements before it can operate, and its site development must meet the design standards of the underlying zone district. The county Zoning Code table also requires Special Review approval for a stand-alone Day Care Center in the county's agricultural and lower-density residential districts.

Day Care Center Zoning Rules in Yellowstone County

Some Restrictions

Yellowstone County Zoning Code § 27-1005.A

Day care facilities, including day care centers, family day care homes, and group day care homes both for adults and children, shall comply with all applicable Montana statutory requirements. Site development shall comply with the design requirements in the zone districts.

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Building Safety by City in Yellowstone County

1 cities in Yellowstone County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BillingsPop. 117,116

8 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules

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