Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Anchorage Municipality County, AK

STRs are defined as units rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and are permitted by right in all residential zones and some commercial zones. Owners must register annually, provide local contact information, disclose residency and seasonality, and prominently display the municipal registration number on all hosting platform listings.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Anchorage Municipality County. 1) Submit the online STR Registration Form via the Municipal Clerk’s portal (opening May 1, 2026) providing unit address, owner/contact info, residency status, and rental history. 2) Receive a municipal registration number (valid for one year) and display it on all platform listings. 3) Renew the registration annually by May 1.

1) Submit the online STR Registration Form via the Municipal Clerk’s portal (opening May 1, 2026) providing unit address, owner/contact info, residency status, and rental history. 2) Receive a municipal registration number (valid for one year) and display it on all platform listings. 3) Renew the registration annually by May 1.