Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Whitehall, MT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Whitehall, MT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals of single-family homes are classified as a Conditional Use within Residential Zoning Districts. They are subject to a conditional-use review process, site plan approval, and must adhere to specific conditions of approval which are recorded as land use restrictions with the County Clerk and Recorder. 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 of single-family homes are classified as a Conditional Use within Residential Zoning Districts. They are subject to a conditional-use review process, site plan approval, and must adhere to specific conditions of approval which are recorded as land use restrictions with the County Clerk and Recorder.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Whitehall. 1. Submit a complete development permit/CUP application and fee to the Town Clerk-Treasurer. 2. The application is reviewed by the Planning Board, which makes a recommendation to the Town Council for final determination. 3. Upon approval, the applicant must consent to conditions in writing and record them with the County Clerk and Recorder before the permit is issued.

1. Submit a complete development permit/CUP application and fee to the Town Clerk-Treasurer. 2. The application is reviewed by the Planning Board, which makes a recommendation to the Town Council for final determination. 3. Upon approval, the applicant must consent to conditions in writing and record them with the County Clerk and Recorder before the permit is issued.

Vrbo is permitted in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.