Anchorage, AK Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)

Every dwelling shall have heating equipment and appurtenances which are properly installed, and are maintained in safe and good working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit located therein to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a distance of 36 inches above floor level under ordinary winter conditions.

2. No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use a heating device, including hot water heating units, which employs the combustion of carbonaceous fuel, which is not vented to the outside of the structure in an approved manner, and which is not supplied with sufficient air to continuously support the combustion of the fuel. All heating devices shall be constructed, installed and operated in such a manner as to minimize accidental burns.

a. Space heaters which combust carbonaceous fuels not vented to the outdoors may not be used as a primary source of heat. As a temporary primary heat source non-vented space heaters may be used for a maximum of 48 hours to meet minimum thermal standards. Owners who cannot comply with the minimum thermal standards in 12 hours shall procure reasonable substitute housing for the occupant at the owner's expense until such time as the dwelling unit is fit for human habitation. (AO No. 2016-76(S), § 6, 7-12-2016)