Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madison County, MT

STRs must comply with Madison County Buildings for Lease or Rent Regulations, which require review for any building created for rent unless specifically exempt (e.g., buildings existing before Sept 2013). Operators must also meet state sanitation standards under ARM 37.111, including plan reviews for laundry, janitorial, and storage facilities, and must pass a health inspection prior to opening.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Madison County. 1. Submit a Buildings for Lease or Rent application to the Madison County Planning Administrator (including site plan, deed, and fee) for review. 2. Contact the Madison County Sanitarian to initiate the DPHHS Public Accommodation License; this requires a plan review and a pre-opening on-site inspection. 3. Once local approval is granted, the local authority submits the application and fees ($40–$160 based on room count) to the Montana DPHHS for final licensing.

1. Submit a Buildings for Lease or Rent application to the Madison County Planning Administrator (including site plan, deed, and fee) for review. 2. Contact the Madison County Sanitarian to initiate the DPHHS Public Accommodation License; this requires a plan review and a pre-opening on-site inspection. 3. Once local approval is granted, the local authority submits the application and fees ($40–$160 based on room count) to the Montana DPHHS for final licensing.