Rajasthan e-Mitra Homestay Registration 2026: E-Mitra has shared important information for people planning to operate their home as a homestay or paying guest house in Rajasthan. According to the official awareness message from e-Mitra, citizens can visit their nearest authorized e-Mitra kiosk to get information about the homestay registration service. However, it is important to check the registration eligibility, required documents and applicable fees before applying. This facility can be useful for homeowners who want to make the rooms in their home available for tourists or other eligible guests to stay as per the prescribed rules.

E-Mitra's advice regarding homestay registration in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of the country's leading tourist destinations. Tourists from India and abroad visit Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, and other tourist destinations.

Many travellers also opt for homestays instead of big hotels to stay with local families and experience traditional living.

In such circumstances, using the spare rooms available in your house as guest accommodation can become an additional source of income for some homeowners.

However, merely having vacant rooms in the house does not automatically allow a person to operate a homestay.

This may require necessary registration and compliance with other conditions as per the relevant tourism and local administrative rules.

In this regard, Rajasthan e-Mitra has advised citizens to seek information about homestay registration service from authorized kiosks.

What is Homestay Registration?

Homestay registration is the process by which a residential property is registered for guest accommodation as per the prescribed eligibility and rules.

Homestay arrangements allow tourists to experience local accommodation and hospitality.

However, different rules may apply for commercial activities such as homestays, paying guest accommodation and hotels.

Therefore, the person applying should first clarify in which category his property falls and what type of registration is required for it.

How to get homestay registration information from e-Mitra?

The e-Mitra network of the Rajasthan Government provides citizens access to various government services.

According to the information shared by e-Mitra, information related to homestay registration can also be obtained at the authorized kiosks.

Citizens can get information about availability of the concerned service, application requirements and documents.

If the relevant application facility is activated at the kiosk, further assistance can be obtained as per the available procedure.

However, merely seeking information or submitting an application at the e-Mitra centre does not mean that the property registration has been approved.

Final approval will depend on the scrutiny of the concerned department and applicable rules.

Key Rules of Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026

The Rajasthan Tourism Department's Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme 2026 lays down some key conditions for registration of residential properties.

• A minimum of one and a maximum of eight rooms can be provided to guests.
• The total number of beds for guests should not exceed 24.
• In case of leased property, a valid lease of at least three years is required at the time of application.
• Guest rooms should have the prescribed cleanliness, security and basic amenities.
• The requirement that the landlord reside in the premises has been removed. Operations can also be conducted through a caretaker, as per the established rules.

These provisions are based on the Rajasthan Tourism Department's 2026 plan and online registration information released in July 2026. <Cite refs={["turn693133search13","turn693133search8"]}/>

How much fee will have to be paid for homestay registration?

Two categories of registration have been set in Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026.

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How to apply online?

In July 2026, it was announced that the registration and renewal process for the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme would be done online through the SSO portal. <Cite ref="turn693133search8"/>

Applicants can generally follow the following process:

1. Open Rajasthan SSO Portal https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/signin.
2. Login with your SSO ID.
3. Search for Homestay Registration related services of the Tourism Department.
4. Fill in the required details of the property and applicant and upload the prescribed documents.
5. Keep the application receipt and reference number safe after depositing the applicable fee.

Applications may require property ownership or valid lease documents, proof of identity and address, photographs of the premises, and other required documents. The final document list should be checked on the application portal.

For how long will the registration be valid?

The validity of registration and classification is two years, as per the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026. Applications for renewal must be made within the stipulated period.

Conclusion

For those looking to operate their home as a homestay in Rajasthan, e-Mitra centers can be a useful way to obtain information and application assistance. The state's 2026 Homestay Plan provides for a maximum of eight rooms and 24 beds. Registration fees for the Silver and Gold categories are ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, respectively.

Before applying, please confirm the property eligibility, safety standards, required documents and latest departmental instructions.

Source Credit: Rajasthan e-Mitra's public awareness message regarding homestay registration; Rajasthan Tourism Department's Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme, 2026 ; Information regarding online homestay registration in Rajasthan for July 2026.

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