West Yellowstone, Montana
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Gallatin County
Conditional
STR Status
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Gallatin 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
- Residential Renting (30 days or longer) is listed as a permitted use in residential districts (RX, COS-X, R-5); Short-Term Rentals are defined separately and not listed as permitted uses in those districts; Motels (which include individually Short-Term rented cabins) are permitted in PUD-X zones upon approval
Official Sources
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 17, 2026
Short-term rental rules in West Yellowstone, Montana
West Yellowstone, Montana has no separate city ordinance, so Gallatin County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in West Yellowstone, Montana?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Where do these West Yellowstone short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against West Yellowstone'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 West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, or Montana authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.