Airbnb rebuilt house rules in October 2026: seven standard rules, a separate list of “reasonable requests”, and a new policy that takes effect on November 20, 2026. This builder walks you through the same structure, writes the text for each part, and keeps rules, requests and local exceptions separate so they’re easy to enter in the listing editor. You can reuse the result on Vrbo, Booking.com or your direct-booking site.
Answer what applies. Leave anything you don’t need unchecked.
Platform information verified: October 2026 · Airbnb’s new house rules policy takes effect November 20, 2026 · Source: Airbnb Resource Center – Important changes to house rules
The builder mirrors the structure Airbnb introduced in October 2026:
Requests that don’t fit the policy will be highlighted in Airbnb’s listing editor, and guests may see an alert if issues go unresolved.
Rules are enforceable; requests are encouraged. Airbnb says guests are required to follow house rules and encouraged to comply with requests. Put the things that truly matter, like guest limits, events and smoking, in the standard rules.
Write for the guest, not the worst guest. Short, specific requests are followed more often than long lists written after a bad stay.
This tool can’t tell you what’s legal where you are. Local regulations on occupancy, noise and parking still apply.
A 3-bedroom home might set: maximum 6 overnight guests, quiet hours 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, no events, pets not allowed, no smoking or vaping, no commercial photography, lock up required. Requests: message before inviting daytime visitors, park only in marked spaces, no candles indoors.
Airbnb announced the changes on October 20, 2026, and said the new house rules policy takes effect on November 20, 2026.
You can add reasonable checkout requests in the house rules section. Tasks Airbnb treats as cleaning, like washing dishes or stripping beds, generally aren’t allowed under the new policy.
Write short, reasonable checkout requests guests will actually follow.
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Platform policies can change, and Airbnb decides how they apply to each listing. Verify current terms for your listing and market. This is not legal advice.