Billings, MT · Yellowstone County
Temporary Use Permit Application
Billings applicants use this application to request approval for a temporary use that requires a permit in the city or Yellowstone County zoning jurisdiction.
What this form is
The application covers temporary uses that require a permit, including uses staying in one place from 73 hours to 90 days and certain longer-term uses. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the temporary use, and submit a site plan; some uses also require landowner approval, a surety bond, or a city business license. The form explains where to apply online and what supporting materials to upload.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a temporary use that requires a permit in Billings or the Yellowstone County zoning jurisdiction should complete this application.
How to submit it
Register for an account in the Citizen Access portal, apply for a Planning Permit, and select TEMPORARY USE as the project type. Upload required information in .pdf, .jpg, or .tiff format, complete the application, and pay fees; call (406) 657-8247 for the current fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when required, the landowner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Temporary Use Permit Application and review the requirements for your type of temporary use.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property address, tax ID, applicant and landowner details, use description, and other requested information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare a site plan and, when applicable, landowner approval, a surety bond, and a City business license.
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Submit Through the Portal
Use the Citizen Access portal to apply for a Planning Permit, select TEMPORARY USE, upload the required files, complete the application, and pay fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Use Permit Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and landowner approval requires a landowner signature for applicable uses.
- How do I submit the Temporary Use Permit Application?
- Register in the Citizen Access portal, apply for a Planning Permit, choose TEMPORARY USE, upload the required information, complete the application, and pay fees.
- What attachments may be required?
- The application instructions call for a site plan. Depending on the use, you may also need landowner approval, a surety bond, or a City business license.
- When is a temporary use permit required?
- The document says a permit is required for Group 2 uses staying in one place from 73 hours to 90 days and Group 3 uses staying longer than 91 days without wheels or axles.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Billings form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.