Short-Term Rental Regulations
in West Yellowstone, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in West Yellowstone, MT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed only in the B-3 (Central Business) zoning district and must comply with Town parking, lodging tax, health, building and fire codes; maximum occupancy may be limited by available off-street parking; exterior signage for STRs is prohibited and outdoor noise must cease by 10:00 p.m.; a responsible person must be designated and available 24/7 and listings must display the Town registration number. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are allowed only in the B-3 (Central Business) zoning district and must comply with Town parking, lodging tax, health, building and fire codes; maximum occupancy may be limited by available off-street parking; exterior signage for STRs is prohibited and outdoor noise must cease by 10:00 p.m.; a responsible person must be designated and available 24/7 and listings must display the Town registration number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in West Yellowstone. 1) Complete and submit the Town registration form (owner and responsible person contact info, MT Dept. of Revenue tax registration number, sketch plan showing bedrooms and off-street parking) and pay the registration and fire inspection fees; 2) Obtain required initial fire inspection signed by a District Chief or NFPA-certified inspector and provide either a signed pre-operational health department report or a valid state public accommodation license; 3) Town Manager reviews materials, issues registration when requirements met; registrations expire after one year and must be renewed annually.

1) Complete and submit the Town registration form (owner and responsible person contact info, MT Dept. of Revenue tax registration number, sketch plan showing bedrooms and off-street parking) and pay the registration and fire inspection fees; 2) Obtain required initial fire inspection signed by a District Chief or NFPA-certified inspector and provide either a signed pre-operational health department report or a valid state public accommodation license; 3) Town Manager reviews materials, issues registration when requirements met; registrations expire after one year and must be renewed annually.

Vrbo is permitted in West Yellowstone, MT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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