Guidelines for the Classification and Reclassification of Homestay Units

  • Homestay classification will be issued only in the name of owner of the house
  • Classification will be done only for operational accommodation units.
  • Leased or rented houses will not be considered for homestay classification.
  • Maximum rooms that can be given for tourist accommodation will be 6
  • Classification will be given to only those units where the owner along with his/her family is physically residing.
  • Application for classification has to be submitted online.
  • A payment of Rs. 3750/- as Application Fee per homestay has to be done online while submitting the application.
  • Inspection Committee will examine the facilities based on checklist. As per recommendation of the committee, classification will be awarded
  • The Classification/Reclassification Certificate of units will be issued by the Director, Department of Tourism.
  • The Classification/Reclassification will be valid for a period of three years.
  • The application for change to higher category will be considered only at the time of re-classification.
  • The existing classification will be valid until reclassification, provided application for reclassification is submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.
  • The facilities provided and services offered will be evaluated against the checklist.
  • The classification units will have to maintain required standards at all times.
  • Director, Department of Tourism or an officer deputed by the Director, Department of Tourism or the concerned Joint Director/Deputy Director has the right to inspect homestays at any time without prior notice.
  • Serious deficiency, if any, will be reported to Department of Tourism and the Department is free to take action including the cancellation of classification.
  • Any change in the facility/service of the unit shall be reported to the Deputy Director, District Office, Department of Tourism within 30 days.
  • In case of dissatisfaction of the remarks of the Classification/Reclassification Committee, the unit may appeal to Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala within 30 days of receiving the communication regarding classification/re-classification.
  • Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala reserves the right to modify the guidelines/ terms and conditions from time to time.
  • It is mandatory for the homestays to display Classification Certificate properly visible to the guests
  • Application for reclassification should be submitted three months before the expiry date along with the prescribed fees. Otherwise it will be considered as fresh application.
  • Food has to be prepared and provide to the guests on demand.
  • C  Form submission should be done in proper manner and in record.