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Helena does not have a specific STR ordinance but requires a general city business license and a state-mandated Public Accommodation License administered through the county health department.
To host a short-term rental in Helena, you must obtain a city business license and a Public Accommodation License from the Lewis and Clark County health department. You are required to maintain a guest registry and collect state lodging taxes totaling 8%. Because state law protects STRs as a residential use, the city cannot ban them or restrict the frequency of your bookings.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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