Municipality of Anchorage Landlord-Tenant Law

Alaska landlord guide — Anchorage (Alaska’s largest city, ~40% of state population), JBER military base, oil industry hub, Port of Alaska, Alaska Airlines HQ, Cook Inlet gateway & AS 34.03.010–34.03.380

Landlord-Tenant Law in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

The Municipality of Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and the economic, cultural, and logistical capital of the state. With approximately 287,000 residents as of 2026 (down slightly from a 2020 census peak of 291,247), Anchorage houses roughly 40% of Alaska’s total population within its municipal boundaries and serves as the commercial hub for the entire state. The municipality was created in 1975 through the consolidation of the City of Anchorage, the Greater Anchorage Area Borough, and several smaller communities into a unified home-rule municipality covering approximately 1,961 square miles — including the Chugach Mountains to the east and the waters of Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm to the south and west. Neighborhoods include downtown Anchorage, Midtown, South Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and the communities of Girdwood (a ski resort) and Portage.

Anchorage’s economy is one of the most diversified in Alaska. Oil and gas (BP, ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp, and dozens of service companies maintain Anchorage offices as the administrative center of Alaska’s petroleum industry), the military (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson — JBER — is the combined Army/Air Force installation encompassing what was formerly Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base), government (federal, state, and municipal agencies), healthcare (Providence Alaska Medical Center — the state’s largest hospital — and Alaska Regional Hospital), transportation and logistics (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is one of the world’s busiest cargo hubs and the Port of Alaska is the state’s primary maritime entry point), and retail/services anchor the economy. Alaska Airlines, headquartered in Seattle but with Anchorage as its primary Alaska hub, is a major employer.

All residential landlord-tenant matters are governed by the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, AS 34.03.010 through AS 34.03.380. Eviction actions are filed in the Third Judicial District Court in Anchorage, 303 K Street, (907) 264-0514. No rent control exists anywhere in Alaska.

Municipality of Anchorage Local Ordinances & Landlord Rules

Local rules that apply alongside Alaska state law

Last verified: May 2026 · Source: AS 34.03.010–34.03.380

Alaska Eviction Laws

AS 34.03.010–34.03.380 — applicable in the Municipality of Anchorage

A Landlord’s Guide to Renting in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is Alaska’s metropolis — the state’s financial, commercial, medical, and logistical center, home to roughly 40% of Alaska’s entire population in a city tucked between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Despite some modest population decline since its 2020 peak, Anchorage remains by far the largest city in Alaska and one of the most economically important cities in the Pacific Rim. For landlords, Anchorage offers Alaska’s deepest, most liquid, and most professionally structured rental market. The Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.010 through AS 34.03.380) governs all residential tenancies.

JBER: The Military Landlord’s Market

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is one of the most important military installations in the United States, combining Army and Air Force operations at a sprawling base on Anchorage’s northern edge. The 11th Air Force flies F-22 Raptors and other aircraft in Alaska’s air defense role; the Army units support Pacific Command operations. Together, JBER employs tens of thousands of active-duty personnel, family members, civilian DoD employees, and contractors. Many military families live off-base in Anchorage’s Eagle River, Chugiak, Midtown, and South Anchorage neighborhoods. These are well-compensated tenants with federally guaranteed income and BAH allowances calibrated to Anchorage market rates. The SCRA is non-negotiable: active-duty members can terminate leases early without penalty upon PCS or qualifying deployment orders. Address this in your lease language proactively.

Oil Industry, Healthcare, and the Professional Market

Anchorage is the executive capital of Alaska’s petroleum industry. ConocoPhillips Alaska, Hilcorp Energy, and hundreds of oil field service companies maintain Anchorage headquarters employing geologists, petroleum engineers, accountants, attorneys, and support staff. These are high-income professionals who demand quality rental housing and pay reliably. Providence Alaska Medical Center — Alaska’s largest hospital — recruits physicians, nurses, and specialists from across the country; many need quality rentals while establishing themselves in Anchorage. Alaska Regional Hospital, the VA hospital, and numerous specialty clinics add more healthcare tenants. The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a major employer of faculty and staff and attracts student renters to nearby neighborhoods.

Ted Stevens Airport: The World’s Crossroads

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport exploits Anchorage’s extraordinary geographic position — within 9.5 hours flying time of 90% of the industrialized world along great-circle routes. FedEx and UPS operate major Anchorage hubs as staging points between North America and Asia. Dozens of international cargo airlines use Anchorage as a technical stop. The airport employs thousands of workers in cargo operations, aircraft maintenance, ground services, air traffic control, and airline operations, creating significant rental demand in South Anchorage and the airport-adjacent areas.

Anchorage’s Neighborhoods for Landlords

South Anchorage and the Hillside are where Anchorage’s most affluent residents live, with large single-family homes commanding premium rents from oil executives, senior federal officials, and medical professionals. Downtown and Midtown serve the professional workforce with condos, apartments, and townhomes. Eagle River and Chugiak are suburban neighborhoods popular with JBER military families seeking more space and a quieter environment. Spenard (adjacent to the airport) and Mountain View are more affordable areas with higher tenant turnover but also more affordable price points for investors. Girdwood, 40 miles south at the base of Alyeska Resort, is a ski resort community with a distinct seasonal rental market.

Security Deposits, Notices, and Eviction

Alaska caps security deposits at two months’ rent (AS 34.03.070), waived for rentals over $2,000 per month. Return within 14 days with proper notice, or 30 days if no notice or damages. For nonpayment: 7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. Curable violations: 10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit. Non-curable: 5-Day Unconditional Notice. Intentional damage over $400: 24-Hour Notice. Month-to-month termination: 30-Day Written Notice. FED actions filed at Third Judicial District Court, 303 K Street, Anchorage, (907) 264-0514. Self-help eviction is illegal (AS 34.03.210).

Municipality of Anchorage landlord-tenant matters governed by AS 34.03.010–34.03.380. Nonpayment: 7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. Lease violation (curable): 10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit. Repeat/non-curable: 5-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit. Intentional damage >$400: 24-Hour Notice. Month-to-month termination: 30-Day Written Notice. Security deposit cap: 2 months’ rent (waived >$2,000/mo); pet deposit up to 1 additional month. Return 14 days with notice; 30 days if no notice or damages. Willful withholding: up to 2× damages. No rent control. SCRA applies to JBER active-duty military tenants. Self-help eviction illegal — up to 1.5× damages (AS 34.03.210). Domestic violence affirmative defense: AS 34.03.300. APD / AST enforce. Court: Third Judicial District, 303 K St, Anchorage AK 99501; (907) 264-0514; Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm AKT + expanded hours. No Alaska income tax. Last updated: May 2026.

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