Billings was nicknamed the “Magic City” because of the rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. It’s the largest city in the state of Montana and the 282nd largest city in the United States, with a population estimated at 109,868 as of 2020.
Billings is also called the "City Beneath the Rimrocks". The Rimrocks, also known as the "Rims", are a 300 to 800 foot sandstone formation.
In 2019 and 2020 the City Council adopted priorities included a directive to develop a business license to prevent illicit businesses disguised as massage businesses. Additional Info...
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that includes both in-person AND virtual videoconferencing environments. Councilmembers can choose to attend the meeting virtually or in person at the Billings Public Library Community Room. Read on...
Beginning July 1, 2021, all City Council meetings will be held in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall, 210 N. 27th Street, beginning at 5:30 PM. Read on...
