Tier 1
Starter
Ksh 5,000
For individual hosts listing a single property. Covers basic compliance checks and a standard annual certificate.
Apply in portal
Licence the home you host.
Official short-stay licensing for Airbnb operators in Kenya. Learn here, then visit the Host Licensing Portal to apply, pay, and download your certificate.
01
Learn the tiers
Compare licence packages on this site.
02
Visit the portal
Sign in or create a portal account.
03
Complete KYC
Submit ID, KRA, and property records.
04
Get certified
Pay fees and download your licence.
Built for Airbnb operators
This website explains licensing requirements. Applications and certificates are processed inside the Host Licensing Portal.
KYC / KYB
Identity, KRA PIN, and business particulars reviewed in the portal.
Property evidence
Property ID, ownership or lease proof, and listing details.
Certificate issue
Approved hosts download a numbered digital licence from the portal.
Licence packages
Review fees here, then apply inside the portal.
Tier 2
Growth
Ksh 10,000
For hosts managing a small portfolio. Includes priority review and multi-property documentation support.
Apply in portalTier 3
Enterprise
Ksh 50,000
For professional operators and management companies with larger portfolios and stricter audit requirements.
Apply in portalReady to apply?
Visit the Host Licensing Portal to create an account, complete verification, submit your application, and download your certificate.