Cleaning Business Software

Grow Your Montana Cleaning Business Under the Big Sky

From Billings to Missoula, Great Falls to Bozeman — MaidProfit gives Montana cleaning companies the tools to manage wide-ranging service areas and grow steadily.

1.1M+ Residents
457K Households
Top 10 Fastest-Growing State
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1,100+
Cleaning Businesses in Montana
457K
Households Statewide
$66,300
Median Household Income
10.6%
Annual Market Growth

Montana Cleaning Market at a Glance

1.13 million
Population
One of the least densely populated states, but rapid growth in Bozeman and Missoula is expanding the cleaning market fast
U.S. Census Bureau 2024
550+
Cleaning Businesses
Very low competition statewide — many Montana markets have fewer than 20 listed cleaning services
IBISWorld 2024
$165 million
Market Size
Small overall but growing rapidly with Montana's population boom, especially in the Gallatin and Flathead valleys
IBISWorld 2024
$395,000
Median Home Value
Above the $365K national average, driven by Bozeman's luxury market ($600K+) and Whitefish resort properties
Zillow 2024
$155/visit
Average Cleaning Rate
Near the $157 national average, with Bozeman and Whitefish commanding $175-$225 for vacation and luxury properties
HomeAdvisor 2024
May - September
Peak Season
Summer tourism and vacation rental turnovers drive peak demand, with a secondary bump during ski season (December-March)
Industry Data

Data sources: HomeAdvisor 2024, IBISWorld 2024, Industry Data, U.S. Census Bureau 2024, Zillow 2024

Why Montana Is a Rising Star for Cleaning Businesses

Montana has experienced some of the fastest population growth in the western United States over the past five years. With over 1.1 million residents and a steady influx of remote workers and retirees relocating from higher-cost states, demand for professional cleaning services is accelerating across the state’s key metros.

The state’s median household income of $66,300 supports a healthy market for recurring residential cleaning, especially in booming communities like Bozeman, Missoula, and Kalispell where home values have surged. Vacation rental properties and second homes in resort areas near Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks create an additional revenue stream that many Montana cleaners tap into year-round.

Montana’s business-friendly environment — including no state sales tax — keeps overhead low and simplifies pricing for cleaning companies. With a relatively small number of established cleaning businesses competing for a growing customer base, early movers who invest in professional operations have a clear advantage.

Montana's average cleaning rate of $155/visit is close to the $157 national average, with luxury resort markets like Bozeman and Whitefish pushing well above that.
With a median home value of $395K — 8% above the $365K national average — Montana's growing housing market supports strong cleaning rates, especially in resort communities.
Montana's cleaning industry is growing at an estimated 8.5% annually, well above the 6.6% national average, fueled by rapid population growth and vacation rental expansion.

No Sales Tax Simplicity

Montana is one of only five states with no sales tax. That means simpler invoicing, lower prices for your clients, and no compliance headaches when billing for cleaning services.

1,100+
Cleaning Businesses in Montana
457K
Households Statewide
$66,300
Median Household Income
10.6%
Annual Market Growth

Top Montana Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses

Where the demand is highest and your business can thrive.

Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Montana's fastest-growing market with a booming real estate scene — luxury homes, vacation properties, and tech transplants from Seattle and San Francisco who expect premium cleaning.
Billings
Montana's largest city (115K) with the most stable year-round demand — a practical, working-class market where reliability wins recurring contracts.
Missoula
University town with 80K residents and strong demand from professionals, academics, and retirees attracted to western Montana's quality of life.
Helena
State capital with 85K in the metro — government workers and a stable housing market create consistent, year-round cleaning demand.
Whitefish & Flathead County
Ski resort and lake vacation destination — seasonal vacation rental turnovers from December through March and June through September command premium rates.
Great Falls
Malmstrom Air Force Base and a mid-size population of 60K create steady demand, with very few professional cleaning competitors in the market.

Everything you need to scale

Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.

Smart Scheduling
Auto-assign jobs to the right team based on location, skills, and availability. Clients get instant booking confirmations.
Smart Scheduling is critical in Montana where your next client might be 30 miles down a rural highway — cluster jobs in Billings, Missoula, or Bozeman to make each day profitable.
Client CRM
Track every client, property, preferences, and cleaning history in one place. Never lose a detail again.
Client CRM tracks your Bozeman ski season clients, your Billings year-round regulars, and your Whitefish vacation rental contacts in one organized system.
Automated Invoicing
Invoices go out automatically after every job. Accept payments online and track who’s paid and who owes.
Automated Invoicing keeps it simple — Montana has no state sales tax, so your invoices show the clean price your clients agreed to, nothing extra.
Team Management
See where your cleaners are in real-time, track job completion, and communicate with your team through the app.
Team Management coordinates crews across Montana's vast distances — assign Bozeman, Missoula, and Helena as separate territories with distinct schedules.
Business Analytics
Revenue trends, team performance, top clients, and growth metrics — all in one clean dashboard.
Business Analytics shows you which Montana market delivers the best return per mile driven — essential when travel time is your biggest cost.
Integrations
Connect with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Stripe, and the tools you already use to run your business.
Integrations connect with QuickBooks and Google Calendar so you can manage your Montana operation from your truck between appointments.

What Montana Cleaners Charge

Montana rates vary between metro areas and rural resort towns. Here’s the current landscape.

ServicePrice RangeAverage
Standard House Cleaning$100 – $200$140
Deep Cleaning$175 – $380$265
Move-Out Cleaning$200 – $450$320
Office Cleaning (per sq ft)$0.07 – $0.15$0.10
Recurring Weekly Service$90 – $170$120

Bozeman and resort-adjacent communities like Whitefish and Big Sky command premium rates, often 20–30% above the state average. Billings and Great Falls are more competitively priced, while rural areas fall toward the lower end of the range.

Montana Cleaning Business Requirements

Business Registration

Register your business with the Montana Secretary of State. Forming an LLC costs $70 online. Sole proprietors should file a DBA (Assumed Business Name) with their county.

No State Sales Tax

Montana has no sales tax, which simplifies pricing and invoicing for cleaning businesses. There are no separate filing or collection requirements for sales tax.

State Income Tax

Montana has a progressive income tax ranging from 1% to 6.75%. Business income is reported on your personal return for pass-through entities like LLCs and sole proprietorships.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Montana requires workers’ comp insurance for all employers with one or more employees. Coverage can be obtained through the Montana State Fund or private carriers. Rates for cleaning businesses average $3.00–$5.00 per $100 of payroll.

General Liability Insurance

Not legally required, but strongly recommended. Most commercial clients and property managers require proof of $500K–$1M general liability coverage. Expect $400–$700/year.

No State Cleaning License

Montana does not require a specific license to operate a cleaning business. However, some municipalities may require a local business license or permit.

Up and running in minutes

No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.

Set Up Your Business
Add your services, pricing, team members, and service areas. Takes about 10 minutes.
Register your LLC with the Montana Secretary of State for $70, and since there's no sales tax to worry about, you're nearly ready to go. MaidProfit handles the rest.
Clients Book Online
Share your booking link or embed it on your website. Clients pick a time — you get notified instantly.
Clients in Bozeman, Billings, and Missoula book online 24/7 — no phone calls to miss while you're driving between jobs across the valley.
MaidProfit Does the Rest
Scheduling, reminders, invoicing, and follow-ups happen automatically. You focus on the work.
MaidProfit confirms appointments, sends reminders, collects payment (no tax calculation needed in MT), and requests reviews — you just show up and clean.

Simple, predictable pricing

No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.

Monthly
Annual Save 20%
Starter
$39/month
Perfect for solo operators and small teams just getting started.
  • Up to 50 jobs/month
  • 1 team member
  • Online booking page
  • Client management
  • Basic invoicing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Integrations
Join Waitlist
Starter is perfect for solo cleaners working one Montana city — manage 20-30 recurring clients in Bozeman, Billings, or Missoula without an assistant.
Pro
$159/month
For multi-location businesses that need maximum power and support.
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited team members
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom reporting
  • Priority support + onboarding
  • API access
  • White-label options
Contact Sales
Pro handles multi-city Montana operations — manage Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, and resort town crews from one account with full financial oversight.

All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

Why Montana Cleaning Businesses Choose MaidProfit

Montana has zero state sales tax — simpler invoicing, happier clients, and no tax compliance headaches. MaidProfit keeps your pricing clean and transparent.
Montana distances are real — a 'nearby' client could be 25 miles away. Route optimization is the difference between a profitable day and a break-even one.
Bozeman's real estate boom has brought coastal transplants who expect the same professional cleaning services they had in Seattle or San Francisco.
Vacation rental turnovers in Whitefish and Big Sky pay premium rates — MaidProfit's scheduling handles tight same-day turnover windows between guests.

Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere

Hear from real cleaning business owners.

★★★★★

“Managing vacation rental turnovers in Bozeman used to be chaos. MaidProfit’s scheduling tools let me coordinate 8 same-day turnovers across town without a single missed checkout.”

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Rachel Johansson
Owner, Big Sky Sparkle Cleaning
★★★★★

“In Billings, word of mouth is everything. MaidProfit’s automated review requests helped us go from 12 to 85 Google reviews in six months. Our phone hasn’t stopped ringing.”

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Tom Blackwood
Founder, Rimrock Cleaning Services
★★★★★

“Our Kalispell team covers a huge service area. MaidProfit’s route optimization and mileage tracking save us real money every week — fuel costs dropped 20% in the first month.”

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Linda Whitehawk
CEO, Glacier Clean Co.

Common Questions

Do I need a license to start a cleaning business in Montana?
Montana does not require a state-level cleaning license. You’ll need to register your business with the Secretary of State, obtain a federal EIN if hiring employees, and check with your city or county for any local permits.
Does Montana charge sales tax on cleaning services?
No. Montana is one of five states with no sales tax. You don’t need to collect or remit sales tax on any cleaning services, which simplifies your invoicing and bookkeeping.
How much can I earn running a cleaning business in Montana?
Solo cleaners in Montana typically earn $30,000–$50,000 per year. Business owners with teams of 3–8 cleaners often earn $60,000–$110,000 annually. Vacation rental cleaning in resort towns can significantly boost revenue.
Is vacation rental cleaning profitable in Montana?
Absolutely. Montana’s tourism industry drives strong demand for Airbnb and VRBO turnover cleaning, especially near Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and ski resorts. Turnover cleanings command premium rates of $150–$350 per unit.
How does MaidProfit help Montana cleaning businesses specifically?
MaidProfit is ideal for Montana’s unique challenges: managing large service areas with route optimization, coordinating vacation rental turnovers with tight timelines, tracking mileage for tax deductions, and automating client communications across spread-out communities.
Is workers’ comp insurance required in Montana?
Yes. Montana requires workers’ compensation insurance for all businesses with employees. You can obtain coverage through the Montana State Fund or approved private insurers. Non-compliance can result in fines and personal liability.

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