diff --git a/common/governments/00_government_types.txt b/common/governments/00_government_types.txt
index ec72ea375..f183ef138 100644
--- a/common/governments/00_government_types.txt
+++ b/common/governments/00_government_types.txt
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ peasantrepublic_government = {
 }
 republic_government = {
 	primary_holding = city_holding
-	valid_holdings = { castle_holding }
+	valid_holdings = { castle_holding monotown_holding }
 	required_county_holdings = { city_holding castle_holding church_holding }
 	government_rules = {
 		inherit_from_dynastic_government = no