Lewistown, Montana

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Fergus County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Montana statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
8%Tax Rate

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

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

revenue.mt.gov/taxes/miscellaneous/lodging-facility
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lewistown, Montana

Lewistown 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 Lewistown, Montana?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lewistown, Montana.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lewistown?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Lewistown?

Short-term rentals in Lewistown are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these Lewistown short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Lewistown'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 Lewistown, Fergus County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.