Airbnb likes to describe what they do as " home sharing " however more than 70 American non - profits are changing their use of this term . (650) 344-5200 ext. HIP Housing , a nonprofit , has been using the phrase " home sharing " for 35 years to provide affordable housing in disadvantaged communities by matching residents who have space in their homes with those who need an affordable place to live , however they are now losing rooms to rent . HIP wants Airbnb to stop " diluting " the term " home sharing " and recognize that when the company takes a room as a vacation rental , the community potentially loses permanent housing for someone in need .
Airbnb likes to describe what they do as " home sharing " however more than 70 American non - profits are changing their use of this term . HIP Housing , a nonprofit , has been using the phrase " home sharing " for 35 years to provide affordable housing in disadvantaged communities by matching residents who have space in their homes with those who need an affordable place to live , however they are now losing rooms to rent . HIP wants Airbnb to stop " diluting " the term " home sharing " and recognize that when the company takes a room as a vacation rental , the community potentially loses permanent housing for someone in need .