Columbia Falls, MT · Flathead County
Conditional Use Permit Vacation Rentals Determination Request
Property owners use this request to seek a conditional use permit for vacation rentals in eligible residential and suburban agricultural zoning districts.
What this form is
This request is for property owners proposing to rent a residence for stays of 30 days or less in applicable zoning districts. It asks for owner and property details, zoning, bedrooms, paved parking, a local contact, and checklist information. Applicants must attach specified reports or proof, including fire-safety documentation and a tourist home license, and submit the application with a filing fee.
Who needs it
Property owners in applicable zoning districts who plan to rent a unit for 30 days or less submit this application for an administrative conditional use permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form includes a zoning-administrator inspection signature and date, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Request
Download the Conditional Use Permit Vacation Rentals Determination Request PDF.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Provide owner and property information, zoning, home size, paved parking, and local contact details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to attach applicable reports and proof, including HOA permission if the property is subject to restrictions.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the application with the filing fee; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this vacation rental request?
- No. This document has no notary block and does not require notarization. It includes a signature and date for the zoning administrator's inspection; no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the vacation rental request?
- Complete the request, attach the reports and proof identified in its checklist, and submit it with the filing fee. Check the city website for current department contact details.
- Who should file this request?
- A property owner in an applicable zoning district who wants to rent a unit for 30 days or less should complete and submit this administrative conditional use permit application.
- What attachments does the request list?
- The checklist identifies fire marshal reports, a tourist home public accommodation license, a health department inspection report, bed tax registration, and HOA permission when applicable.
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This Conditional Use Permit Vacation Rentals Determination Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Columbia Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.