Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wasilla, AK

STRs are limited to a city-wide cap of 75 permits, with a maximum of three permits per owner/household. Owners must be state residents, provide two on-site parking spaces, maintain $1,000,000 liability insurance, and ensure a local contact is available within one hour 24/7. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests, up to a maximum of 10.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wasilla. 1) Submit a short-term rental permit application to the Planning Department with the nonrefundable fee, site plan, proof of $1M liability insurance, and a notarized safety affidavit. 2) The City Planner will notify neighbors within 1,200 feet and may require a safety inspection. 3) Upon approval, the permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually with updated insurance and inspection proof.

1) Submit a short-term rental permit application to the Planning Department with the nonrefundable fee, site plan, proof of $1M liability insurance, and a notarized safety affidavit. 2) The City Planner will notify neighbors within 1,200 feet and may require a safety inspection. 3) Upon approval, the permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually with updated insurance and inspection proof.