Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization that partners with other nonprofits to provide people with emergency housing in times of crisis.
Through our Open Homes and Frontline stays initiatives, we’ve worked with communities to help people in times of need since 2012. Airbnb.org builds upon these efforts in order to help even more people.
,Airbnb.org is an independent organization with an independent board of directors, but Airbnb covers its operating costs so that community donations go even further to support people in times of crisis.
Airbnb.org is an approved, tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible.
,You can support Airbnb.org by hosting or donating. Hosts may choose to host Airbnb.org stays for free or donate a percentage of each payout. These Hosts have an Airbnb.org supporter badge on their profiles to recognize their contributions and help spread the word to our community.
Anyone with an entire home or apartment to offer can host emergency stays for people in times of crisis through Airbnb.org. In some locations, shared rooms and private rooms are also eligible for the program. This is dependent on advice from local authorities related to the spread of COVID-19.
The listings available on the site are as diverse as the Hosts who list them. Find out more about home types to see how to describe your space.
Like all Hosts on Airbnb, Hosts offering emergency stays through Airbnb.org must meet our hospitality standards, which include accurately representing your listing and availability, as well as providing a safe, secure, and clean space for guests. All Hosts and guests are required to uphold Airbnb’s community standards.
Airbnb.org currently supports:
Airbnb.org often works with nonprofit organizations and resettlement agencies specializing in crisis response and refugee resettlement to facilitate on-the-ground support, including assessing the needs and eligibility of potential guests.
Airbnb.org guests booking temporary accommodations on their own are required to set up an Airbnb account, which may include identity verification checks.
A guest’s eligibility may be reviewed by Airbnb.org, its nonprofit partners, referral organizations, or its service providers before they can utilize stays.
If you’re eligible and need emergency housing, find out how to book an emergency stay through Airbnb.org.
,In order to book an emergency stay through Airbnb.org, you must meet eligibility requirements and be approved. In some instances, it is possible to request a stay as an individual. In other instances, you must be referred or assisted by a nonprofit partner or other organization in order to utilize stays.
,,In some instances following a crisis event, Airbnb.org activates a program which allows people who have been impacted to request emergency housing directly. In these instances, you’ll find an article in Airbnb’s Press Room with information about the event and a link where you can submit a request.
You’ll need to log into or create an Airbnb account, confirm your eligibility address, answer a few questions, and agree to certain terms.
After you submit your request, Airbnb.org may get in touch to check on additional details. Airbnb.org aims to review all submissions within 24 hours. If your information can’t be verified or it doesn’t meet Airbnb.org’s eligibility criteria, you’ll receive an email to let you know.
In other instances, people must be referred or assisted by an Airbnb.org nonprofit partner or other organization in order to book or utilize a stay. In these instances, it is not possible for individuals to apply for emergency housing directly.
If you’re approved, you'll receive an email inviting you to browse available Airbnb.org stays. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
We’re here for you. Airbnb Support Ambassadors are available 24/7, with a dedicated team that specialises in Airbnb.org issues. Contact us
In an emergency or if your personal safety is threatened during a stay, contact local police or emergency services right away.
If you need help from Airbnb with a safety concern, contact our Trust and Safety team.