What about the scheme, in plain facts?

Homestay: the owner or promoter and family physically live in the property and let out a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 rooms (12 beds).

What about incentives?

For the first 100 units in each category the scheme lists a reimbursement of the Rs 1,000 registration fee, up to Rs 2,00,000 for furniture and furnishings, and a 50% subsidy (up to Rs 50,000) towards one domestic trade show a year. Reimbursements apply after a year of operation and the unit must stay operational for two further years or the money is refunded. Non-fiscal benefits include domestic tariffs, residential property tax, free or subsidised internet, free training and promotional suppor

What about what you must keep doing?

- Use the T.I.M.E software for guest records - Submit C-forms for foreign guests - Keep guest registers with photo ID - Display a signboard with the registration certificate, timings and prohibitions - Maintain safety, hygiene and security standards

How many rooms can a Goa homestay have?

Between 2 and 6 lettable rooms, up to 12 beds, under the Goa scheme.

What is the difference between a homestay and a B&B in Goa?

In a homestay the owner and family live on the premises. In a B&B the owner is away and a designated agent lives there. Both follow the same 2 to 6 room limit.

How much is Goa homestay registration?

Rs 1,000 a year according to the scheme, which says it may be revised. Units already registered with the Ministry of Tourism pay no fee.

Can I register a flat in a housing society?

The policy says units in cooperative housing societies or gated complexes need an NOC. Check with the society and the Department of Tourism.

What about after you register?

Registration makes you legal. Distribution makes you earn. Read how a free channel manager syncs your calendars, or the iCal sync guide, then list your property.

Journal/Homestay Guides

3 min read · 6 October 2026

Goa Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Goa registers homestays and B&Bs under its Registration of Tourist Trade rules and a dedicated scheme. Here are the room limits, the fee, the documents and what owners must keep doing after.

Sneha Surana

goahomestay-registrationbed-and-breakfast

Stay near this story

Verified homes in Goa.

Stays in Goa