Regulations and standards basics

When deciding whether to become an Airbnb Host, it's important for you to understand how the laws work in your 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 jurisdiction.

We 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 place.

You may make a listing available to only guests of your gender when you share living spaces with them.

Housing laws are complex and are applied differently in many cases. You can read Airbnb's Nondiscrimination Policy and consult an attorney for advice.

Find links and specific details for business registration numbers for hosts in the EEA.

Please review our ground rules for home hosts.