Airbnb.org supports wildfire relief efforts in San Bernardino

To support residents who have been displaced from their homes by recent wildfires in the San Bernardino mountains, Airbnb.org is working with local nonprofits Hearts & Lives and Visit Big Bear 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.

“I’ve been working for our small nonprofit for over 10 years and there’s been very few times that I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with an organization as generous as Airbnb.org. They stepped up in this moment of crisis to offer housing relief for a lot of distressed families who were displaced due to the Line and Bridge fires. It’s an honor to be part of the volunteer community-based organizations in support of all affected. I hope to see more organizations take the initiative to make as great and necessary impacts and contributions as Airbnb.org.”
^{—Luvia Rodriguez, Executive Director, Hearts & Lives}

“Tourism is the cornerstone of our local economy, with Airbnb being a major benefactor. It means a lot to our community to see Airbnb.org working with the local Airbnb host community to step up, give back, and support our residents during our time of need in the way that they have. Their support has been truly impactful.”
^{—Travis Scott, CEO, Visit Big Bear}

“When you are asked to evacuate in minutes, get in your car and leave your home, the stress, the expense, the immediate need is immense. Airbnb.org stepped in to get families out of an RV, some out of their car, a campsite or a crowded couch in a living room. The relief in their voice when they heard they might have room for their infant to crawl, do laundry, make a meal—it’s the sound of true gratitude.”
^{—Tara, Airbnb host, Big Bear}

An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with free, temporary housing in times of crisis, Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.6 million nights of emergency stays for approximately 240,000 people. Earlier this year, Airbnb.org offered free, temporary housing to people displaced by Hurricane Beryl in Houston, 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 wildfires in the San Bernardino mountains will be coordinated by Hearts & Lives and Visit Big Bear.

How to help

Those interested in offering free or discounted stays to people impacted by the San Bernardino 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 wildfires in the San Bernardino mountains by donating to Airbnb.org. 100 percent of donations go toward covering the cost of temporary stays for this response and other crises.