Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Billings, Montana only, not surrounding unincorporated Yellowstone County or another municipality. Current undated official Code Enforcement guidance. The page does not give a complete code amendment cutoff. Read November 6, 2026; later uncodified changes and site-specific requirements require city confirmation.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Billings RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Front/side placement only if the rear yard is inaccessible, on asphalt or concrete. Rear-yard priority; 5-foot building-opening separation, 3-foot side/rear lot setbacks and 8-foot sidewalk clearance. |
| Street / loading | Private-yard storage guidance does not decide street parking. No separate RV loading extension is established by this private-site rule. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Residential sleeping or living may not exceed five consecutive days. The parking or storage route does not independently authorize utility connections. |
Rear-yard storage comes first
RVs and campers belong in the rear yard unless that yard is inaccessible. Only then does the stated exception permit front- or side-yard placement on asphalt or concrete. The guidance applies to licensed, operable vehicles; it does not clear inoperable storage or another land use.
Measure clearances before parking
Keep at least five feet from any door, window or other building opening used for ventilation or access. The listed minimums are three feet from side and rear property lines and eight feet from the back of a sidewalk. Without a sidewalk, use the front and street-side property-line reference; ask the city to confirm the actual measurements.
Five-day occupancy is not permanent housing
Campers and RVs stored on residential property may not be used for living or sleeping for more than five consecutive days. A shorter stay still needs lawful placement and any applicable service or health approvals. Street parking, loading in the right-of-way, enclosed storage and hookups are separate questions.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Billings Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Billings parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Billings official Trailer & Recreation Vehicles guidance
Current official code or city guidance; scope and limits described below.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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