Alaska lodging tax on Airbnb
Verdict for Alaska
- Airbnb collects
- Anchorage's 12% room tax and some other local taxes listed on its Alaska page
- You may still owe
- Local bed and sales taxes Airbnb does not collect; bookings made off Airbnb
Researched from Airbnb's Alaska tax page, the Alaska Office of the State Assessor and the Municipality of Anchorage. Airbnb's page also has a Juneau section whose details we could not read. Not yet confirmed by a person; check your city and borough before filing.
Tax layers
Anchorage room tax
Reported- Rate
- 12%
- Applies to
- Stays of 29 nights or fewer in the Municipality of Anchorage (the city's tax covers rentals of under 30 days)
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- Municipality of Anchorage Treasury Division
- Source
Local bed (hotel/motel) and sales taxes
Reported- Rate
- Set by each city and borough
- Applies to
- Short stays in cities and boroughs that levy a bed or sales tax
- Airbnb collects
- Partly
- Where to register
- —
- Source
| Layer | Rate | Applies to | Airbnb collects | Where to register | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage room taxReported | 12% | Stays of 29 nights or fewer in the Municipality of Anchorage (the city's tax covers rentals of under 30 days) | Yes | Municipality of Anchorage Treasury Division | |
| Local bed (hotel/motel) and sales taxesReported | Set by each city and borough | Short stays in cities and boroughs that levy a bed or sales tax | Partly | — |
Change history
No changes since we started tracking on Oct 17, 2026.
FAQ
- Does Airbnb collect Alaska lodging tax?
- Alaska has no statewide sales tax or lodging tax; bed taxes and sales taxes are set by cities and boroughs. Airbnb's Alaska page lists the taxes it collects locally, including Anchorage's 12% room tax. Hosts remain responsible for any other local taxes.
- Do I need to register with Anchorage if I only rent on Airbnb?
- Anchorage's Treasury Division says an operator renting exclusively through a registered hosting platform does not need Treasury's Certificate of Registration. Operators who also rent elsewhere generally must register.
- What about taxes outside Anchorage?
- Local rates and rules vary. The State Assessor's office directs businesses to their local government for sales and bed tax rules and forms.
Sources
- Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Alaska (Tier 1, Airbnb Help Center)
- Room Tax — Municipality of Anchorage Treasury Division (Tier 1, Municipality of Anchorage)
- Alaska Tax Facts — Office of the State Assessor (Tier 1, Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs)
- Alaska Sales Tax Information — Office of the State Assessor (Tier 1, Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs)
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General information, not tax advice. Confirm with your state or a tax professional.