Missoula, Montana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Missoula County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $636
$636License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$636
Renewalannual
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
- Tourist homes in residential (R) districts require neighbor notification and zoning review under Title 20
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Missoula, Montana
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Missoula, Montana are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $636).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Missoula, Montana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Missoula, Montana.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Missoula?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $636.
Where do these Missoula short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Missoula'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 Missoula, Missoula County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.