Regulations and standards
Regulations and standards
General info
- RulesWhat legal and regulatory issues should I consider before hosting on Airbnb?When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it's important for you to understand how the laws work in your city.
- RulesWhat regulations apply to my city?We don’t provide legal advice, but we do have some useful considerations that may help you better understand laws and regulations in your ju…
- RulesYour local laws and taxesWe want to help you get your hosting journey off to a great start, and that includes reviewing local laws and regulations when you list your…
- Community policyCan I choose to only host people of my own gender?It depends. You may make a listing available to only guests of your gender when you share living spaces with them.
- RulesIs placing restrictions based on a guest's age or familial status prohibited by law?Housing laws are complex and are applied differently in many cases. You can read Airbnb's Nondiscrimination Policy and consult an attorney f…
Property-specific info
- How-toAirbnb Resident Hosting programThe Airbnb Resident Hosting program gives building owners access to a customized dashboard that shows when residents participating in the pr…
- How-toHow should I talk to my building manager about hosting on Airbnb?Let your landlord know how Airbnb is a community built on trust, with trust and safety resources. We have some tips to help you both get on …
- RulesAre there any restrictions about what can be listed as a place to stay?Airbnb welcomes many different kinds of listings on our site as long as they meet our criteria.
- How-toAbout Airbnb.orgAirbnb.org is an independent, publicly-supported nonprofit organization that partners with nonprofits to provide people with emergency housi…
Region-specific info
- How-toWhat's the registration process for landlords in Xi'an?Find out more about the registration process for Chinese hosts in Xi'an who are currently working on the Airbnb platform.
- How-toI’m a host in India. What should I expect from the host verification process with AuthBridge?The verification process requires some basic information, including your name, current address, and a copy of your PAN card or passport.
- Legal termsHow do changes to the Japanese Hotels and Inns Act affect hosting on Airbnb?Airbnb hosts are required to register their listing and display a license number on their listing page.
- RulesDisplaying information for business hosts in KoreaTo comply with Korean consumer protection law, Airbnb is required to collect and display certain information relating to business hosts in t…