Information
For Builders
Building Permit Information
Monthly Data Report – view on the City of Billings website – click here
Year-to-Date Data – 2004-2007
Toolbase Services
The first stop for builders and remodelers – if you are looking for a quick and easy way to stay current on innovative building products and practices, this is the website for you.
www.toolbase.org
Limiting Liability in Light Construction – Model Contracts for Builders
These contracts have been updated to comply with the new regulations that went into effect on October 1st, 2009. These resources are FREE to HBA Members.
To get your copy…
Contact MBIA @ 406-422-4479
OR
Contact the HBA Office @ 406-252-7333 or hba@hbabillings.net.
BuilderBooks.com – NAHB’s Official Bookstore
Your source for education and training products for the building industry
www.builderbooks.com
For Home Buyers
Housing Starts in Billings & Yellowstone County (1991-2007)
click here to view document
NAHB HouseKeys
A free quarterly e-newsletter alert, designed exclusively for consumers. Content will include helpful household hints and tips from builders, remodelers, and product manufacturers from across the country, as well as the latest in home building techniques, design concepts, and new ideas fro your home, apartment, townhouse, or condo. Subscribe online now – it’s free!
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=51588
Building Your Home
Help organize your thoughts and sift through the details before you make a decision.
http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=123
Financing Your Home
Find out how much house you can afford, learn about closing costs, & access lending rates
http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=125
Home Maintenance
Be sure you do all you can to care for your home.
http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=124
Links
Local
City of Billings
http://ci.billings.mt.us
City of Red Lodge
www.cityofredlodge.com
Yellowstone County
www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov
State
Montana Building Industry Association (MBIA)
www.montanabia.com
State of Montana
www.mt.gov
Montana Department of Commerce – Housing Resources
http://commerce.mt.gov/housresources.asp
Montana Construction Contractors
Department of Labor & Industry – Employment Relations
Independent Contractor Central Unit (ICCU)
Construction Contractor Registration Unit (CR)
www.mtcontractor.com
Building Standards Program
Montana Department of Labor & Industry – Business Standards
http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/bc/bs_index.asp
Montana Cadastral Mapping
http://gis.mt.gov
National
National Association of Home Builders
www.nahb.org
International Code Council (ICC)
www.iccsafe.org
Please email us your suggestions for additions to this page – hba@hbabillings.net