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A frequent question we get is “Do you need a permit or license for a private pond in Bozeman?” Depending on where you live, and the details of your pond, you may need to obtain a Water Right from The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. Water Rights are a complicated subject having to

Question: Does solar power make sense in Bozeman with the effects of cold winter temperatures and heavy snow? Answer: Yes! Solar panels extract energy from light, not heat. Bozeman is one of the sunniest cities in Montana, averaging over 300 sunny days per year. As long as the sun is shining on solar panels, they

Bozeman City commissioners on October 18, 2023 voted to ban any future non-owner occupied short-term rentals(Classified as Type-3) in Bozeman and grandfather in existing permitted Type-3 units. These new regulations impact short-term rentals, including rentals offered on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Existing non-owner occupied permitted units and owner occupied permitted units(Type-1 & Type-2) must

Bridger Bowl is Bozeman’s well-loved “hometown” ski hill. Located just 16 miles from Downtown Bozeman, Bridger Bowl Ski Area offers wold-class skiing just a short drive from town. Read more to learn about Bridger Bowl Stats and Facts. Bridger Bowl Stats and Facts:  Year opened: 1988 Vertical rise: 2,700 ft (2,600 lift served) Skiable terrain: 2,000

The City Commission adopted Bozeman VRBO Rules that are effective as of December 1, 2017. City Of Bozeman Ordinance 1974 states that all new Bozeman VRBO Rentals must comply with the new regulations. View our article on Bozeman Short Term Rental Rules for details. VRBO Rentals that are owner occupied, whether the owner is there

Bozeman Zoning Map (click for full size) The city of Bozeman is divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map. The Bozeman Zoning Districts are described as follows: R-S Residential Suburban District The intent and purpose of the R-S residential suburban district is to allow open space, resource protection and primarily

There are many real estate financial indicators for Bozeman. Benchmarks that provide the most value for Bozeman Real Estate Investing (especially for income producing real estate investments) are: Gross Rent Multiplier: Calculates the market value of the property. Cash On Cash Return: Measures the return on cash invested. Profitability Index: Measures the cost-benefit for the

Development in Bozeman’s revitalized “Cannery District” began about 10 years ago, turning an old pea canning facility into what is now a hub for local businesses.  Recent development in the Cannery District aims to honor the original buildings while transforming them into functional, modern day versions of what they once used to be. Restaurants, retail