Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Valley County, MT

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.