What is .homes?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .homes on May 22, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 9, 2014.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .baby and .beauty.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .homes, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .homes haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.homes).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.homes FAQ
What does .homes mean?
.homes is a generic top-level domain named for the word "homes", and it's aimed at real estate & home. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .homes used for?
.homes is mostly used for real estate & home. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .homes?
None. .homes is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .homes domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .homes as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .homes created?
.homes was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 22, 2014.
Is .homes a valid domain?
Yes. .homes is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .homes addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .homes domain?
.homes names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .homes DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .homes.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
