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Hotels & Lodging in Anchorage, AK (2026)

1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Anchorage, Alaska, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Transient Occupancy Tax

Anchorage levies a 12% tax on room rents at hotels, motels, and short-term rentals, collected by the operator or hosting platform and remitted quarterly to the Municipality of Anchorage Finance Department.

Anchorage Room Tax Rate: 12 Percent

Some Restrictions

AMC 12.20.020

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, there is hereby levied a tax on all room rents in an amount equal to 12 percent (12%) of the room rent paid to an operator. 1. The guest shall pay the tax to the operator at the time the rent is paid, provided however, that tax paid on rents which subsequently qualify for an exemption from this tax shall be refunded by the operator to the guest and ...