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Many of the short-term rentals in Whitefish are downtown located above commercial spaces in mixed-use buildings. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot FILE)

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Bill would let cities tax Airbnbs to subsidize long-term rentals
February 21, 2023 midnight

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.

Whitefish rejects moratorium on new vacation rentals
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.