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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tok, AK

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

State law (AS 34.90) requires registration of any unit offered for overnight occupancy for periods of 30 consecutive days or less; operators must provide name, contact (telephone/email/mailing), unit address, year built, unit type, building unit count, accessibility, whether owner-occupied and whether third-party managed, evidence of ownership or tenant consent, and the operator's state business license number. Registrations expire after one year and an operator may register and operate only one short-term rental unit at a time.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply in writing in the form/format prescribed by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development including the information specified in AS 34.90.010(b) and a signed declaration; 2) Pay the nonrefundable application/registration fee as established by the department's regulations; 3) Department adds the unit to the state short-term rental registry upon receipt of a completed application; registrations expire after one year and must be renewed annually.

Official Resources

Official Tok STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Tok, AK?
State law (AS 34.90) requires registration of any unit offered for overnight occupancy for periods of 30 consecutive days or less; operators must provide name, contact (telephone/email/mailing), unit address, year built, unit type, building unit count, accessibility, whether owner-occupied and whether third-party managed, evidence of ownership or tenant consent, and the operator's state business license number. Registrations expire after one year and an operator may register and operate only one short-term rental unit at a time.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Tok?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tok. 1) Apply in writing in the form/format prescribed by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development including the information specified in AS 34.90.010(b) and a signed declaration; 2) Pay the nonrefundable application/registration fee as established by the department's regulations; 3) Department adds the unit to the state short-term rental registry upon receipt of a completed application; registrations expire after one year and must be renewed annually.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Tok?
1) Apply in writing in the form/format prescribed by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development including the information specified in AS 34.90.010(b) and a signed declaration; 2) Pay the nonrefundable application/registration fee as established by the department's regulations; 3) Department adds the unit to the state short-term rental registry upon receipt of a completed application; registrations expire after one year and must be renewed annually.

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