Red Lodge, Montana

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Carbon County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250.00Tax: 4%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026
$250.00License Cost
4%Tax Rate
150 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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 / TOT4%

Zoning Restrictions

  • allowed in all zoning districts

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Red Lodge, Montana

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Red Lodge, Montana are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250.00). A lodging/occupancy tax of 4% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Red Lodge, Montana?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Red Lodge?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250.00.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Red Lodge?

Short-term rentals in Red Lodge are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 4%.

Where do these Red Lodge short-term rental rules come from?

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