Seward, Alaska

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Kenai Peninsula Borough

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$125 total ($30 business license + $45 life safety inspection + $50 STR permit per unit)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Owner-occupancy required in all residential zoning districts; non-owner-occupied whole-unit STRs only allowed in commercial zoning districts

Official Sources

cityofseward.us/departments/community-development/short-term-rentals-299
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Seward, Alaska

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Seward, Alaska are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $125 total ($30 business licen). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Seward, Alaska?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Seward, Alaska. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Seward?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $125 total ($30 business licen.

Where do these Seward short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Seward's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, or Alaska authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.