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Resident urges moratorium on short-term rentals, says enforcement gaps leave neighborhoods vulnerable

3204522 · May 7, 2025
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A Columbia Falls resident asked the council to pause issuing or renewing short-term rental permits, saying city and county roles are unclear and enforcement has been inconsistent.

A Columbia Falls resident asked the City Council Monday to impose a moratorium on short-term rentals, citing what he described as unclear oversight and inconsistent enforcement between city and county authorities.

"I'm asking that there's a moratorium be put on these short term rentals that has taken place in the city," said Matt Jefferson, a homeowner who identified several houses he believes operate…

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