Many of the short-term rentals in Whitefish are downtown located above commercial spaces in mixed-use buildings. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot FILE)
October 7, 2021
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Bill would let cities tax Airbnbs to subsidize long-term rentals
A bill under consideration at the Montana Legislature would give cities, counties and resort districts the option of levying a tax on Airbnb-style, short-term rentals if they use the money to give rebates to landlords who rent to local workers on a long-term basis.
October 7, 2021 2 p.m.
Whitefish rejects moratorium on new vacation rentals
Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld on Monday broke a tie vote to quash a potential 90-day moratorium on licensing new vacation rentals in the city.