Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Beaverhead County, MT

Tourist homes and vacation rentals are regulated as public sleeping accommodations. They must meet strict water supply and wastewater standards, including sampling for nonpublic systems, and comply with sanitation requirements for laundry, janitor sinks, pest control, and guest registers.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Beaverhead County. 1) Submit the completed DPHHS Public Sleeping Accommodation Plan Review checklist and supporting documents to the local sanitarian. 2) Obtain plan approval and a subsequent inspection from the local sanitarian. 3) Pay the required license fee ($40-$160 based on room count) to the local sanitarian to receive the final license.

1) Submit the completed DPHHS Public Sleeping Accommodation Plan Review checklist and supporting documents to the local sanitarian. 2) Obtain plan approval and a subsequent inspection from the local sanitarian. 3) Pay the required license fee ($40-$160 based on room count) to the local sanitarian to receive the final license.