Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Polson, MT

Vacation rentals are regulated as 'Public Sleeping Accommodations' and are only allowed where Lake County zoning and density regulations permit. Operators must maintain a guest log for one year, meet strict water-supply and wastewater-treatment standards (including private septic alteration permits if applicable), and pass a pre-opening health and safety inspection.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Polson. 1) Contact Lake County Planning to confirm zoning compliance. 2) Submit the Public Sleeping Accommodation Plan Review Application to Lake County Environmental Health with the $150 fee, water test results, and septic documentation. 3) Pass a pre-opening inspection by a county sanitarian, who will then provide the Montana Public Accommodation License application for submission to the state (DPHHS).

1) Contact Lake County Planning to confirm zoning compliance. 2) Submit the Public Sleeping Accommodation Plan Review Application to Lake County Environmental Health with the $150 fee, water test results, and septic documentation. 3) Pass a pre-opening inspection by a county sanitarian, who will then provide the Montana Public Accommodation License application for submission to the state (DPHHS).