Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madison County, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Madison County, MT, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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