Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fairbanks, AK

Short-term rentals are treated as taxable 'tourist homes' and must comply with Fairbanks North Star Borough zoning and conditional-use requirements. Operators must register as room-rental taxpayers with the City (if inside city limits) and the Borough, remitting an 8% Hotel-Motel room tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fairbanks. 1) Obtain State of Alaska and City of Fairbanks business licenses. 2) Apply to the FNSB Department of Community Planning for land-use/conditional-use approval for a 'tourist home'. 3) Register with the Borough Treasury for the Hotel-Motel Room Tax to receive a Certificate of Registration.

1) Obtain State of Alaska and City of Fairbanks business licenses. 2) Apply to the FNSB Department of Community Planning for land-use/conditional-use approval for a 'tourist home'. 3) Register with the Borough Treasury for the Hotel-Motel Room Tax to receive a Certificate of Registration.