City leaders say the new program will help ensure operators are paying sales tax and provide data on the growing short-term rental market. City leaders say the program will help ensure operators are paying sales tax and provide data on the market.
The City and Borough of Juneau’s short-term rentalThe form asks for an operator’s Alaska business license number and city sales tax account number, along with the rental’s location and capacity. Operators can fill out the form online, or print it out and submit it by mail or in person. Property managers can register on behalf of their clients, but owners are still ultimately responsible for the registration.
The city considers short-term rentals to be less than 30 consecutive days. There is no fee to register a rental with the city. Registrations will renew annually.