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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Juneau, AK

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term residential rentals are defined as dwellings rented for fewer than 30 days and are allowed subject to annual registration with the CBJ Sales Tax Office; operators must provide an Alaska business license number, operator contact info, unit description (address, property type, bedrooms, capacity), and display the CBJ registration number on all public listings. STRs are prohibited for properties receiving certain CBJ property tax incentives (tax-abated downtown multifamily/high-density projects). Noncompliance carries a $25/day penalty for offering/renting without registration.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Obtain an Alaska business license; 2) Complete the CBJ Short-Term Residential Rental registration (online form or form specified by CBJ Sales Tax Office), provide business license number, operator contact info, unit description, and receive a CBJ registration number; 3) Display the registration number on all advertisements, renew annually, and update CBJ within 30 business days of information changes. No registration fee is required per the ordinance.

Official Resources

Official Juneau STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Juneau, AK?
Short-term residential rentals are defined as dwellings rented for fewer than 30 days and are allowed subject to annual registration with the CBJ Sales Tax Office; operators must provide an Alaska business license number, operator contact info, unit description (address, property type, bedrooms, capacity), and display the CBJ registration number on all public listings. STRs are prohibited for properties receiving certain CBJ property tax incentives (tax-abated downtown multifamily/high-density projects). Noncompliance carries a $25/day penalty for offering/renting without registration.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Juneau?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Juneau. 1) Obtain an Alaska business license; 2) Complete the CBJ Short-Term Residential Rental registration (online form or form specified by CBJ Sales Tax Office), provide business license number, operator contact info, unit description, and receive a CBJ registration number; 3) Display the registration number on all advertisements, renew annually, and update CBJ within 30 business days of information changes. No registration fee is required per the ordinance.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Juneau?
1) Obtain an Alaska business license; 2) Complete the CBJ Short-Term Residential Rental registration (online form or form specified by CBJ Sales Tax Office), provide business license number, operator contact info, unit description, and receive a CBJ registration number; 3) Display the registration number on all advertisements, renew annually, and update CBJ within 30 business days of information changes. No registration fee is required per the ordinance.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction