What about two routes?

Existing homestays: apply, the property is inspected, the owner attends a training programme, and a selection committee reviews the application. Benefits listed include online registration, professional advice, free training, free publicity (websites, brochures, travel fairs), authorisation to use the Assam Tourism logo, and familiarisation trips.

What about the construction subsidy for new units?

The page states an 80% subsidy on construction, with the owner contributing 20%, stated as roughly Rs 6 lakh for an Assam-type cottage and Rs 8 lakh for a stilted-type one. Construction has a 6-month completion deadline, and funds are released in phases of 20%, 50% and 30%.

What about documents?

The application form, property and land documents, clearances from the district or sub-divisional authority, and a police verification certificate.

What about room limits and who can host?

The Ministry of Tourism's published Assam guideline describes homestay as a house where the family lives and spares between 1 and 6 rooms for tourists. The owner and family must physically live in the unit.

What about what is changing in 2026?

Press reports say the state cabinet approved The Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development and Registration) Rules, 2026, with a single-window registration procedure and auto-renewal every three years. We have not seen the final rules, so check the current process with the department.

What is the Aamaar Aalohi scheme?

It is Assam's Rural Homestay Scheme, which gives existing homestays training, publicity and branding, and gives new homestays a construction subsidy on top.

How many rooms can an Assam homestay have?

The national guideline for Assam describes 1 to 6 rooms spared for tourists, with the family living in the house.

What does the subsidy cover?

For new units, the scheme page states an 80% construction subsidy and a 20% owner contribution, released in three phases. Check current amounts with the department.

Are there new registration rules in 2026?

Press coverage says the cabinet approved new accommodation registration rules with single-window registration and renewal every three years. Confirm the final process with the Tourism Department.

What about after you register?

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3 min read · 6 October 2026

Assam Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Assam's Aamaar Aalohi scheme backs rural homestays with training, publicity and, for new builds, a construction subsidy. Here is how it works and what is changing under the 2026 rules.

Sneha Surana

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