Montana (statewide)

United States
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-27  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-27  ·  Region: US
CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit. Montana requires an annual state public accommodation licence for whole-home short-term rentals, applied for through the county health department, which can refuse to validate it.

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Licence
Required
Night cap
None
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17 rules on record for Montana (statewide), 10 of them from government sources. Every rule linked to its source.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Montana (statewide)?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Montana requires an annual state public accommodation licence for whole-home short-term rentals, applied for through the county health department, which can refuse to validate it.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Montana (statewide)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Montana (statewide)?

No night cap is on record.

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