How much do you actually earn from one Zigbang short-term rental?
When you list a room on Zigbang, it’s easy to assume you’ll receive the full amount shown in the contract.
“Wait, they charge a fee on management and cleaning fees—not just rent?”
“So how much do I actually keep from one booking?”
Zigbang’s 3.3% short-term rental fee applies to the full booking total, including rent, management fees, and cleaning fees.
Here’s a breakdown of your payout from one Zigbang booking, when it arrives, and what happens to fees in 2027.
How to calculate your Zigbang payout
Does Zigbang charge a fee on rent, management fees, and cleaning fees?
Yes—all three.
The landlord fee is 3.3% (including VAT), calculated on the total of rent, management fees, and cleaning fees (including pet cleaning fees).
Security deposits aren’t included, so they’re not charged a fee.
The fee is automatically deducted from your payout, so you don’t pay it separately.
This 3.3% is a platform fee, not a tax.
Source: Zigbang Short-Term Rental Landlord FAQ (as of October 2026; terms may change)
What’s the payout for different booking totals?
Here’s an itemized example for 4-week and 12-week bookings.
Fee breakdown | 4-week booking total | 4-week fee (3.3%) | 12-week booking total | 12-week fee (3.3%) |
|---|
Rent | ₩1,200,000 | ₩39,600 | ₩3,600,000 | ₩118,800 |
Management fee | ₩200,000 | ₩6,600 | ₩600,000 | ₩19,800 |
Cleaning fee | ₩50,000 | ₩1,650 | ₩50,000 | ₩1,650 |
Total | ₩1,450,000 | ₩47,850 | ₩4,250,000 | ₩140,250 |
Net payout | ₩1,402,150 | | ₩4,109,750 | |
※ Example for illustration only.
Actual amounts depend on how your booking total is made up. Management and cleaning fees cover utilities and cleaning, but they’re still charged the same fee rate.
So if you calculate based on rent alone, you’ll overestimate your payout.
Are any other deductions taken from my payout?
No. Zigbang only deducts the 3.3% fee.
Income tax on rental income isn’t withheld.
That means the payouts above are before tax, and landlords are responsible for reporting and paying income tax.
For tax advice, check with the National Tax Service (126) or a tax accountant.
Source: Zigbang Short-Term Rental Landlord FAQ (as of October 2026)
How management and cleaning fees affect your payout
Can I charge extra if utility costs exceed the management fee?
No. Zigbang’s management fee is fixed, so there’s no additional settlement based on usage.
If utility bills exceed the agreed amount, your only option is to request a deduction from the security deposit when the tenant moves out, citing excess management costs.
① You’ll need objective proof, such as bills or usage records.
② You can’t deduct the amount without the tenant’s consent.
③ Total deductions for damage, loss, and excess management costs can’t exceed ₩300,000.
Management fees must be entered as a weekly amount. Set a realistic amount from the start, taking higher winter heating costs into account.
Do I charge a cleaning fee for every booking?
A new cleaning fee applies each time the guest changes, and the fee is charged on it each time too.
1-year example (₩50,000 cleaning fee) | Total cleaning fees | Fee on cleaning |
|---|
6 guest changes | ₩300,000 | ₩9,900 |
13 guest changes | ₩650,000 | ₩21,450 |
※ Example for illustration only. If the same guest extends their stay, you won’t be charged another cleaning fee.
If a booking is canceled before move-in, the cancellation fee is based on rent only; cleaning fees aren’t included.
Source: Zigbang Short-Term Rental Landlord FAQ (as of October 2026)
When does Zigbang send your payout?
Do I get paid right after the booking?
No. Payout processing starts after the tenant confirms move-in.
If the tenant doesn’t tap [Move in], move-in is confirmed automatically 24 hours after the scheduled move-in time.
Once move-in is confirmed, bank transfers arrive within 2 business days, while card payments arrive within up to 7 business days, depending on the card company.
You’ll be asked to add a payout account when your first booking is approved. The account must be in the landlord’s name.
Your payout may be held if you haven’t added an account or completed identity verification.
Source: Zigbang Short-Term Rental Landlord FAQ (as of October 2026)
How will Zigbang’s fees change in 2027?
Is Zigbang’s 0% fee launch offer still available?
Applications for the “0% launch fee” offer for landlords listing a new room have closed.
① Landlords already approved for the offer keep the 0% fee through December 31, 2026.
② The standard fee of 3.3% (including VAT) applies from January 1, 2027.
③ The fee is based on the payment completion date. Even if you book in December, the 3.3% fee may apply if payment is completed in 2027.
Your payout depends on whether you qualify for the 0% fee, so check your Zigbang landlord settings first.
Source: Official Zigbang short-term rental promotion page (as of October 2026; terms may change)
How does your payout compare when you use Zigbang and plott LIFE?
Zigbang has strong brand recognition and attracts traditional monthly rental demand, making it a good way to find your first booking.
Rather than leaving Zigbang, consider listing the same room on plott LIFE too and comparing the results.
plott LIFE has no host fees through December 31.
Host payout comparison | Zigbang short-term rental | 33m2 | plott LIFE |
|---|
Host fee | 3.3% (rent, management, and cleaning fees combined) | 3.3% (of booking total) | ₩0 through December 31 |
Guest payment method | One-time payment | One-time payment | Monthly payments for stays of 28 days or more |
Maximum stay | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | Up to 28 weeks (depending on the room) |
For a 4-week booking totaling ₩1,450,000, Zigbang deducts ₩47,850, leaving you with ₩1,402,150. On plott LIFE, you’d receive the full ₩1,450,000 with no deductions.
The difference adds up over time. For a 12-week booking totaling ₩4,250,000, Zigbang deducts ₩140,250.
Can I list the same room on Zigbang and plott LIFE?
Check each platform’s policies first.
If you list on both, block the same dates on the other platform as soon as a booking is confirmed.
Payouts from each platform arrive separately, so keep records by platform to make tax reporting easier.
plott LIFE’s 0% host fee is a limited-time offer through December 31.
Source: Zigbang Short-Term Rental Landlord FAQ, 33m2 and plott LIFE official websites (as of October 2026)
FAQ — Zigbang short-term rental fees and payouts
Q. Does Zigbang charge fees on management and cleaning fees?
A. Yes. The 3.3% landlord fee (including VAT) applies to rent, management fees, and cleaning fees (including pet cleaning fees).
Only the security deposit is excluded.
Q. How much would I receive from Zigbang for a ₩1,450,000 booking?
A. After the ₩47,850 fee, you’d receive ₩1,402,150.
This is an example calculation and is before income tax.
Q. Can I charge extra if management fees exceed the agreed amount?
A. No. You can’t charge extra; you can only request a deduction from the security deposit when the tenant moves out.
Proof and the tenant’s consent are required, and the deduction can’t exceed ₩300,000.
Q. When will my Zigbang payout arrive?
A. Processing starts after the tenant confirms move-in.
Bank transfers arrive within 2 business days; card payments can take up to 7 business days.
Q. Will Zigbang’s fee change in 2027?
A. Yes. The standard 3.3% fee (including VAT) applies from January 1, 2027.
Landlords already eligible for the 0% fee keep it through December 31, 2026. The fee is based on the payment completion date.
Q. What is the host fee on 33m2?
A. 3.3% of the booking total.
Q. What is the host fee on plott LIFE?
A. There’s no host fee through December 31.
Q. Can I list the same room on Zigbang and plott LIFE?
A. Check each platform’s policies first.
If you list on both, manage your calendar to avoid overlapping bookings.
Track your Zigbang payout—and get 0% host fees on plott LIFE
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