Himachal Pradesh Homestay Registration Guide
हिमाचल प्रदेश Homestay Registration
Registration fee: ₹3,000 – ₹18,000 · Valid: 1 year or 3 years · Updated: October 2026
Registration Fee
₹3,000 – ₹18,000
Certificate Valid
1 year or 3 years
Processing Time
4 weeks
Loan Available
Not available
Why should you register?
Legal protection
Operate without fear of action from authorities
Access govt schemes
Loans, subsidies, and free training available only to registered homestays
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More bookings
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Registration Steps
- 1Visit homestay.hp.gov.in and register online
- 2Fill application form (no police/panchayat NOC required)
- 3Upload required documents
- 4Pay registration fee based on location and room count
- 5Application processed within 60 days
- 6Auto-approval if no decision within 60 days
- 7Certificate issued
Documents Needed
- ✓Application form (Annexure-I of HP Homestay Rules 2025)
- ✓Aadhaar card
- ✓Property ownership documents
- ✓Building plan/map
- ✓Photos of property
- ✓Bank account details
Tip: Start gathering these documents before applying.
Income Potential in Himachal Pradesh
Peak Season
₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000
per month
Off Season
₹10,000 – ₹35,000
per month
Estimates based on typical homestay operations. Actual income varies.
Tourism Department Contact
Your next steps
1. Register with Himachal Pradesh Tourism
Apply at homestay.hp.gov.in. Keep your documents ready. Takes about 4 weeks.
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This guide is for general information. Please verify all details with the official Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department before applying. Last verified: 12 October 2026.