Airbnb bans guest chores worldwide starting November 20
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Airbnb will prohibit hosts from requiring guests to complete chores like washing dishes, stripping beds, or taking out the trash, beginning November 20th globally.
The change responds to long-standing complaints from visitors who felt they were paying cleaning fees only to still be asked to perform housework. Previously, guests reported paying hundreds of dollars for cleaning, then facing lists of tasks before leaving.
Airbnb updated its policies to state that hosts cannot ask guests to do work that requires significant effort or is typically handled by professional cleaners. While guests won’t be required to wash dishes, they may still be asked to place them in the sink. The company also changed how cleaning fees appear, integrating them into the total price instead of listing them as a separate charge starting in April 2025.
Alongside the chore ban, Airbnb allows hosts to establish seven standard house rules that guests will see during booking. These rules cover check-in/check-out times, occupancy limits, smoking policies, quiet hours, and pets. Hosts can still make additional “reasonable” requests, dependent on local conditions, for example, asking guests to limit shower times in areas with water restrictions, or secure trash to deter wildlife.
An Airbnb representative stated the changes came after feedback from users who found existing rules complex and difficult to manage.
