Airbnb Regulations in Avignon (2026)

Last verified: October 19, 2026

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days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Avignon applies a 90-day/year cap for primary residences since January 1, 2026 (deliberation no. 2 of February 22, 2025). In addition, outside primary residences, any rental exceeding 70 days/year requires a temporary authorization (3 years, no compensation). Registration is mandatory.

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Registration requirements

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City hall registration — Since May 20, 2026, prior declaration for registration is mandatory for every furnished tourist rental, including primary residences, in every municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1). Check the applicable online service with the municipality until the national portal opens.
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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) — For properties requiring a change-of-use permit (secondary residences), a DPE rated between A and E is required to obtain the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A, loi Le Meur), then between A and D from 2034. From January 1, 2034, every furnished tourist rental that is not the host's primary residence must meet decent-housing energy standards (Tourism Code art. L324-2-2). No DPE is required for a primary residence.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

90 d/yr

Since January 1, 2026, municipal deliberation no. 2 of February 22, 2025 reduces the national cap to 90 days per year for primary residences in Avignon. The authorization regime beyond 70 days does not apply to primary residences.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: no

Outside primary residences, renting beyond 70 days per calendar year requires a temporary authorization: personal, no compensation, valid 3 years, limited to 2 per beneficial owner (deliberation no. 2 of February 22, 2025, in force January 1, 2026).

Taxation

Tourist tax: 1-5%

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

Furnished rental income is declared under micro-BIC regime or actual expenses. Since loi Le Meur (n°2024-1039): 50% allowance for classified tourist furnished rentals, 30% for non-classified (€15,000 cap). Tourist tax is 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
Declare your rental and obtain your registration number. The national online service has been mandatory since May 20, 2026, but the host portal (DGE) is announced for Q4 2026: until then, follow your city hall's procedure.
3
Display number on your listings
Add your registration number on all platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
4
Obtain energy certificate
If your property is a secondary residence subject to change-of-use, obtain a DPE: a DPE rated A to E is required for the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A). For a primary residence, a DPE is not required at registration.
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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	10 000 EUR max	Fine for the host who does not declare their tourist rental (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Exceeding the day cap	15 000 EUR max	Fine for renting a primary residence beyond the annual cap that applies in the municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
False declaration or registration number	20 000 EUR max	Fine for a false declaration (including primary residence status) or a fake registration number (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Unauthorized change of use	100 000 EUR max	Civil fine per unit converted without authorization where one is required, plus a penalty of up to EUR 1,000 per day per m² (Housing Code art. L651-2).
Listing without registration number (platform)	12 500 EUR max par meublé	Fine for the platform publishing a listing without a valid registration number, per property (Tourism Code art. L324-2-1).

Official sources

Last verified: October 19, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

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FAQ

How many days can I rent on Airbnb in Avignon?

Since January 1, 2026, two caps apply in Avignon: (1) primary residences are limited to 90 days/year (deliberation no. 2 of February 22, 2025, which lowers the national 120-day cap); (2) outside primary residences, any rental exceeding 70 days/year requires a temporary authorization. Below 70 days, city hall registration and national number remain mandatory.

Is special authorization required to rent in Avignon?

Yes. Since January 1, 2026 (municipal deliberation no. 2 of February 22, 2025), any owner wishing to rent a property that is not their primary residence for more than 70 days per year must obtain a temporary change-of-use authorization from Avignon city hall. The 90-day cap for primary residences is an additional limit set by the same deliberation. National registration remains mandatory regardless of the number of days.

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