Alaska Vacation Rental Tax Calculator

Estimate your property tax, lodging tax, federal income tax, and depreciation deductions for your Alaska vacation rental property.

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Tax Types

What Taxes Apply to Alaska Short-Term Rentals?

Alaska STR hosts are subject to several types of taxes. Understanding which ones apply — and who collects them — is the first step toward compliance.

Sales Tax

Alaska has no state sales tax or statewide lodging tax. Municipalities set their own bed taxes.

Occupancy / Transient Lodging Tax

Alaska's lodging/occupancy tax is the primary STR-specific tax. Combined rates reach 12% in Anchorage and 12% in Juneau. This includes state, county, and city-level components.

Tourism / Convention Center Tax

While Alaska doesn't have a prominent statewide tourism tax, some cities and resort areas may levy additional tourism development or marketing district assessments of 1–3%.

Federal Income Tax

Alaska has no state income tax — a significant advantage for STR owners. Your net rental profit is only subject to federal income tax, reported on Schedule E (Form 1040). 2026 federal rates range from 10% to 37%.

Property Tax

Alaska's average effective property tax rate is 1.19%. Assessed annually on market value. STRs may face higher assessments in some jurisdictions.

Important

Does Airbnb Collect and Remit Taxes in Alaska?

Airbnb's tax collection in Alaska is limited. You should assume responsibility for collecting and remitting most taxes.

Airbnb collects Alaska's state-level lodging tax in most jurisdictions.
In Anchorage and Juneau: Airbnb may or may not collect all county/city taxes.
Rural areas: You're often fully responsible for all local tax collection.
Even where Airbnb collects, you may owe additional local levies or special district taxes.

Bottom line: Never assume Airbnb handles all your Alaska tax obligations. Verify with your local tax authority.

Compliance

Do You Need a Tax Permit in Alaska?

In most Alaska jurisdictions, yes. Common permits and registrations required:

State sales tax permit / seller's permit
City or county business license
Short-term rental operating permit
Lodging tax registration certificate

Consequences of non-compliance

5–25% penalties on unpaid taxes in Alaska

Revocation of rental permit

Liens on your property

Tax Overview

Short-Term Rental Taxes in Alaska

Key tax facts every vacation rental host in Alaska should know.

No state income tax

No statewide lodging/occupancy tax

Municipal bed taxes range from 5% to 12%

Property tax rate: ~1.19%

City Breakdown

Lodging Tax Rates by City in Alaska

Combined lodging/occupancy tax rates for major vacation rental markets in Alaska.

CityCombined Rate

Anchorage

12% municipality bed tax

12%

Juneau

7% city + 5% borough

12%

Ketchikan

6% borough bed tax

Rates are estimates based on 2024-2025 data. Always verify with your local tax authority.

FAQs About Alaska Vacation Rental Taxes

Common questions about short-term rental taxes, permits, and compliance in Alaska.

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