Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rosebud County, MT

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Rosebud County, MT, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. Short-term rentals must comply with state public accommodation standards (50-51 MCA), which include health and safety regulations. A septic permit from Rosebud County is required for the property. There are currently no local county-level zoning restrictions or business-specific permits required by Rosebud County. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals must comply with state public accommodation standards (50-51 MCA), which include health and safety regulations. A septic permit from Rosebud County is required for the property. There are currently no local county-level zoning restrictions or business-specific permits required by Rosebud County.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Rosebud County. 1. Contact the Rosebud County Environmental Health Department to obtain and submit a plan review application. 2. Complete the plan review process with the county sanitarian. 3. Apply for and obtain a Public Accommodation license from the Montana DPHHS as a 'tourist home.'

1. Contact the Rosebud County Environmental Health Department to obtain and submit a plan review application. 2. Complete the plan review process with the county sanitarian. 3. Apply for and obtain a Public Accommodation license from the Montana DPHHS as a 'tourist home.'

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Rosebud County, MT, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Rosebud 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 Rosebud County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.