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Big Sky short-term rental rules (2026)

Montana · United States
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Big Sky is an unincorporated community, not a city. Check the full address to confirm which rules govern a property.
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Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 nights

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Big Sky is unincorporated, so there is no municipal STR ordinance.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
12%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Big Sky rules

17 rules on record for Big Sky, 6 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: healthygallatin.org (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Big Sky?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Big Sky is unincorporated, so there is no municipal STR ordinance.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Big Sky?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Big Sky?

12% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Big Sky?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Big Sky?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Big Sky rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Big Sky on 6 Nov 2026.

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