Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Yellowstone County, MT
A typical professional mold job in Yellowstone County runs about $1,400 to $5,600 before rebuild, using the Billings, MT price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Montana rules.
1982Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
31%Homes rented, not owned
$317,600Median home value
73,363Housing units
167,340People
Half the homes in Yellowstone County were built before 1982, and 48 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 31 percent of homes in Yellowstone County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 59024 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1960, and ZIP 59106 the newest, 2007.
Typical Prices In Yellowstone County
| Job | Size | National Range | Yellowstone County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,600 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $7,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $950 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,600, that cap falls short by about $600 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Yellowstone County high for cold wave, winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Very High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Yellowstone County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59002 | Yellowstone County | 1992 | 41% | $430,000 |
| 59006 | Yellowstone County | 1989 | 40% | $240,800 |
| 59015 | Yellowstone County | 1983 | 47% | $228,800 |
| 59024 | Yellowstone County | 1960 | 61% | $190,600 |
| 59037 | Yellowstone County | 2003 | 26% | $326,100 |
| 59044 | Yellowstone County | 1979 | 51% | $317,200 |
| 59079 | Yellowstone County | 1989 | 29% | $350,400 |
| 59088 | Yellowstone County | 1989 | 39% | $226,000 |
| 59101 | Yellowstone County | 1972 | 63% | $243,000 |
| 59102 | Billings | 1975 | 60% | $307,400 |
| 59105 | Yellowstone County | 1990 | 34% | $314,900 |
| 59106 | Yellowstone County | 2007 | 13% | $483,100 |
Cities And Towns
Montana Rules On Mold
Montana Mold And Insurance Rules
- Under the Montana Mold Disclosure Act, a seller or landlord who knows a building has mold must tell the buyer or renter before or when the contract is signed. MCA 70-16-703, Montana Mold Disclosure Act
- A Montana seller or landlord who gives the state mold disclosure and shares known test results is shielded from lawsuits over mold in the building. MCA 70-16-703, Montana Mold Disclosure Act
- Montana's health department says mold in a home you own is your job to fix. Mold, Montana DPHHS
- For Montana renters, the landlord must make repairs to keep the home fit to live in. Mold, Montana DPHHS