Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Big Timber, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Big Timber, MT, but with restrictions. The City of Big Timber Zoning Ordinance does not use the term 'short-term rental' but regulates Bed and Breakfast Inns as a permitted conditional use in residential districts and Hotels/Motels as permitted uses in commercial districts. Any change of use or rental-oriented use requires a Land Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit; however, the ordinance does not specify occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, or host-presence requirements. 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.

The City of Big Timber Zoning Ordinance does not use the term 'short-term rental' but regulates Bed and Breakfast Inns as a permitted conditional use in residential districts and Hotels/Motels as permitted uses in commercial districts. Any change of use or rental-oriented use requires a Land Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit; however, the ordinance does not specify occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, or host-presence requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Big Timber. 1) Submit a Land Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit application to the Zoning Officer at the City-County Planning Office, including scaled plans and the number of rental units; 2) Pay the required fee ($10 for Land Use, $100 for Conditional Use) and attend any required public hearings; 3) Pass a final inspection to obtain an occupancy permit from the Zoning Officer.

1) Submit a Land Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit application to the Zoning Officer at the City-County Planning Office, including scaled plans and the number of rental units; 2) Pay the required fee ($10 for Land Use, $100 for Conditional Use) and attend any required public hearings; 3) Pass a final inspection to obtain an occupancy permit from the Zoning Officer.

Vrbo is permitted in Big Timber, 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 Big Timber 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 Big Timber. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.