Box Elder, Montana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chouteau County
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Short-term rental rules in Box Elder, Montana
Box Elder has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Montana statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Box Elder, Montana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Box Elder, Montana.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Box Elder?
A short-term rental permit is required.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Box Elder?
Short-term rentals in Box Elder are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.
Where do these Box Elder short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Box Elder's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Box Elder, Chouteau County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.