Billings City Hall is the main administrative office in Yellowstone County, Montana, located at 220 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101. Billings is the most populous city in Montana, with city administration and Yellowstone County administration operating separately. The city administration is run in a council form consisting of a Mayor and City Council, with the Mayor elected for a four-year term.

The Billings City Hall building is a modern structure built in the 1960s, housing the Mayor's office, City Council meeting room, and various departments for public services. The City Hall operates generally from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed on holidays. Key departments include Community Development, Finance Department, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works.

The Yellowstone County Courthouse is located near Billings City Hall at 217 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101. The courthouse houses the County Commissioners, County Court, and departments related to property tax payments and real estate registration (County Assessor, County Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder). New residents often visit these two institutions for various paperwork, such as moving in or renewing a driver's license.

If you are new to Billings, one of the first administrative tasks you will need to complete is obtaining a Montana driver's license. The Billings office of the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is located at 2300 Overland Ave, Billings, MT 59102. Vehicle registration can also be processed at the MVD or county office. If you have just moved, you must change your vehicle registration within 60 days of relocating to Montana.

The Billings Police Department is located in the same building as City Hall at 220 N 27th St, while the Billings Fire Department has a total of 11 fire stations distributed throughout the city. In case of an emergency, you can call 911, and for non-emergency police matters, you can reach them at (406) 657-8200. Court-related matters are handled at the District Court within the Yellowstone County Courthouse or the Billings Municipal Court.

If you plan to start a business in Billings, you will need to obtain a business license from the Community Development department at City Hall. Montana has a state income tax, but notably does not have a sales tax. Various permits and registrations related to business can be processed through the Montana Secretary of State's online portal and City Hall departments. An online system is also available through the City Hall website (ci.billings.mt.us) for service applications and public inquiries.

As a resident of Billings, you can attend regular City Council meetings or watch them online. City Council meetings are typically held every other Monday evening in the City Hall meeting room, discussing matters that directly affect residents' lives, such as the city budget, urban development plans, and local policies. General administrative information and announcements can be found on the official Billings city website and social media channels.