Short-term rentals in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
21 Montana meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most short-term rentals activity
- Butte, MT (14)
- Columbia Falls, MT (4)
- Bozeman, MT (1)
- Kalispell, MT (1)
- Whitefish, MT (1)
Latest matching meetings
Zoning Board to review setback variances and a short-term rental permit
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests regarding lot setbacks and dimensions. The board will also review a Special Use Permit application for a short-term rental.
Board to decide on illuminated crosses at Intermountain Health hospital
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four cases: a special use permit for two illuminated crosses on Intermountain Health hospital, a short-term rental permit at 2925 Bartlett, a variance to reduce a side yard setback to zero feet on a commercial lot near 1315 S Montana St, and a variance for rear yard and lot…
Board considers amendments to Unified Development Code regarding rentals and parking
The Community Development Board is meeting to discuss updates to the Unified Development Code. The board will consider recommendations for amendments regarding short-term rentals and parking requirements.
Council discusses affordable housing committee and use of city land
The City Council will discuss creating an Affordable Housing & Homeless Advisory Committee, establishing design standards for the Parkline Trail, using city-owned property for affordable housing, and reviewing short-term rental statistics. No formal votes will be taken; council will direct staff on next steps.
Zoning Board to weigh daycare in home at 2206 Walnut Street
The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six applications, including a daycare in a residence, a short-term rental, illuminated crosses on a hospital, a bar expansion, and two variances. The board will decide on special use permits and variance requests affecting land use and zoning…
Board to decide on daycare, short-term rental permits
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on two special use permits: a daycare at 2206 Walnut Street and a short-term rental at 918 N. Henry Avenue. Both are in existing residences under Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code sections for child day care centers and special use permits.
Council to weigh annexation of 421-unit Teakettle Heights development
The City Council will approve payments totaling $477k and a $142k chip seal project. They will hear a report from MDOT on two traffic studies and discuss zoning regulations under the Montana Land Use Planning Act. Council will also provide guidance on a short-term rental policy framework. A public hearing for the…
Board will hear appeal to convert a legal non‑conforming billboard to a digital sign
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider five pending matters. These include an appeal by TLC Properties Inc. to change an existing off‑premises static billboard to a digital display in the C‑M district, a variance request for an addition at 2000 Roberts Avenue, two special use permits for short‑term rentals at…
City Council to discuss modernization of Short-Term Rental Program
The City Council will consider updates to the Short-Term Rental Program to establish a clearer permitting system and stronger operational standards. The body will also review claims and payroll for approval.
Planning Commission to review future land use and draft goals
The Planning Commission will receive a presentation from Cushing Terrell regarding future land use and draft goals. The body will also discuss updates to short-term rental policies.
Commission hears request for 40‑unit apartment Conditional Use Permit on Meadow Lake Blvd
The Planning Commission will review focus group findings presented by Cushing Terrell, discuss a proposed short‑term rental policy, and consider a rewrite of the city’s zoning and subdivision regulations. A public hearing will be held on a Conditional Use Permit request from Norton Luxury Homes, LLC to build two…
Zoning board to rule on fitness center expansion and short-term rental permits
The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four cases on December 4, 2025, including a variance for a fitness center expansion, three special use permit applications for short-term rentals, and a diesel generator installation. One case has been deferred to a later date.
Zoning Board to review short-term rental and event venue permits
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three active applications for special use permits and variances. The board is reviewing requests for short-term rentals, an event venue, and a sign size increase.
Board to decide on five special use permits and variances, many for short‑term rentals
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on five applications. Four applications request Special Use Permits to operate short‑term rentals in R‑2 or R‑1 zones at 1166 Evans Ave, 1925 Sampson St, 517 S Clark St, and 2951 Bayard St. Two variance requests seek a single‑family home on a commercially zoned lot in…
Zoning Board to consider short-term rental and garage setback requests
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold hearings for two property requests. The board will also hold elections for an interim Chair and Vice Chair.
Committee reviews short-term rental data and tourism market report
The Sustainable Tourism Management Plan Standing Committee meets to review updates on short-term rentals, the Whitefish Trail, and tourism market performance. Members will also discuss future projects like community coffee events and a business survey.
Housing Committee to discuss HAB Development letter and partner expansion
The Affordable Housing Committee will discuss a letter from HAB Development and the expansion of committee representation. Members will also review updates on the Butte Aging at Home Program and the development of large historic properties.
Zoning Board to review short-term rental and fencing applications
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear three applications for special and conditional use permits. These include requests for short-term rentals and the installation of a barbed wire fence.
Zoning board to review short-term rentals and sign variance
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on two special use applications for short-term rentals and one variance application for oversized signs. The board will decide on the short-term rentals at 3545 White Way and 701 S Arizona St #301, and a variance to place two 55 sq ft signs on a building at 4500…
Zoning Board to review short-term rental and fencing applications
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear two land-use applications. The board will consider a request for a short-term rental and a permit for a perimeter fence.
Zoning board to hear variance for two-family dwelling on W Park Street
The Butte Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications. First, a variance request to allow a two-family dwelling on a 2,178-square-foot lot in uptown Butte. Second, a special use application for a short-term rental at 950 Caledonia Street. Both require applicant presence.