Montana bill would limit rental-application fees State senator believes they're too much Bozeman state Sen. J.P. Pomnichowski says she began hearing last year from constituents being charged substantial fees just to apply to rent, or even view, an apartment or home in the cityâs tight â and expensive â rental market. By: Mike Dennison and last updated 2021-02-18 18:56:28-05 HELENA â Bozeman state Sen. J.P. Pomnichowski says she began hearing last year from constituents being charged substantial fees just to apply to rent, or even view, an apartment or home in the cityâs tight â and expensive â rental market.