Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dayton, MT

Vacation rentals in Dayton (Lake County) are treated as "public accommodations" and are subject to Lake County zoning (some districts prohibit them), required pre-opening inspections, and reviews of water supply and wastewater treatment systems; operators must comply with state public accommodation standards and collect Montana lodging taxes. Local building code and zoning conformance review by Lake County Planning is required prior to licensing.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Dayton. 1) Complete and submit the Lake County "Vacation Rentals, Tourist Homes, Bed and Breakfast Plan Review Application" to Lake County Environmental Health (LCEH) and coordinate zoning conformance with Lake County Planning Department; 2) LCEH performs wastewater and water supply review and schedules a pre-opening inspection; upon county approval LCEH coordinates issuance of the Montana Public Accommodation license; 3) Register with Montana Department of Revenue (seller's permit) and remit lodging facility sales/use taxes. Fees: Lake County guidance lists plan review ($150) and WWTS permit ($100) examples and notes state public accommodation license annual fees by room-count tiers.

1) Complete and submit the Lake County "Vacation Rentals, Tourist Homes, Bed and Breakfast Plan Review Application" to Lake County Environmental Health (LCEH) and coordinate zoning conformance with Lake County Planning Department; 2) LCEH performs wastewater and water supply review and schedules a pre-opening inspection; upon county approval LCEH coordinates issuance of the Montana Public Accommodation license; 3) Register with Montana Department of Revenue (seller's permit) and remit lodging facility sales/use taxes. Fees: Lake County guidance lists plan review ($150) and WWTS permit ($100) examples and notes state public accommodation license annual fees by room-count tiers.