The Downtown Billings Business Improvement District (BID) is a special assessment district in which downtown property owners have voted twice to initiate, manage and finance services above and beyond those typically provided by the city. Established in 2005 and renewed in 2015, the BID, is funded and managed by downtown property owners. A City Council appointed Board of Directors oversees the non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safe, clean, and inviting place to live, work, and play.

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BID programs and services are funded by a special assessment billed to property owners within the district. The Downtown Billings BID is supported by municipal properties as well as private sector properties. All city, county and parking properties invest in the BID and its initiatives.  Assessments are decided upon by the BID’s Board of Directors. The City of Billings assists with the collection of the special assessment, which in turn, is distributed directly to the BID. The BID receives 100% of the money collected.

The downtown Billings BID works tirelessly to deliver a clean, safe, and memorable experience through the BID Street Team, the Downtown Cooperative Safety Program, and the Downtown Billings Events.


The BID Street Team

The BID Street Team is one of the most visible elements of the BID with a measurable impact on the Clean and Safe Zone. Through maintenance and downtown operations, holiday decorations, public art, and event support, the BID Street Team can be seen working seven days a week to create a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience. It is not uncommon to see a member of the BID Street Team handing out parking tokens, giving directions, providing a personal escort, helping a business owner move a heavy item, help tow-out cars on especially snowy days, or helping an at-need individual find a resource agency. The team’s motto of “better than it was” is reflected over and over in their committed to achieving a higher standard in the delivery of services offered in the BID work plan

The workplan of the BID Street Team
Trashes Emptied per year: 2450
Miles of Sidewalk Snow Removal: 252
Flower Baskets watered/week: 185
Gallons of Elephant Snot Used: 5

Meet the team