Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sanders County, MT

STRs (Vacation/Tourist Homes) must comply with sanitation standards for water, wastewater, and solid waste. Non-exempt buildings require a Certificate of Approval from the Board of County Commissioners, which involves reviews for emergency services access and impacts on local services. Properties must also be licensed and inspected as public accommodations by the Environmental Health department.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sanders County. 1. Submit an application for a 'Building for Lease or Rent' to the Land Services Administrator with a site plan, impact narratives, and required fees. 2. Obtain sanitation approval from the Environmental Health department and a Certificate of Approval from the Board of County Commissioners. 3. Record the final Certificate of Approval with the Sanders County Clerk & Recorder and obtain a state public accommodation license for a 'Vacation/Tourist Home.'

1. Submit an application for a 'Building for Lease or Rent' to the Land Services Administrator with a site plan, impact narratives, and required fees. 2. Obtain sanitation approval from the Environmental Health department and a Certificate of Approval from the Board of County Commissioners. 3. Record the final Certificate of Approval with the Sanders County Clerk & Recorder and obtain a state public accommodation license for a 'Vacation/Tourist Home.'