Short-term rentals in Alaska local government
What Alaska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
36 Alaska meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alaska with the most short-term rentals activity
- Juneau city and, AK (18)
- Sitka, AK (15)
- Valdez, AK (3)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission considers concrete batch plant on Granite Creek Road
The Sitka Planning Commission holds public hearings on three conditional use permits: a short-term rental at 111 Wolff Drive, a bed and breakfast at 130 Anna Drive, and a concrete batch plant at 400 Granite Creek Road. The commission also considers a zoning text amendment for the Gary Paxton Industrial Park.
Saldonett request to buy CBJ property at 2nd & Franklin; STR follow-up
The committee will discuss a request from Saldonett to purchase city-owned property at 2nd Street and Franklin Street, and a follow-up on short-term rental regulations. A verbal update on the USCG Cutter homeporting project will also be provided. The meeting is a worksession with no formal votes scheduled.
Committee to consider short-term rental limits and fee, gun club lease
The Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance that would amend the short-term rental registration program by establishing new limitations and a registration fee. The committee will also consider a request from the Juneau Gun Club to continue leasing city-owned…
Planning Commission to consider four zoning and land use requests
The Sitka Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 2026 and consider four public hearings for zoning changes. The items include a variance to reduce a side setback, and three conditional use permits for a food truck, a short-term rental, and a short-term rental accessory dwelling unit.
Committee reviews affordable housing fund report and short‑term rental limit proposal
The Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee will consider the Affordable Housing Fund Annual Report and discuss a proposal to limit short‑term rentals to one per person. These items are listed for review and discussion, with no specific decisions indicated. The meeting will take place on March 16…
Vertical Bridge lease amendment request for 3000 Fish Creek Road tower
The Assembly Lands, Housing & Economic Development Committee will consider a request to amend the communications tower lease at 3000 Fish Creek Road. It will also discuss a proposed land trade between the City and Borough of Juneau and the State of Alaska, a request for direction on disposing city property at 155…
Planning Commission to consider short-term rental permit and housing priorities
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a short-term rental. The body will also discuss housing priorities related to the disposal of municipal land.
Public hearing on marijuana retail facility at 327 Seward Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a new marijuana retail facility at 327 Seward Street. They will also adopt findings of fact for a previously denied conditional use permit at 408 and 410 Oja Way. Additionally, the commission will discuss the annual short-term…
Planning Commission to hear rooster ban and short-term rental permit
The Sitka Planning Commission will approve meeting minutes and hear public testimony on a proposed ban on roosters in the zoning code. The body will also consider a conditional use permit modification for a short-term rental at 419 Marine Street.
Short-Term Rental Task Force reviews draft report and member correspondence
The Short-Term Rental Task Force will consider a letter from Member Collins and review its draft report for June 12 2025. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, approval of the agenda, and a period for committee member comments and questions.
Public hearings on marijuana retail, on-site consumption, short-term rental, food truck
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider conditional use permits for a marijuana retail facility and on-site consumption at 4509 Halibut Point Road, a short-term rental at 410 Spruce Street Apt B, and a food truck at 328 Lincoln Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and…
Short-Term Rental Task Force to meet May 29
The Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss agenda topics and receive staff reports. The meeting includes a period for public participation.
Task Force to receive update on short-term rental matrix
The Short-Term Rental Task Force will discuss a progress update on a matrix, likely related to regulatory or data tracking for short-term rentals. Public testimony is limited to two minutes per person until 1:10 PM. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
STR Task Force to discuss amendment to Ordinance 2025-23
The Short-Term Rental Task Force will consider a staff-recommended amendment to Ordinance 2025-23 and continue deliberation on a draft short-term rental matrix. Task Force members will also present reports and discuss public comment forms received to date.
Public hearing for short-term rental at 115 Anna Drive
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 115 Anna Drive in the R-1 MH zone. Commissioners will also discuss proposed zoning code changes related to cruise-related docks. Additionally, the board will receive the 2024 Annual Short-Term Rental Report and…
Committee will consider purchase of CBJ property at 2nd and Franklin Streets
The Assembly Lands, Housing & Economic Development Committee will discuss several items, including a grant for Floyd Dryden, amendments to Title 69 affecting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, and the privatization of Eaglecrest operations. They will also review a request to purchase CBJ property located at 2nd Street…
Short-term rental task force to discuss legislation and recommendations
The Short Term Rental Task Force will hear updates on STR legislation regarding collection/remit and permit posting, and consider recommendation options presented by members Schijvens and Collins. Continued deliberation on a draft STR matrix is also scheduled. Supplemental materials include staff requests amending…
Task Force to discuss draft short‑term rental matrix and recommendation
The Short Term Rental Task Force will meet on April 17, 2025 to discuss the draft STR Matrix. Members will also hear a recommendation option presented by task force member Schijvens. The meeting includes public comment and will set dates for the next two meetings in May.
Short Term Rental Task Force to discuss regulatory considerations
The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to review draft minutes from March 2025. The committee will hear information items from members Dordea and Coleman and continue discussions on regulatory considerations.
Task force continues discussing short-term rental regulation options
The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss regulation options for short-term rentals, continuing from the March 6 meeting. Members will also present information items. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.
Planning Commission to consider multifamily housing and short-term rental permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests and discuss zoning code changes for cruise-related docks. Decisions include a request for a six-plex housing project and a short-term rental permit.
STRTF to discuss platform-based sales tax collection and regulatory options
The Short Term Rental Task Force will hear a staff presentation on simpler vs. more challenging regulatory implementation options for short-term rentals. The task force will also discuss platform-based collection and remission of sales taxes and review public comments received to date. Supplemental materials include…
Short Term Rental Task Force to hear presentation from City of Wasilla
The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to hear a presentation from Crystal Nygard, the Deputy Administrator for the City of Wasilla. The body will also review staff reports and committee member comments.
Planning Commission to consider two short-term rental permits
The Sitka Planning Commission will review two conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 508 Hirst Street and 105 Patterson Way. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a utility easement.
Short Term Rental Task Force to discuss public comments and next steps
The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to review information requests and public comments. The group will discuss feedback submitted via the task force website and comments made to the Assembly between 2018 and 2024.
Sitka Planning Commission to discuss zoning and subdivision code amendments
This meeting includes election of officers, approval of minutes, discussion of the annual short-term rental report, and discussion of amendments to Sitka General Code Title 21 (Subdivisions) and Title 22 (Zoning). No final decisions are listed; all items are discussions or procedural.
Short Term Rental Task Force holds initial meeting
The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to introduce members and review the task force charge. The group will discuss the Open Meetings Act and establish a future meeting schedule.
Council to consider enacting oil and gas property tax ordinance
The Valdez City Council will hold a work session on options for an economic development property tax exemption, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key ordinances include second reading on short-term rental regulations, first readings on tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters/EMS providers, mayor and…
Four public hearings on subdivisions, short-term rental, and restaurant
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider four items: two minor subdivisions (201 Price Street and 2030 Halibut Point Road), a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 103 Kramer Avenue, and a conditional use permit for an eating and drinking place at 834 Lincoln Street. The meeting will…
US Army Corps of Engineers presents flood mitigation plan for Mendenhall Glacier outburst
The Assembly Committee will hear a presentation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on flood risks and HESCO barrier installation. Updates will be given on forming a condo association for the Burns Building downtown office space and on the Short Term Rental Task Force's charging document and member appointments. The…
Commission to review short-term rental ordinance and two subdivision plats
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The body will also consider the approval of two final plats for local subdivisions.
Discussion on zoning code definitions for short‑term rentals and ADUs
The Planning Commission will discuss revisions to the city’s zoning code, focusing on definitions and provisions for short‑term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and other housing designations. No formal action is listed; the item is for public comment and staff review.
Planning Commission hears subdivision plat and short‑term rental permit requests
The Sitka Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision creating two lots at 201 Price Street in the C‑2 general commercial mobile home district. It will also consider a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 1729 Edgecumbe Drive in the R‑1…
Commission will consider new harbor fee rates and short‑term rentals
The Ports and Harbor Commission will discuss a recommendation to establish rates and fees for use of facilities in the Valdez harbors and to repeal Resolution No. 23‑75 that previously named those rates and fees. The commission will also consider allowing short‑term rentals such as AirBnB and VRBO in Harbor 2. No…
Planning Commission to review land vacation and zoning requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review recommendations for a right-of-way vacation and a zoning variance. The body will also consider an amendment to a conditional use permit for short-term rentals.
Planning Commission to hold hearings on zoning variances and land use permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning variance requests and a conditional use permit. The body will also review a final plat for a minor subdivision and the 2023 Annual Short-Term Rental Report.