To support residents displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb.org is partnering with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to provide 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 homes for free or at a discounted rate through Airbnb.org.

How it works

Airbnb.org is working with local organizations to identify those most in need of temporary housing and may extend assistance to other areas affected by the wildfires. We will update this page accordingly with further information.

Currently, Airbnb.org is working with 211 LA, which identifies residents in need of temporary housing and helps connect them with stays on Airbnb.org. They are specifically aimed at residents of the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas who have either lost their homes or been forced to evacuate. Affected residents can apply for temporary housing assistance through Airbnb.org by completing this intake form at 211 LA.

Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb that provides free emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.6 million emergency overnight stays for more than 250,000 people. Airbnb.org works with nonprofits and governments to identify those affected by disasters and is able to offer free stays due to Airbnb funding, private donations, and Airbnb hosts who offer their accommodations 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 to 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 currently offer accommodation directly to individuals. Airbnb.org stays for people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires are being coordinated by 211 LA in Los Angeles County and should complete this intake form.

This is how you help

Anyone interested in offering free or discounted stays to those affected by the wildfires can visit Airbnb.org for more information about registering as a host. Airbnb waives all service fees for Airbnb.org hosts and guests. Hosts who sign up to share their space through Airbnb.org receive damage protection and liability insurance with AirCover for each booking.

You can also support people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and other crises around the world by Donate to Airbnb.org. 100 percent of donations go toward providing emergency shelter.