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Hurricane Michael: Airbnb opens homes for Michael evacuees

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Those evacuating Northeast Florida and the Panhandle ahead of Hurricane Michael can search for free listings on Airbnb.

The company has contacted hosts within a three-state activation zone and encouraged them to take part in its Open Homes Program.

It allows displaced residents, emergency relief workers and volunteers coming in to assist to find temporary accommodations with local hosts who open their homes free of charge.

According to Airbnb, $0 listings are available Oct. 8 to 29. Click here to search for a listing.

Airbnb hosts in the following communities are eligible to list their homes for free:

Florida

  • Greater Jacksonville area

  • All of Central Florida (including Orange, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Seminole, Volusia, Marion, Lake, Sumter counties)

  • Greater Gainesville area

Alabama

  • Greater Mobile area

  • Greater Montgomery area

  • Greater Dothan area

  • Greater Auburn/Opelika area

  • Greater Savannah area

Georgia

  • Greater Savannah area

  • Greater Columbus area

  • Greater Macon area

  • Greater Brunswick area (including Camden, Clinch and Wayne Counties)

In addition to the free listing price, all Airbnb service fees and state/local taxes are waived.

Airbnb said as the need increases after landfall, Airbnb will continue to expand the territory of Open Homes listings if and where needed or as requested by local officials.