Airbnb Host-Only Fees: Full Breakdown of the 15.5% Charge on Rates, Cleaning Fees & Add-Ons

from Mainely BnB Mastery · host Jeff Davis

In this episode of Mainely BnB Mastery, Jeff Davis breaks down Airbnb’s major 2025 fee structure change — a shift that now applies the full 15.5% host-only service fee to every listing on the platform.This change now includes cleaning fees, management fees, and all add-ons, something Airbnb did not widely advertise but will significantly impact STR profitability if hosts don’t adjust immediately.Jeff explains:• What changed for hosts on Oct 27 & Dec 1• Why Airbnb moved all fees to the host side• How the 15.5% fee now applies to cleaning fees• Real example from a recent booking• How to update your pricing + fees to stay profitable• Why failure to adjust could severely cut into your 2025 bottom lineWhether you're a new host or managing multiple properties, this is must-know information for the year ahead.

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