Columbia Falls, Montana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Flathead County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
150 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap150 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Permitted by right in CB (commercial) zones; requires Administrative Conditional Use Permit in CR (residential) zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Columbia Falls, Montana
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Columbia Falls, Montana are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Columbia Falls, Montana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Columbia Falls?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Columbia Falls short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Columbia Falls'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 Columbia Falls, Flathead County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.