Airbnb Regulations in Aix-en-Provence (2026)

Last verified: January 15, 2026

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Aix-en-Provence applies 120 days/year. Registration is mandatory. Change of use required but without compensation (most permissive among major cities). Tourist tax at 5% + surcharges.

Registration requirements

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City hall registration — Mandatory in municipalities over 200,000 inhabitants and in high-demand areas. You receive a 13-digit registration number to display on your listing.
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Registration number — The registration number must appear on all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, etc.). Platforms are required to verify it.
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Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) — From January 1, 2028, properties rated F and G will be banned from tourist rental. Class E banned from 2034.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

120 d/yr

Aix-en-Provence applies the national cap of 120 days per year for primary residences.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: no

Change of use is formally required but Aix-en-Provence remains the most permissive major city: no mandatory compensation. Authorization is nevertheless necessary.

Taxation

Tourist tax: 5% + surcharges

Micro-BIC: 50% (classés) / 30% (non classés)

Tourist tax in Aix-en-Provence is 5% of the nightly rate, plus additional surcharges. Collected automatically by platforms.

Compliance checklist

1
Check your property status
Determine if it is your primary residence (8+ months/year) or secondary. Rules differ considerably.
2
Register with city hall
Complete your registration and obtain your 13-digit registration number. From May 20, 2026, use the national platform.
3
Display number on your listings
Add your registration number on all platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
4
Obtain energy certificate
Get an Energy Performance Certificate. Classes F and G will be banned from 2028.
5
Declare your income
Declare your rental income under BIC (micro-BIC or actual). Tourist tax is collected by platforms.

Fines

Offense	Fine	Details
Failure to register	5 000 EUR	Fine for the host who does not register their tourist accommodation with city hall.
Exceeding 120 days	10 000 EUR	Fine for exceeding the primary residence rental day cap.
False primary residence declaration	20 000 EUR	Fine for falsely declaring primary residence status.
Unauthorized change of use	50 000 EUR	Fine for renting a secondary residence without change-of-use authorization (where required).
Platform not displaying registration number	12 500 EUR par annonce	Fine for the platform publishing a listing without a valid registration number.

Official sources

Last verified: January 15, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent on Airbnb in Aix-en-Provence?

120 days per year for primary residences. Change of use is required for secondary residences but without compensation, making Aix one of the most permissive major cities.

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