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    "body_md": "The Municipality of Anchorage will launch a new registration system for short term rentals starting in May, covering properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO across the city. Anyone renting out a home, apartment, or room for short stays within city limits will need to register with the municipality.\n\nProperty owners with short term rentals will need to apply for registration, pay a fee, and meet requirements tied to safety and occupancy limits. Operators who don't register could face fines once enforcement begins.\n\nThe program follows years of debate over how short term rentals affect housing supply and neighborhood stability in Anchorage. City leaders say the goal is to track how many rentals exist, make sure operators follow local rules, and gather data to help plan future housing developments.\n\nFor investors and homeowners across Anchorage, this marks the first time the city will have a formal system to track and regulate the short term rental market. That data could play a significant role in shaping future housing developments.",
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