Medora, North Dakota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Billings County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Billings County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$1,000 (Tier I) or $1,500 (Tier II)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap40% of total housing units in a major subdivision or residential neighborhood
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Agriculture, Residential, and Recreational Zoning Districts (Tier I); Agriculture, Residential, Recreational, or Commercial (Tier II)

Official Sources

billingscountynd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/546/ShortTermRental_Checklist_?bidId=
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Medora, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota has no separate city ordinance, so Billings County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $1,000 (Tier I) or $1,500 (Tie).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Medora, North Dakota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Medora, North Dakota.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $1,000 (Tier I) or $1,500 (Tie.

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

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