Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Trapper Creek, AK

MSB code defines 'short-term transient accommodation' as residency for less than 60 days. Rentals are subject to a 5% transient accommodations tax, operator registration rules, and local zoning/land-use provisions that determine if overnight accommodations are a permitted use in specific districts.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Trapper Creek. 1) Obtain an Operator's Certificate of Registration from the MSB Finance Director. 2) Complete the Borough Bed Tax Registration form to collect and remit the 5% transient accommodations tax quarterly. 3) Maintain guest registers and accounting records for the two previous calendar years for potential inspection.

1) Obtain an Operator's Certificate of Registration from the MSB Finance Director. 2) Complete the Borough Bed Tax Registration form to collect and remit the 5% transient accommodations tax quarterly. 3) Maintain guest registers and accounting records for the two previous calendar years for potential inspection.