Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Valley County, MT

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Valley County, MT, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. Short-term rentals are treated as 'public accommodations' under Montana public health rules and must meet state public sleeping accommodation standards. Plans are reviewed by the county sanitarian; however, no Valley County-specific zoning restrictions, occupancy caps, or primary-residence requirements were identified on the official county website. "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 are treated as 'public accommodations' under Montana public health rules and must meet state public sleeping accommodation standards. Plans are reviewed by the county sanitarian; however, no Valley County-specific zoning restrictions, occupancy caps, or primary-residence requirements were identified on the official county website.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Valley County. 1) Contact the Valley County environmental health/sanitarian to request the state public-accommodation plan review application; 2) Submit the required plan review application and supporting materials to the county sanitarian for review under Montana Public Accommodations rules; 3) Complete any required inspections or modifications as directed by the county sanitarian to obtain licensure.

1) Contact the Valley County environmental health/sanitarian to request the state public-accommodation plan review application; 2) Submit the required plan review application and supporting materials to the county sanitarian for review under Montana Public Accommodations rules; 3) Complete any required inspections or modifications as directed by the county sanitarian to obtain licensure.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.