Code Enforcement & Junk Vehicle works to protect the health, safety, and appearance of our communities by enforcing county codes. This includes addressing junk vehicles that are abandoned, inoperable, or improperly stored on private property.
Yellowstone County Code Enforcement is a complaint-based response program. Complaints concerning potential violations are received in our office and an officer is assigned to investigate and determine compliance or noncompliance with the Yellowstone County Zoning Code or Community Decay Ordinance. Each case is processed in a timely manner as possible. Properties in violation are generally allowed a minimum of 30 days to achieve compliance. To report a complaint, please call our general office number 406-652-2050 or email mschieno@yellowstonecountymt.gov to report a complaint.
Before - Hickory
After - Hickory
Yellowstone County has adopted two major regulations that help maintain the integrity of county communities and town sites. The Yellowstone County Zoning Code jurisdiction includes an area within 4 ½ miles of the Billings city limits. This area has regulations concerning land uses, building setbacks, storage and parking of vehicles and general property maintenance. In addition, the County adopted a Community Decay Ordinance that applies to the maintenance of nuisance conditions on any part of a property that can be seen from a public right of way, including the long term storage of inoperable or junk vehicles, vacant or abandoned buildings or the accumulation of salvaged materials and debris.
Before - Old Hardin Road
After - Old Hardin Road
The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners has enacted the Yellowstone County Community Decay Ordinance to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people in the County and to promote the economic development of the County.