Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Belgrade, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Belgrade, MT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed in residential and mixed-use districts within residential units for periods of less than 30 days. The use of recreational vehicles as STRs is prohibited, and all new rentals must pass a fire inspection scheduled through the Building Department. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are allowed in residential and mixed-use districts within residential units for periods of less than 30 days. The use of recreational vehicles as STRs is prohibited, and all new rentals must pass a fire inspection scheduled through the Building Department.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Belgrade. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit and Business License application through the Cityworks online portal. 2. Register the property with the Montana Department of Revenue. 3. Schedule and pass a fire inspection with the Belgrade Building Department.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit and Business License application through the Cityworks online portal. 2. Register the property with the Montana Department of Revenue. 3. Schedule and pass a fire inspection with the Belgrade Building Department.

Vrbo is permitted in Belgrade, MT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Belgrade are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Belgrade. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.