Juneau, AK

As an Airbnb host, it’s important for you to understand your local laws. We provide a platform and marketplace, but we don’t provide legal or tax advice. Even so, we want to share some info to help you understand laws and other rules that relate to short-term rentals in Juneau, AK. The information in this article isn’t exhaustive, but it should help you start your research on local laws. If you have questions, contact the City and Borough of Juneau, your local Council member directly, or consult a local lawyer.

Short-term rental regulations

Ordinance 2025-23(b)am imposes restrictions on short-term rentals (STRs) in the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). Here are the details that potential hosts should know:

Eligibility

• Definition: An STR is defined as a residential dwelling unit rented, leased, or advertised for occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days by the same occupant.
• Exemptions: Hotels required to keep a register under CBJ Chapter 20.10 and pursuant to CBJ Chapter 69.07 are exempt from STR registration requirements.

Permit requirements

Under the Ordinance, anyone who intends to host short-term stays (fewer than 30 consecutive nights) in Juneau is required to have a CBJ issued registration number prior to operating or advertising their short-term rental. Your registration number must be displayed on each short-term rental listing on the platform. Applicants will need to meet the following requirements:

• Registration: Hosts can register online and instantly receive a permit or download the registration form and submit by mail or email.
• No permit fee: There is currently no fee to register.
• Alaska Business License: STR operators are required to have a valid Alaska Business License.
• Business Registration for Tax Purposes: Operators must register their business with the CBJ Sales Tax Office to collect and remit sales tax (5%) and hotel-room tax (9%) on the nightly room rate. This is separate from STR unit registration.

Other contracts and rules

As a host, you need to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, including co-op rules, HOA rules, or other rules established that may prevent you from applying. You should be able to find out more by contacting the City and Borough of Juneau.

Our commitment to your community

We are committed to working with local officials to help them understand how Airbnb benefits our community. Where needed, we will continue to advocate for changes that will allow regular people to rent out their own homes.