Austin Referral Program
Join our referral network for exclusive invites to meetups, webinars, and other hosting community events city-wide.You could earn $1,000 for each new host of a home you refer between now and September 30th in the zip codes below. Hosts you refer have 180 days to complete their first booking.*
*Referral rewards are available only in eligible locations and subject to the Host Referral Offer and Program Terms. Reward amounts vary, and this offer is valid through September 30, 2025. See our Austin Referral Guide for the latest info. The 180-day period begins when a host starts a new listing using your referral link. The criteria for a qualifying booking is provided in section 6 of the Host Referral Offer and Program Terms.
Why refer?
We give each member of our referral network VIP treatment. Perks include:
Cash rewards
You can track if your referrals have published a listing or have an upcoming reservation on your referrals page. We'll send your reward directly to your account about 14 days after an eligible host you've referred completes a qualifying booking.
Networking opportunities
Community events at Lou's Barton Springs, Better Half Coffee, and Easy Tiger are great opportunities to meet passionate hosts, co-hosts, and future hosts. Make business connections. Find new travel buddies. Learn how to say "y'all" correctly.
Bragging rights
Influence the future of travel in Austin by referring new hosts and connecting with the Airbnb community. Who knows where your expertise will take you as you create and share content. TikTok fame? Facebook glory? The front page of the Austin American-Statesman?
How the Austin Referral Program works
1
Sign up and receive our Referral Guide
If you'd like, we'll send you helpful resources and additional information to explain the benefits of Airbnb hosting to the people you want to refer. You'll also get invites to our in-person host community events.
2
Share your referral link
At any time, create an Airbnb account (if you don't already have one) and then generate your custom referral link. You can earn rewards for referring new hosts with this link.
3
Get paid
Earn when your referral creates their listing via your link and completes a qualifying booking within 180 days.*
*Referral rewards are available only in eligible locations and subject to the Host Referral Offer and Program Terms. Reward amounts vary, and this offer is valid through September 30, 2025. See our Austin Referral Guide for the latest info. The 180-day period begins when a host starts a new listing using your referral link. The criteria for a qualifying booking is provided in section 6 of the Host Referral Offer and Program Terms.
Resources for referrers
Helpful links to understand hosting on Airbnb
Learn about Aircover
Get help managing a listing
Regulation information broken down by city
FAQ about US taxes