Can I rent out my home on Airbnb?
Yes, but it's regulated — and you must register. Renting your home as a furnished tourist let (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel) is possible, but the loi Le Meur of 19 November 2024 tightened the rules. Every furnished tourist let — main or second home, classified or not — must be registered on a single national portal (Déclaloc) by 20 May 2026, which issues a 13-character registration number to show on every listing. For a main residence, renting is capped at 120 days a year (the town hall can lower this to 90 days). In a co-ownership, check the rules.
📋 The rules
- Mandatory registration on the national portal (Déclaloc) by 20 May 2026
- 13-character registration number on every listing
- Main residence: max 120 days/year (90 if the town decides)
- Platforms must remove unregistered listings
- Check the co-ownership rules and local rules (change-of-use authorisation)
🔓 Exceptions
- Second home in a tight-market zone: change-of-use authorisation often required (town hall)
- Some towns impose compensation or quotas
- Bed and breakfast: a separate declaration regime
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Failure to register or a false number brings a fine of up to €10,000, and platforms must remove the listing. Exceeding the 120-day limit for a main residence is penalised (fine). Renting without the required change-of-use authorisation in a tight-market zone brings a high civil fine. On tax, the loi Le Meur also cut the allowances (50% for classified lets, 30% for unclassified).
📎 Official sources
- Service-Public.fr · Renting a furnished tourist let →
- economie.gouv.fr · Furnished tourist let: the rules →
- Légifrance · Law no. 2024-1039 of 19 November 2024 (Le Meur) →
❓ Frequently asked
Do I have to declare my Airbnb rental?
Yes. Since the loi Le Meur, every furnished tourist let must be registered on the national portal (Déclaloc) by 20 May 2026. You get a 13-character number to show on every listing, or the platform must remove it.
How many days can I rent my main residence?
120 days a year maximum. The town hall can, by decision, lower this to 90 days in certain towns. Beyond that, you face penalties.
What's the risk without registration?
A fine of up to €10,000, and the platform must remove your listing. A false registration number is also penalised. In a tight-market zone, renting without a change-of-use authorisation costs even more.
Do I need the co-ownership's agreement?
Check the co-ownership rules: some ban or limit short-term letting. In a tight-market zone, a change-of-use authorisation from the town hall is often required for a second home.
What did the loi Le Meur change on tax?
It cut the flat allowances of the micro-BIC scheme: 50% for classified tourist lets and B&Bs (down from 71%) and 30% for unclassified lets (down from 50%). Short-let taxation is therefore less favourable.
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