What about what the tourism policy 2024 says about homestays?

The Tourism Policy (Government Resolution dated 18 July 2024) defines "Bed and Breakfast / Homestays / Vacation Rental Homes" as units where the tourist resides with the owner or a family member in the usual place of residence, with a minimum of one lettable room. These units must follow the Ministry of Tourism's Bed and Breakfast Scheme, or the Department of Tourism's guidelines under state policies, and "should be registered with Directorate of Tourism." The policy lists homestays among the ac

What about the farm-stay route: agri-tourism centres?

If your home sits on farmland, the Agri-Tourism Policy gives a real registration route:

What about what this means for konkan and hill-belt owners?

If you run a home near Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar or the Konkan coast and are not a farm, there is no state scheme in the text we read that tells you how to register. The farm-stay route fits orchards, plantations and farmland. Otherwise, the Directorate of Tourism is the office to ask.

Does Maharashtra have a homestay registration scheme?

We found no standalone scheme in official text. The Tourism Policy 2024 says homestays should be registered with the Directorate of Tourism and follow the Ministry of Tourism's B&B scheme. The Agri-Tourism Policy gives a registration route for farm stays.

How many rooms can a farm stay have?

Up to 4 rooms on land of up to 2 acres, up to 6 rooms on more than 2 and up to 5 acres, and 8 rooms plus 2 dormitories on 5 acres or more.

How much does agri-tourism registration cost?

Rs 2,500 for first registration and Rs 1,000 to renew, according to the 2020 GR.

Must the owner live with the guests?

The Tourism Policy 2024 defines homestays as units where the tourist resides with the owner or a family member in the usual place of residence.

We recommend registering on the central NIDHI portal as well. It is a separate registration.

What about once you are registered?

Registration makes you legal. Distribution makes you earn. Fursat lists your home and keeps your calendars in sync across the major booking sites. Start at /list-your-property, or read how the free channel manager works first.

Journal/Homestay Guides

4 min read · 7 October 2026

Maharashtra Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Maharashtra has no standalone homestay scheme in the text we read. Here is what the 2024 policy says and how the agri-tourism farm-stay route works.

Sneha Surana

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Maharashtra Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Keep reading.

Does Maharashtra have a homestay registration scheme?

How many rooms can a farm stay have?

How much does agri-tourism registration cost?

Must the owner live with the guests?

Do I need NIDHI too?