Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK

There is no census-area-wide ordinance; regulations are municipal. In the City of Craig, STRs are treated as conditional or temporary uses for owner-occupied dwellings, with rental periods limited to 30 days or less. All STR operators in Alaska must hold a valid state business license to collect rental income.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. 1) Submit a conditional-use or temporary-use permit application to the municipal planning office (e.g., City of Craig), including applicant contact info, property legal description, and a detailed site/plot plan. 2) Undergo the city's review process, which may include public notice or hearings for conditional uses. 3) Obtain a mandatory Alaska business license from the Division of Corporations if collecting any rental income.

1) Submit a conditional-use or temporary-use permit application to the municipal planning office (e.g., City of Craig), including applicant contact info, property legal description, and a detailed site/plot plan. 2) Undergo the city's review process, which may include public notice or hearings for conditional uses. 3) Obtain a mandatory Alaska business license from the Division of Corporations if collecting any rental income.