City leaders say it will help ensure operators are paying sales tax and provide data on the growing short-term rental market – data that could eventually shape restrictions on them amid Juneau’s housing crunch.
"Airbnb"
Short-term rental owners push back against Juneau Assembly’s registration plan
The Juneau Assembly was set to vote on the program at its Monday meeting. But after hearing from rental operators, they decided it needed more work.
Juneau Assembly to consider registration program for short-term rentals
It would be the city’s first step toward regulating short-term rentals, like those listed on AirBnB or VRBO.
Short-term rentals in Juneau may have doubled in 2022
The Ironman Alaska race contributed heavily to the increase — but many of those listings are still up.
Amid housing crunch, Sitka tightens rules for short-term rentals
The new rules require owners to live on the property for at least six months a year.
Affordable housing concerns prompt Juneau Assembly to take stock of short-term rental market
Business leaders in Southeast Alaska recently identified a lack of affordable housing as the top barrier to economic growth. It directly contributes to labor shortages.
As renters struggle to find long-term housing in Sitka, the number of short-term rentals grows
While short-term rentals have doubled in Sitka, it’s still not clear how much that increase has affected the long-term rental market.
Pacific Northwest cities outsource policing of Airbnb-type rentals
Cities in the Pacific Northwest are looking at several startups to help police the proliferation of vacation rentals in their communities. Two cities in Oregon recently checked online listings: about 80 percent of advertised rentals were unlicensed.
Election Day: what we’re watching
Tuesday is the “off year” Election Day in some parts of the country. Here’s a look at some of the interesting races going on.