Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Responsibilities  

The Code Enforcement Division is part of the Planning and Community Services Department and works in partnership with the citizens of Billings and Yellowstone County to promote and maintain a safe and attractive community.

The Division, in general, enforces:

  Business regulations

• Land use regulations
• Nuisance codes
• Sign codes
• Specific parking regulations

These codes help preserve the health, safety, and quality of life within the City of Billings and Yellowstone County.

Please report junk vehicles on the street to the Crime Prevention Center using this form or calling (406) 247-8590. 

Yellowstone County Code Enforcement can be reached at 406-652-2050.  (Anonymous complaints are not accepted.)

Administrative Hours

Code Enforcement Clerk is available during the following hours:

• Monday - Friday:  8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Officers Hours

• CE Officer Akard will be on duty Monday through Thursday
• CE Officer Anderson will be on duty Monday through Thursday
• CE Officer Card will be on duty Monday through Thursday
• CE Office Gudmundson will be on duty Monday through Thursday
• CE Officer Guy will be on duty Tuesday through Friday
• CE Officer Miller will be on duty Tuesday through Friday
• CE Officer Morgan will be on duty Tuesday through Friday
• CE Officers are available to meet with complainants or clients by appointment only.
• Appointments can be scheduled through CE Clerk.
• Detailed written messages may be left for CE Officers at the Code Enforcement Counter and the Code Enforcement Officer for your area will go investigate your concern or you may use the online complaint form available.

PROPER STORAGE OF CAMPERS, BOATS AND TRAILERS

 (Section 24-406)

Do: Store your camper, trailer or boat in the back yard or properly store on the driveway; in the garage or at a storage facility.

Do Not: Use the City's on-street parking for storage of campers, trailers or boats in residential areas. 

Nuisance Weed Season 2026

The Nuisance weed season runs from May 1 until September 30.

• Fill out a weed complaint form.
• Download a copy of the weed ordinance.

Nuisance Weeds means: all weeds, grasses, noxious weeds, and untended vegetation growing in excess of twelve inches (12") in height located on any premises in the City.