Can an Airbnb Host Charge an Extra Cleaning Fee?
Not for skipped chores — the cleaning fee is a one-time charge already in your total. A host can ask for extra cleaning costs only for unexpected messes like stain removal, pet accidents or smoke odor, through the Resolution Center within 14 days of your checkout. You get 24 hours to respond, Airbnb decides if you decline, and you can appeal a charge within 60 days.
What to do now
- Ask for the specific reason, photos and the cleaner's receipt
- Respond to any Resolution Center request within 24 hours
- Decline and submit your checkout photos if you disagree
- Appeal within 60 days if you were already charged
Is the charge for skipped chores (not allowed) or for an unexpected mess (can be requested)? Did it come through the Resolution Center, or as a message asking you to pay directly? Was it filed within 14 days of checkout?
Who owns the resolution
If you decline, Airbnb Support decides responsibility and whether the amount is reasonable (an insurer reviews it in Washington state).
Evidence to prepare
- Checkout photos or video
- Host messages
- The Resolution Center request
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Why this policy exists
Article 2894: cleaning fees cover standard cleaning only, and hosts can't charge for failing to do specific cleaning or checkout tasks; guests should still pay reasonable requests for damage, missing items or unexpected cleaning. Host damage protection: file within 14 days of the responsible guest's checkout; extra cleaning can be reimbursed in certain cases (stain removal, pet accidents, smoke odor, unapproved extra guests), but not routine checkout tasks.
Article 1415: you have 24 hours to respond, you're never charged without notice and a chance to appeal, and you have 60 days to appeal after a charge. This charge process doesn't apply to stays in China, Japan or India.
- Ground rules for guests — Airbnb Help Center
- Host damage protection — Airbnb
- Getting charged for damage — Airbnb Help Center
Last verified against the sources above on 2026-10-23. Policy and deadlines can change -- use the official support link below for the current rule.
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