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Big Sky, MT: lodging tax and STR rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | Montana 8% lodging facility sales and use tax (4% + 4%) plus Big Sky's 4% resort tax: about 12%. |
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| Who collects | Airbnb collects both for stays of 29 days or fewer. Hosts must still register with the Big Sky Resort Area District and the Montana Department of Revenue; Airbnb's collection does not remove the owner's own responsibility. Vrbo's collection here: confirm with the jurisdiction (we have not verified it). |
| Note | Resort tax applies across the district, which spans Gallatin and Madison counties. |
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Sources
- Big Sky Resort Tax FAQ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Montana Lodging Facility Tax Guide (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2314 (Montana) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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