Under California law, during an emergency, businesses are only allowed to increase prices by up to 10 percent. One family says Airbnb increased their short-term rental by 43.2%.

Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.

Airbnb will work in collaboration with 211 LA to identify residents in immediate need of temporary housing and connect them to accommodations offered through Airbnb.org, the company’s non-profit arm which provides free stays through a combination of funds donated the company and the generosity of hosts on the platform who have offered up their homes for these emergency situations.

Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.

Airbnb has announced that it will offer free and temporary accommodation to people displaced by the fires in California

Airbnb is working with 211 LA to provide free, temporary housing for people who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, the company said.

Now brands are helping those displaced by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have already destroyed almost 2,000 buildings and forced 130,000 people to evacuate.

Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft are aiding Southern California wildfire evacuees. Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, offers free housing in areas like Malibu and Pacific Palisades, while Uber and Lyft provide free rides to shelters with promo codes available until January 15,

As thousands of displaced families look for a place to stay, the state has issued a series of protections, including one against price gouging.

Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.

Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Wednesday January 15, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions of the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires, at 45% and 19% containment as of Wednesday morning. At least 25 people have been reported dead.