Anchorage levies a 12% room tax on all lodging under 30 days, including short-term rentals. Operators must register with the Treasury Division, file monthly returns, and remit tax. Platforms like Airbnb collect on behalf of hosts in many cases.
Under Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.20, a 12% room tax (commonly called the bed tax) applies to every room or unit rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. This includes hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals listed on Airbnb, Vrbo, or similar platforms. Operators must register with the Municipality of Anchorage Treasury Division and file room tax returns, typically monthly. Airbnb has a collection agreement with the Municipality and remits tax on behalf of hosts for eligible bookings, but hosts remain responsible for verifying collection and reporting non-platform bookings. Late filings incur penalties and interest. There is no state lodging tax in Alaska, so the 12% is the total transient tax burden for Anchorage STRs. Annual Alaska business licenses are also required (approximately $50 per year).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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