AI-assisted source summary. Read the scope and exceptions, then follow the original documents below.
Applies to
Airbnb bookings · local taxes and host exceptions
Time context
Platform policy checked October 20, 2026
Sources checked
A platform-policy explainer, not a judgment on a particular host. Disclosure and host type matter; local tax obligations may apply.
Start with the general rule
Airbnb prohibits moving bookings outside the platform, including offering discounts to do so. Its policy also generally prohibits collecting reservation fees externally and requires mandatory fees to be disclosed in the proper pricing fields.
Disclosed local taxes, certain software-connected hosts and hotel procedures can qualify for exceptions. Hotels may collect some optional fees outside Airbnb. Ordinary hosts’ optional add-ons generally go through the Resolution Center.
Compare the request with the listing and checkout breakdown you saw when booking. Ask support through Airbnb if the fee or exception is unclear before paying. Keep the conversation and receipt together.
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