The Election Department administers the maintenance of the voter registration files, candidate filings and all aspects of the election process.
Billings Montana City Code Article 27-707 (b) (16) (City Sign Code - Exemptions) regulates the placement of political signs on private property.
There are five basic rules to remember when placing political signs within the city limits:
Time limits within the existing City Sign Code are not applicable due to recent court decisions.
If you have questions regarding political signs please call City Code Enforcement Officers:
Or contact the Code Enforcement Division: 406-247-8676
15.40.130 Subsection D
Non-illuminated political signs not to exceed sixteen square feet in sign area each. Such signs shall not be erected more than forty-five days prior to the election or referendum concerned and shall be removed ten days following such election or referendum.
Political signs may be placed on private property and only with the permission of the property owner.