What the policy says
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 1 to 6 rooms available for letting |
| Location of rooms | Inside the owner's home |
| Where you can register | Anywhere in Goa |
| Grants | Limited to non-coastal, non-urban zones; ₹2 lakh paid directly instead of reimbursed |
| Who runs it | The scheme expects women of the household to run the homestay |
| First phase | Support for 100 homestays |
Source: The Week, July 2025. Goa also runs a Homestays and Bed and Breakfast Scheme through its MSME portal. Check Goa Tourism for current forms.
Prepare for guests
- Register with Goa Tourism under the applicable rules
- Register on the e-FRRO portal for Form C
- Keep a guest register
See InnRow in Goa.