Getting Paid
Last updated March 9, 2026
Kindo handles all payment collection from residents and pays you directly through Stripe. Here's how the payment process works.
When you get paid
You're paid after the service is completed and residents confirm the work was done. Here's the sequence:
- You complete the service at the building.
- Residents confirm the service was completed (they have 24 hours — after that, it's confirmed automatically).
- As each resident confirms, their payment is released to your Stripe account.
- Payouts arrive in your bank account on Stripe's standard payout schedule (typically 2 business days).
Kindo's platform fee
Kindo charges a platform fee on each completed job. This fee is calculated from the total service value and is deducted before your payout. The fee covers payment processing, insurance documentation, resident coordination, and platform operations. You'll see the exact fee amount on every job before you confirm the booking.
Taxes
You set the applicable sales tax rate when you submit your bid, because the sale is yours — you are the seller of record for the work you perform. Filing and remitting that sales tax to New York State is your responsibility, as is reporting and paying income tax on your earnings. Kindo does not file or remit sales tax on your behalf and does not hold a New York Certificate of Authority.
Viewing your earnings
Your dashboard shows a breakdown for every job: the total service value, the platform fee, and your net payout. You can also view payout history and download records for your own bookkeeping.
Stripe account requirements
You must have a connected Stripe account to receive payouts. If your Stripe account isn't set up or has issues (like incomplete verification), payouts will be held until the issue is resolved. Make sure your Stripe account stays in good standing.
If a payment fails
Occasionally, a resident's payment method may fail. Kindo handles the retry process with the resident. Your payout for that resident is released once their payment goes through. You don't need to chase payments — Kindo manages this.