Updates from Host Alaska, regulatory news affecting Alaska operators, and resources for journalists covering Alaska's short-term rental industry.
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The Alaska Short-Term Rental Association (ASTRA), doing business as Host Alaska, has been incorporated as a nonprofit under Alaska law. Membership is now open across three categories: Individual Hosts, Professional Operators, and Industry Partners.
In December 2025, the Assembly voted 8-4 against a proposed 5% tax on vacation rental stays but approved a municipal registration requirement under AMC 10.90. The registration portal opened May 1, 2026 — existing operators must register by July 30, and STRs are now explicitly permitted by right in all residential zones. Host Alaska has published a plain-language compliance guide.
As of July 1, 2025, Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit lodging taxes directly for Juneau bookings. Juneau now has 510 registered STRs, with 13% identified as out-of-state owned.
Host Alaska welcomes media inquiries. We can provide operator perspectives, statewide data, commentary on regulatory developments, and access to association representatives for interviews.
We are committed to accurate, factual public discourse about Alaska's short-term rental industry. We will bring data, not mythology, to every conversation.
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