Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sweet Grass County, MT

Short-term/vacation rentals in Sweet Grass County are regulated as 'buildings for lease or rent' under the county Building for Lease or Rent (BLR) regulations; city of Big Timber separately lists 'Bed & Breakfast Inns' (owner-occupied overnight accommodations with a morning meal) as an allowed/conditional use in residential zones. County BLR rules require sanitation review for units served by water/wastewater and apply review and improvement requirements; exemptions exist for agricultural uses and certain lodging-tax facilities.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sweet Grass County. 1) Determine applicability; if within county (unincorporated) submit the Building for Lease or Rent Application to the County Administrator/Planner with required attachments (deed/title, site plan, narratives describing buildings, water/wastewater and solid waste plans, emergency services, access, and mitigation measures). 2) Pay the stated application fee ($200 listed on the county application); the administrator will check completeness then the governing body (or department/local reviewing authority for sanitation) will review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny (governing body decision within 60 working days after application is complete). 3) If sanitation approval is granted, record the certificate of approval and any conditions with the Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder as required.

1) Determine applicability; if within county (unincorporated) submit the Building for Lease or Rent Application to the County Administrator/Planner with required attachments (deed/title, site plan, narratives describing buildings, water/wastewater and solid waste plans, emergency services, access, and mitigation measures). 2) Pay the stated application fee ($200 listed on the county application); the administrator will check completeness then the governing body (or department/local reviewing authority for sanitation) will review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny (governing body decision within 60 working days after application is complete). 3) If sanitation approval is granted, record the certificate of approval and any conditions with the Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder as required.