Overview
- The Department of Tourism published the Delhi Bed & Breakfast Policy draft on Tuesday, May 27, 2026, and opened a 30-day public consultation for feedback.
- Only lawfully constructed residential properties would be eligible and each B&B could offer between 1 and 8 lettable rooms with a maximum of 16 beds.
- The policy creates two quality tiers—Gold (minimum 120 sq ft rooms) and Silver (minimum 100 sq ft rooms)—with specific furnishing, bathroom and amenity standards for each tier.
- Operators would face mandatory safety and reporting rules including guest registers, police verification, Form C filing for foreign nationals, fire and smoke/heat detectors, and CCTV limited to entrances and common areas; the government would keep inspection and penalty powers.
- Registration is proposed as an online self-certification and self-renewal process with deemed approval within seven working days, but fees, portal mechanics and enforcement details may change after the consultation and the draft draws on models such as Goa’s homestay policy.