Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

To support residents who have been displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb.org is working with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to offer free, temporary housing. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts — many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.

How it works

Airbnb.org works with local organizations to help identify those in greatest need of temporary housing and may expand support to other areas affected by the wildfires. We will update this page with more information accordingly.

Currently, Airbnb.org is partnering with the 211 LA who is identifying residents in need of temporary housing and helping to connect them to Airbnb.org stays. They are specifically focused on residents who have either lost their home or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas.  Impacted residents can request assistance for temporary housing support from Airbnb.org by filling out this intake form with 211 LA.

Airbnb.org is a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.6 million nights of emergency stays for more than 250,000 people. Airbnb.org partners with nonprofits and governments to identify those impacted by disasters, and is able to offer free stays because of funding from Airbnb, private donations, and Airbnb hosts who offer their homes for free or at a discount.

211 LA is a nonprofit organization and the designated 2-1-1 information and referral service for Los Angeles County, connecting residents with essential health and human services. For more than 40 years, 211 LA has served as a trusted community resource, providing 24/7 multilingual support to individuals and families in need.

Most recently, Airbnb.org has offered free, temporary housing to people displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, wildfires in San Bernardino, California and Jasper, Canada, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. 

Note: Airbnb.org does not offer housing directly to individuals at this time. Airbnb.org stays for people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires will be coordinated by the 211 LA in Los Angeles County and should fill out this intake form.

How to help

Those interested in offering free or discounted stays to people impacted by the wildfires can visit Airbnb.org for more information on how to sign up to host. Airbnb waives all service fees for Airbnb.org hosts and guests. Hosts who sign up to share their home through Airbnb.org receive damage protection and liability insurance with AirCover for each booking.

You can also support people impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires and other crises globally by donating to Airbnb.org. 100 percent of donations go toward providing emergency housing.