Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, AK

Short-term rentals (stays under 60 days) are subject to a 5% Transient Accommodations Tax. Operators must register for a certificate, file quarterly returns, and may be subject to additional location-specific zoning or land-use permit requirements as determined by the Borough's planning department.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. 1) Submit a completed Application for Certificate of Registration (Transient Accommodations Tax) to the Finance Director; there is no fee for the certificate. 2) Collect the 5% tax and file quarterly returns within 30 days of the end of each quarter. 3) Verify and obtain any necessary land-use or zoning permits required for the specific property location.

1) Submit a completed Application for Certificate of Registration (Transient Accommodations Tax) to the Finance Director; there is no fee for the certificate. 2) Collect the 5% tax and file quarterly returns within 30 days of the end of each quarter. 3) Verify and obtain any necessary land-use or zoning permits required for the specific property location.