The City and Borough of Sitka’s sales tax rate will revert to 5 percent effective Oct. 1 for all sales, services and short-term rentals unless otherwise exempted.
Although long-term residential rentals are tax exempt, landlords are required to register their rentals with the City and Borough of Sitka’s sales tax offices. Call 747-1840 with questions. Registration forms may be found on the city’s website www.cityofsitka.com under the ‘‘business’’ tab.
The bed tax rate remains the same at 6 percent.