Hot Springs, Montana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sanders County
Conditional
STR Status
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Sanders County which apply to this area.
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Applies to unincorporated areas of Sanders County only; excludes incorporated city of Thompson Falls and towns of Plains and Hot Springs
Official Sources
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Hot Springs, Montana
Hot Springs, Montana has no separate city ordinance, so Sanders County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Hot Springs, Montana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Hot Springs, Montana.
Where do these Hot Springs short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Hot Springs'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 Hot Springs, Sanders County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.