The 2023 Anchorage Assembly ordinance AO 2023-66 created mandatory annual registration for all short-term rentals. Each unit must display its registration number in listings and designate a local responsible party.
Anchorage Ordinance AO 2023-66, adopted by the Assembly in 2023, is the primary regulatory tool for short-term rentals. It requires every operator of a dwelling rented for less than 30 consecutive days to obtain an annual STR registration from the Municipality. Registration submissions include owner identity, property address, a designated local responsible party able to respond to complaints, proof of liability insurance, and attestation of compliance with zoning, building, and fire code. Each registered STR receives a unique number that must appear in every online listing. Registration is renewed annually for a fee set by the Treasury Division. The program also authorizes suspension or revocation of registration for repeated noise, safety, or tax violations. The ordinance aligns Anchorage with peer cities while preserving a fairly permissive regulatory environment compared with night-cap jurisdictions.
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