Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Permitted Vacation Rental Application
Property owners use this application to provide information about a proposed vacation rental in Columbia Falls’ CB-2, CB-4, or CB-5 zoning districts.
What this form is
This application collects owner and business contact details, property information, zoning, bedroom count, and paved off-street parking spaces for a proposed vacation rental. It also lists reports, licenses, and other proof to attach, including fire safety reports and a health department inspection report. The document says permitted-zone applications are submitted to the city with a filing fee and describes applicable vacation rental standards.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing a vacation rental in the CB-2, CB-4, or CB-5 districts use this application to provide property details and supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Columbia Falls with the filing fee, as stated in the attached ordinance. The document does not give a submission address or department.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form includes a dated signature line for the Zoning Administrator’s inspection, and no attachment is identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Permitted Vacation Rental Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Property Details
Provide owner and business contacts, property details, zoning, bedroom count, parking information, and local contact information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Check the form’s list and attach applicable fire and health reports, licenses, and HOA permission if required.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and filing fee to the City of Columbia Falls; check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Permitted Vacation Rental Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization. It includes a dated signature line for the Zoning Administrator’s inspection, and it identifies no attachment as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Permitted Vacation Rental Application?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Columbia Falls with the filing fee. The document does not provide a submission address or department, so check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the vacation rental application list?
- The checklist calls for applicable fire marshal reports, a tourist home public accommodation license, a health department inspection report, and HOA permission if applicable. It also asks applicants to register for the state bed tax.
Need something notarized?
This Permitted Vacation Rental Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.