Your complete guide to renter protections in Great Falls, MT. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Montana state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
No statutory limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Great Falls does not have local rent control. Montana state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Great Falls may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Montana law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Great Falls-specific laws and ordinances
Montana RLTA governs landlord-tenant relationships
Cascade County housing code enforcement
Military tenant protections (Malmstrom AFB proximity)
Local ordinances work alongside Montana state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Montana state protections.
Laws that apply to all Montana renters
Max Security Deposit
No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysor 10 days if no deductions
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Governing Statute
Montana Code
Common questions about renting in Great Falls
No, Great Falls does not currently have local rent control. Montana state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Montana does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
Great Falls tenants benefit from several protections: Montana RLTA governs landlord-tenant relationships; Cascade County housing code enforcement; Military tenant protections (Malmstrom AFB proximity). These are in addition to Montana state law.
You can contact the Great Falls local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Montana attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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