Anchorage does not impose a per-year night cap on short-term rentals. Rentals of 30 or more consecutive days fall outside the STR and room tax definition and are treated as standard residential leases.
Unlike cities such as San Francisco or New York, Anchorage has not adopted an annual cap on the number of nights a property may be rented as a short-term rental. Under AO 2023-66 and AMC 12.20, any stay under 30 consecutive days is classified as a short-term rental subject to registration and the 12% room tax. Stays of 30 consecutive days or longer with the same tenant are considered traditional residential tenancies under the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03) and are not subject to the room tax. Hosts can therefore operate year-round as STRs, subject to zoning, insurance, and nuisance rules. HOAs and condominium declarations may impose their own night caps or minimum stay requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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