Current Vacancies
The City of Helena is currently accepting applications for the following positions. Individuals who have previously applied for any of the listed board vacancies are encouraged to reapply.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
The Board is tasked with completing annual work plans, reports, evaluations, and budgets and making recommendations for allocation of TIF funding and any future amendments to the Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan.
- One citizen to serve as a Baning/Finance Representative. Interim Term expires January 31, 2027.
- One citizen to serve as an Engineering/Architecture Representative. Interim Term expires January 31, 2026.
Board of Adjustment
The BOA deliberates on requests for variances from the City of Helena Zoning Ordinance to address any undue hardship caused by city zoning regulations on building a new structure(s), rehabilitating an existing structure(s), or expanding the existing structure(s) on such property. The requests are brought forth by citizen applicants and presented to the BOA by Planning Division staff.
- One citizen to serve as an Alternate Member. Term expires September 30, 2027.
Building Board of Appeals
Created by Ordinance No. 2350 on August 20, 1984, this board consists of five (5) regular member and two (2) alternate members. All appointed members must be active in their respective fields and doing business in the City of Helena. This board shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provide reasonable interpretations of the following codes: International Residential Code, International Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, National Electrical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the International Fire Code. In addition, this Board of Appeals shall possess the duties of an appeals board for other codes as adopted in City Code Title 3.
- One citizen to serve as an Alternate Architect or Engineer. Terms are 5 years.
- One citizen to serve as an Alternate Contractor. Terms are 5 years.
- One citizen to serve as a Consumer/Citizen. Terms are 5 years.
Business Improvement District (BID)
The goal of the BID is to ensure the long-term preservation and vitality of the city’s economic, cultural, social, human, and natural assets. Through our programs and services, the BID works to keep the downtown a beautiful, vibrant, and safe place to work, shop, invest, explore, dine, and play.
- One citizen to serve as a board memeber. Interim term expires October 31, 2027.
Citizen Conservation Board
The Citizens Conservation Board was created to recommend, report on, and monitor sustainability measures undertaken by the City of Helena.
- Two citizens to serve as a Citizen-at-Large Representative. Interim term expires February 28, 2026.
Golf Advisory Board
The Bill Roberts Golf Course Advisory Board supports City staff to provide the following: a public municipal golf course for users of all ages, abilities, and income ranges to enjoy; a goal of working towards the functioning of the course as a self-supporting entity; promote cost effective and efficient management of the course; a single, accessible forum for input from all golf course users.
- Two citizens to serve as a board member. Term expires October 31, 2026.
Lewis & Clark Heritage Tourism Council
The HTC reviews and gives recommendations on City and County growth policies, subdivision and zoning regulations. The HTC gives technical support to historic property owners in the City and County before they make changes to historic buildings, provides information about historic tax abatements, tax credits and performs historic research. The Council also gives recommendations to the City Commission.
- One citizen to serve as a City Appointee. Terms are three years.
Tourism Business Improvement District
Resolution No. 19644, adopted on April 20th, 2009 created a Tourism Business Improvement District in the City of Helena. Per the resolution, the Board of Trustees is appointed by the City Commission and comprised of owners of lodging property within the District or their assignees.
- Two citizens to serve as an Owner/Manager of lodging property. Interim Terms expire June 30, 2026.
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board
The Helena Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Helena City Commission. The Advisory Board will provide advice with respect to the following topics related to the City of Helena’s Urban Renewal Areas (Downtown URD, Railroad URD, and Capitol Hill URD): a) Annual work-plans, reports, evaluations, and budgets; b) Allocation of TIF funds for redevelopment projects; c) Amendments to the Urban Renewal District Plans; and d) Other matters as assigned by the Helena City Commission related to the Urban Renewal Areas.
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Capitol Hill Urban Renewal District
o One citizen to serve as an Owner or Representative of Property within the District. Term is 3 years.
o One citizen to serve as an Owner or Representative of Business within the District. Term is 2 years.
o One citizen to serve as a Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 2 years.
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Downtown Urban Renewal District
o One citizen to serve as an Owner or Representative of Business within the District. Term is 2 years.
o One citizen to serve as a Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 3 years.
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Railroad Urban Renewal District
o One citizen to serve as an Owner or Representative of Property within the District. Term is 2 years.
o One citizen to serve as a Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 3 years.
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission serves in an advisory role on matters relating to zoning both changes in code and by application.
- One citizen to serve as a board member. Interim Term expires September 30, 2025.