Become an Airbnb host

Before you start

Answer all five questions and your checklist appears here.

How to list your place on Airbnb

1. 1

   Start the setup

   Go to airbnb.com/host/homes, sign in or create an account, and start the listing setup. You can save and continue later.

2. 2

   Describe the place

   Choose the property type and whether guests get the whole place, a private room or a shared room. Add the address, number of guests, bedrooms, beds and bathrooms.

3. 3

   Tick the amenities

   Include everything that applies, including what's easy to forget, like an EV charger, sauna, fireplace and cot. What you don't tick doesn't exist when guests filter.

4. 4

   Upload photos

   Airbnb requires at least five photos. The cover photo decides whether the guest clicks, so pick the best of the living room or the view, in landscape.

5. 5

   Write the title and description

   Keep the title short, around 32 characters, so it shows in full on mobile, and say what's special, not just "Apartment in Oslo". The description should answer what guests wonder about beds, bathrooms, parking and distances.

6. 6

   Set the price and rules

   Add a starting price per night, any discounts such as an offer for the first guests, cancellation terms and whether guests can book instantly or must request. You can change prices at any time.

7. 7

   Verify identity and payouts

   New hosts must verify their identity with a passport or driving licence before the first listing, and Airbnb keeps the calendar closed until that's done. Add the account payouts should go to. Only you as the owner can do this.

8. 8

   Publish

   Read through the preview and publish. Reply quickly to the first enquiries; good first reviews do a lot for the next booking.

Questions and answers

Does it cost anything to list?

No. Airbnb only charges when you get a booking. From 13 October 2026, hosts in the EEA pay a single 15.5% service fee deducted from the payout, and guests pay no separate fee. Run the numbers in our commission calculator.

Do I have to give my national ID number?

Yes, before the first payout. Platforms report rental income to the Norwegian Tax Administration, and new reporting rules apply from 2026. That is why Airbnb asks for your national ID number or company registration number.

Can I rent out a flat in a housing cooperative or condominium?

Usually, but there are limits. In a Norwegian housing cooperative you may rent out the whole home you live in for up to 30 nights a year without the board's approval. In a condominium, short-term rental of the whole unit is limited to 90 nights a year, and the bylaws can lower that to 60 or raise it to 120. Always check the bylaws.

How is the income taxed?

If you rent out the home you live in for periods under 30 days, the first NOK 15,000 a year is tax free. Of the amount above that, 85% counts as taxable capital income. Holiday homes and secondary homes follow their own rules. Our tax calculator works it out.

What happens after I publish?

The listing goes live and guests can find and book it. Once bookings come in, you can connect the listing to Gjestfri and keep the calendar, prices and guest messages together with your other channels.