Billings County
Billings County, North Dakota: solar permitting grade B (score 36/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 36/100 |
| Population | 928 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Billings County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
On file: energy-related meetings · named opposition groups
- 2026-09-17BESSReview of regulations and zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems. · agenda
- 2026-08-20BESSReview of regulations and zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems. · agenda
- 2026-06-18BESS• Review regulations and zoning ordinances related to data centers & battery energy storage systems. · agenda
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Billings County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Medora city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Golden Valley County · ≈23 miC44—
- Stark County · ≈36 miC42—
- Slope County · ≈39 miC44—
- Dunn County · ≈43 miB30—
- Wibaux County, MT · ≈43 miB35—
- McKenzie County · ≈51 miC42—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Billings County ranks #8 of 53 ranked North Dakota counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in North Dakota: Dunn County (B · 30), McLean County (B · 30), Dickey County (B · 30). See all North Dakota county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.