Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fairbanks North Star County, AK

Short-term rentals are regulated by Fairbanks North Star Borough zoning (FNSBC Title 18) and the Hotel-Motel Room Tax (FNSBC Chapter 8.48). The 8% room tax applies to rentals of less than 30 consecutive days, and operators using third-party platforms like Airbnb or VRBO must comply, display a Certificate of Registration, and file periodic tax reports.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fairbanks North Star County. 1) Submit a Fairbanks North Star Borough Hotel-Motel Room Tax Certificate of Registration application to the Financial Services/Treasury department. 2) Display the issued Certificate at the rental location and file monthly room-tax reports for the first year (quarterly filing may be requested thereafter if eligible). 3) Remit the 8% Hotel-Motel Room Tax as required by FNSB guidance.

1) Submit a Fairbanks North Star Borough Hotel-Motel Room Tax Certificate of Registration application to the Financial Services/Treasury department. 2) Display the issued Certificate at the rental location and file monthly room-tax reports for the first year (quarterly filing may be requested thereafter if eligible). 3) Remit the 8% Hotel-Motel Room Tax as required by FNSB guidance.