Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Airbnb will work in collaboration with 211 LA to identify residents in immediate need of temporary housing and connect them to accommodations offered through Airbnb.org, the company’s non-profit arm which provides free stays through a combination of funds donated the company and the generosity of hosts on the platform who have offered up their homes for these emergency situations.

To be eligible for Airbnb's free temporary housing, you must currently reside in an evacuation zone and have been displaced due to the current wildfires. This means that either your home has been destroyed, or you've been forced to evacuate. You must also be over 18 and have an Airbnb account.

Airbnb.com, a nonprofit founded by the home rental giant, is partnering with 211 LA to help people that have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. KTLA reports on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

As tens of thousands seek shelter from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the short-term rental site Airbnb has made free rooms available to evacuees and major hotels are extending discounted rates to displaced residents.

Among those rallying to help displaced victims is Airbnb. The housing rental hub is now offering free accommodations to assist those who can no longer remain in their homes.

Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas. View on euronews

If you've been displaced by the Los Angeles fires, you may be eligible for free housing through Airbnb. Airbnb.org—an independent nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb in 2020 to offer temporary housing for those affected by humanitarian crises—announced a partnership with local nonprofit 211 LA on Wednesday to provide shelter for those affected by the wildfires.