Alaska Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredAlaska has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Alaska law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Alaska compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Alaska compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Alaska | no interest required |
| Arizona | no interest required |
| Arkansas | no interest required |
| California | no interest required |
| Colorado | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Alaska?
- No statewide statute requires it in Alaska, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Maximum 2 months rent (does not apply to units over $2,000/month). Additional 1 month allowed for pets (not service animals). Return within 14 days if no deductions, 30 days if deductions claimed. Non-refundable deposits are illegal. Must be held in trust account.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Alaska?
- Alaska generally allows at most 2 months' rent (units at $2,000/month or less) as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Alaska?
- Generally within 14–30 days after move-out.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Alaska for your specific situation.