It is not unusual for Airbnb hosts to ask for passport numbers, especially if they are hosting foreigners in their home. This is because Airbnb hosts are required by law to collect taxes from guests and report this information to the government. In some cases, hosts may also require a passport number as part of the rental agreement.

No, you don’t need to give your Airbnb host your email address.

Airbnb does not report to the IRS.

Yes, felons can use Airbnb. This is because Airbnb is not a rental service, but rather a platform that connects people who are looking for short-term rentals with people who have space to rent.

When you report someone on Airbnb, we will work to remove them from the platform and their listings. If they have already booked or been in contact with guests, we will work to ensure those experiences are impacted as little as possible.

Yes, Airbnb can block you from using their service. This is done for a variety of reasons, including if you are violating the terms of service or if Airbnb believes that your behavior is harmful to other users.

Yes, you can get banned from Airbnb for violating their Terms of Service. This includes things like not following house rules, being disruptive, and using the platform to rent out illegal property.

Airbnb needs last four digits of Social Security number (SSN) to ensure that individual is who they say they are and to comply with tax laws.

Yes, you can rent Airbnb without ID if you have a valid passport or driver’s license.

Yes, it is safe to give Airbnb your ID. Airbnb takes security seriously and will never sell or share your personal information with anyone else.

There are a few ways to remove yourself as a co host on Airbnb. One way is to go to the “Hosting Preferences” page and uncheck the box that says “Allow guests to book my space as a co-host.” Another way is to go to the “My Home” page and click on the “Remove My Profile” button.

There are a few ways to hide your Airbnb listing from your landlord. You can either remove the listing completely, or you can set up a private account that is only accessible to you and your landlord. You can also create a fake listing that does not include your address.

To delete an Airbnb listing from your iPhone, open the Airbnb app and tap on the three lines in the top left corner. Under “Settings,” tap on “Listings.” On the right side of the screen, tap on the listing you want to delete. Under “Delete this listing,” tap on “Yes.

Airbnb verifies IDs within a few hours.

Airbnb may have locked your account if you failed to abide by our policies. These policies can include things like not using your account for illegal activities, not using your account for commercial purposes, and not abusing our system. If you have questions about why your account was locked, please reach out to us.