Quota Sheet

July 1, 2024

All-beverages, city beer and city beer with wine amendments and restaurant beer and wine licenses are issued on what is called a quota system.

The quota means the system utilized by the department to maintain and monitor the availability of alcoholic beverage licenses in each city and county area in Montana as stipulated by 16-4-502, MCA, this also includes the availability to float licenses from one area to another.

The current information and availability has been compiled into the Quota Sheet.

Prior to applying for a license, you should always contact the department to verify the license is still available. You can contact us by calling 406-444-6900 or send us an email at  dorliquorcontrol@mt.gov