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Your complete guide to licensing fees, compliance requirements, and ongoing obligations under Anchorage's STR Registration Program, adopted as AO 2025-115(S-2) and codified at AMC 10.90.
Register My PropertyThe Municipality of Anchorage's STR Registration Program was adopted as AO 2025-115(S-2) in December 2025 and codified at AMC 10.90. Every short-term rental in the Municipality — defined as a furnished dwelling unit rented for compensation for fewer than 30 consecutive days — must register through the Cityview Portal before July 30, 2026. Short-term rentals are permitted by right in all residential zones and a defined set of commercial zones, including the B-1A, B-1B, B-3, RO, MC, and AF urban zones, plus equivalent zones in Girdwood and Chugiak-Eagle River and the downtown B-2A/B-2B/B-2C districts. Before this ordinance, Title 21 did not explicitly recognize STRs as an allowable use in residential zones; AO 2025-115(S-2) closed that gap and affirmatively permits STRs, but only with valid registration.
Enforcement begins July 31, 2026. Owners who fail to register before then face a phased process rather than an automatic fine: a Notice of Violation gives 14 days to comply before fines may be imposed, and as of that same date, hosting platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com are legally prohibited from collecting fees on any listing that doesn't display a valid Municipal STR Registration Number. There is no grandfather provision — every existing STR, including former Bed & Breakfasts, must register by the deadline.
Bed & Breakfast permits became invalid on May 1, 2026, with no path to renew or restore them; existing B&B operators must convert to STR registration under the same process and deadline. Operators who recently paid the $145 annual B&B permit fee may be eligible for a refund. Registration itself is free, runs on a one-year term from May 1 through April 30, and must be renewed annually — though it is a separate compliance track from the 12% Room Tax, which still applies regardless of STR registration status.
All operators must complete the STR Registration Form through the Cityview Portal. Do not advertise or accept bookings until your registration number is confirmed.
STRs are permitted by right in all residential zones and several commercial zones across Anchorage, Girdwood, and Chugiak-Eagle River. Per AMC 21.05.050J.7.c, no land-use permit is needed for change of use if the property's prior use was residential or another visitor-accommodation type.
A current State of Alaska business license is a prerequisite to completing the STR registration. If you don't have one, register first through the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
You'll need the street address and living-unit type, owner name(s) and residency status, seasonal/year-round availability, long-term rental history, a local point-of-contact name and phone number, and your State of Alaska business license number and expiration date.
Visit muni.org/CityViewPortal to complete and submit your registration. There is no fee — the program is free to register.
Your registration must be renewed every year by May 1. Report any changes to address, unit type, owner, or point-of-contact within 30 days. Registrations are non-transferable — a change of ownership requires a new registration.
Holding an STR registration comes with ongoing obligations. After the July 30, 2026 grace period ends, failure to comply can trigger a Notice of Violation, a 14-day cure window, and fines if uncured — plus hosting platforms are barred from collecting fees on unregistered listings.
Every STR must designate a local point-of-contact with a name and phone number on file, responsible for fielding complaints and guest issues. Anchorage does not currently set a specific response-time standard.
Operators are responsible for ensuring guests comply with applicable Anchorage building, fire, and health codes; no standalone noise ordinance is specified under AMC 10.90.
A 12% Room Tax applies to gross rent under AMC Chapter 12.20, administered separately by MOA Treasury — distinct from the free STR registration itself.
No event-venue prohibition is specified in AO 2025-115(S-2) — this provision does not appear in the Anchorage ordinance.
No parking-disclosure requirement is specified in the Anchorage ordinance.
Your STR Registration Number must appear on every listing and advertisement. Platforms are prohibited from collecting fees on listings without a valid number, effective July 31, 2026.
Occupancy is subject to applicable Anchorage building, fire, and health codes; no specific numeric cap is set under AMC 10.90.
For questions specific to your registration or the ordinance, contact the relevant office directly.
Disclaimer
Lodge Compliance is not a licensed tax, legal, or financial advisor. Nothing on this page is tax, legal, or financial advice. Contact the Anchorage Municipal Clerk's Office, MOA Treasury, or your own counsel for guidance. Ordinance references: AO 2025-115(S-2); AMC Chapter 10.90 (Short-Term Rentals); AMC Chapter 12.20 (Room Tax); AMC Chapter 15.65; AMC 21.05.050J.7; AO 2019-99(S).
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