Give people a place to call home in times of crisis.

Host a stay

In an emergency, you can show up for your community by offering people in crisis a place to stay, including refugees.

Who you'll help

Your space can provide comfort to a family evacuating because of a bushfire, a refugee making a life-saving journey or a relief worker deploying in the wake of a cyclone.

Explore stories from stays

“We knew essential workers had a risk at their places of employment. It was this idea of, how can we help on a larger scale?”
Erika, Airbnb.org Host for frontline workers
“The community mobilizing team at CORE, we’re all coming together because of our incredible stories and how passionate we are to save our community.”
Crista, Airbnb.org partner from nonprofit CORE
“My house looked abandoned, like no one was living in it. Now the house looks good and is safer. My neighbors also received some help (from other organizations). I feel like the blessing was spread around the community.”
Carmen, Airbnb.org guest in Puerto Rico
“I feel really grateful that we had an opportunity to feel like we were part of trying to make things better. It was such a hard time—you felt like you wanted to do something, and you just didn’t know what to do.”
Justin, Airbnb.org Host in Portland, Oregon, USA

The journey of a stay

How to start hosting

Ready to sign up? We’ll guide you through how to create your listing and share it with guests. To get started, you’ll just need a comfortable space and a few nights of availability.

Guests are screened and approved

We screen each guest to confirm that they’re eligible to book a stay through our programme, and meet Airbnb’s standard verification checklist. You’ll be able to ask questions and chat with any potential guest throughout the booking process.

We're here for you

Airbnb provides Hosts and guests with AirCover. AirCover for Hosts includes $1 million USD in liability insurance, $3 million USD in damage protection, and more. Certain limitations and exclusions apply.

Donate to stays.

Millions of people around the world are displaced from their homes due to conflict and disaster. Donations help cover the cost of temporary accommodation.

Donate now

100% of your donation supports people in crisis.

We waive all service fees, so every dollar you donate helps people find a place to stay when they need it most. Your contribution can help a refugee family find a place to stay when they first arrive, or a relief-worker get some rest after a long day.

“I came to this country as a refugee and I will try my best to give back for what I have been given.”
Aime, a donor in Davie, Florida, USA
“I have been involved in community development, service and outreach for thirty-five years. I believe in helping others in tangible, sustainable and constructive ways.”
Michael, a donor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
“I have been fortunate to be able to host as a way to have some added income; I’m grateful and so I hope I can help someone else out where needed.”
Christie, a donor in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
“Hospitality is my passion and if I can help a stranger feel at home, I’m happy to help.”
Mercy, a donor in Dallas, Texas, USA

How your donation goes further

Airbnb is donating too

We have a team of non-profit and technology experts who are working hard to increase our impact. Airbnb covers all the operational costs to make that possible, and they contributed 400,000 shares to help fund this work.

All processing fees are waived

We never take a cut, so every dollar you donate helps people find housing when they need it most.

Donations are tax deductible

Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable under local laws. You’ll receive a tax receipt to help you keep track of your deduction.