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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mineral County, MT

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

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.

How to Obtain a Permit

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.

Official Resources

Official Mineral County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mineral County, MT?
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.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Mineral County?
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.
How do I get a short-term rental permit 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.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction