Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mineral County, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mineral County, MT, but with restrictions. Montana’s Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) classifies short-term/vacation rentals as 'public accommodations' (e.g., tourist homes) and requires compliance with public-accommodation rules; plans for public accommodations are reviewed locally by the county sanitarian/Environmental Health & Planning office. No Mineral County municipal ordinance specifying zoning districts, caps, or residency rules was found. 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.

Montana’s Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) classifies short-term/vacation rentals as 'public accommodations' (e.g., tourist homes) and requires compliance with public-accommodation rules; plans for public accommodations are reviewed locally by the county sanitarian/Environmental Health & Planning office. No Mineral County municipal ordinance specifying zoning districts, caps, or residency rules was found.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mineral County. 1) Contact Mineral County Environmental Health & Planning / county sanitarian to request the public-accommodation plan-review application; 2) Submit the plan review/application to the county sanitarian and undergo any required review/inspection as directed; 3) Complete state public-accommodation licensure steps with Montana DPHHS as applicable.

1) Contact Mineral County Environmental Health & Planning / county sanitarian to request the public-accommodation plan-review application; 2) Submit the plan review/application to the county sanitarian and undergo any required review/inspection as directed; 3) Complete state public-accommodation licensure steps with Montana DPHHS as applicable.

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