Dwellsy has partnered with Airbnb to surface Airbnb-friendly communities directly in Dwellsy’s listings. For renters, it makes finding a home where hosting is allowed straightforward. For operators, it represents a structured, operator-controlled framework for managing short-term hosting in your buildings, with real financial upside and a clear path to join.
Operators stay in control
Short-term stays are already happening across the multifamily market. The difference with Airbnb for Real Estate is that operators define the terms. Participating communities set the rules at the property level — which communities are eligible, what conditions apply, and what happens when a resident doesn’t comply. Airbnb enable accountability on its platform; operators maintain authority on theirs.
That’s a fundamentally different posture than the alternative, where residents host without authorization and operators have no visibility, no guardrails, and no recourse. The program puts you in charge of what comes through it.
Revenue-sharing for operators
Operators who join the program have the option to earn revenue share on hosting activity within their buildings. Short-term hosting has historically generated income solely for the resident — often unpermitted. Under this program, it becomes a structured source of revenue for the property as well.
For operators managing large portfolios across multiple markets, the cumulative impact is meaningful. And because participation is building-specific, you decide which properties are in the program and can monitor activity accordingly.
Joining is straightforward
Onboarding is designed to be simple. Operators submit their property set for review through Airbnb for Real Estate, define the parameters for their buildings, and complete the standard agreements. Once onboarded, participating properties are flagged in Airbnb’s system and surfaced with an “Airbnb-friendly” badge on Dwellsy — putting your buildings in front of millions of renters who are actively searching for this.
Airbnb-friendly status has become a genuine amenity for a growing segment of renters. Listing it on Dwellsy means higher-intent inquiries and a differentiated position in competitive markets. Operators interested in joining can submit their details here.
The Airbnb-friendly program is growing
The Airbnb-friendly program currently spans 1,500+ communities — including apartments, condos, and townhomes — across 300+ cities in 32 US states, as well as the UK, Canada, and Brazil, with more operators joining regularly. Participating markets include Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, and more.
As rents remain elevated and residents increasingly look for ways to offset their monthly costs, the appetite for Airbnb-friendly housing will only grow. Operators who establish a formal framework now are better positioned to manage that demand, benefit from it financially, and offer it as a meaningful amenity to prospective residents.
