Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pray, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pray, MT, but with restrictions. Pray (unincorporated Park County) is subject to Park County land-use and zoning rules; short-term/vacation rentals are treated as public accommodations under Montana DPHHS and require plan review and compliance with environmental health (septic/water) and building standards. County zoning may allow STRs by-right in some zones or require a conditional or zoning permit in others. 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.

Pray (unincorporated Park County) is subject to Park County land-use and zoning rules; short-term/vacation rentals are treated as public accommodations under Montana DPHHS and require plan review and compliance with environmental health (septic/water) and building standards. County zoning may allow STRs by-right in some zones or require a conditional or zoning permit in others.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pray. 1) Contact Park County Planning to confirm parcel zoning and obtain required zoning or 'building for lease or rent' permits. 2) Apply for a Montana Public Accommodation License (DPHHS) by submitting a plan review through the Park County Environmental Health department. 3) Coordinate required environmental health inspections (septic/water) and any necessary county building inspections.

1) Contact Park County Planning to confirm parcel zoning and obtain required zoning or 'building for lease or rent' permits. 2) Apply for a Montana Public Accommodation License (DPHHS) by submitting a plan review through the Park County Environmental Health department. 3) Coordinate required environmental health inspections (septic/water) and any necessary county building inspections.

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