Airbnb Regulations in Bayonne (2026)

Last verified: July 15, 2026

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AirConcierge Editorial Team. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Local rules and your individual circumstances prevail.

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Bayonne is one of 24 tension-zone communes in the Communauté d'Agglomération Pays Basque. Mandatory registration (13-digit number). Change of use with mandatory compensation for secondary residences since March 1, 2023 (CA Pays Basque règlement, amended September 27, 2025). DPE A-E rating required (loi Le Meur n°2024-1039 Art. 3). Fine up to EUR 100,000 per irregular property.

Registration requirements

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City hall registration — French law provides for prior registration of tourist rentals. Confirm the applicable online service and required documents with the municipality.
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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 minimum class E DPE is mandatory since 21/11/2024 (loi Le Meur Art. 3). For primary residences, no DPE is required at registration. The F/G ban from 2028 applies to long-term residential leases, not to short-term tourist rentals.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

120 d/yr

Primary residences may be rented short-term up to 120 days per year. Online registration mandatory (13-digit number to display on all listings). Two exemptions from compensation: mixed rental (9-month student lease + 3 months tourist) and primary residence (one property per owner, annual renewal).

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Bayonne is in a tension zone (CA Pays Basque). Since March 1, 2023, any change of use of a dwelling to a tourist rental requires authorization with mandatory compensation: transforming a non-residential space (office, retail, warehouse) into housing of at least equivalent surface in the same commune. Règlement voted July 9, 2022 by CA Pays Basque, amended September 27, 2025. DPE requirement: the property must have an energy performance rating of A to E (classes F and G prohibited since November 21, 2024, loi Le Meur n°2024-1039 Art. 3). From January 1, 2034, only properties rated A to D will be eligible. Fine: up to EUR 100,000 per irregularly converted property.

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 (EUR 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
Complete your registration and obtain your 13-digit registration number at your city hall. The national host portal (API Meublés, DGE) is expected in the 2nd half of 2026 - until it opens, registration is done directly with your local city hall.
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: minimum class E is required by loi Le Meur Art. 3. For a primary residence, a DPE is not required at registration.
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: July 15, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent my property in Bayonne?

120 days per year for primary residences. For secondary residences, a change of use with mandatory compensation has been required since March 1, 2023 (CA Pays Basque, tension zone). Mandatory registration (13-digit number).

Does Bayonne require a DPE for short-term rentals?

Yes, for properties requiring change of use (tension zone). Loi Le Meur (n°2024-1039, Art. 3) requires a DPE rated A to E since November 21, 2024. Classes F and G are prohibited. From January 1, 2034, only properties rated A to D will be eligible.

What compensation is required in Bayonne to rent a secondary residence short-term?

The owner must convert a non-residential space (office, retail, warehouse) into housing of at least equivalent surface, located in the same commune. This requirement is set by the CA Pays Basque règlement (voted July 9, 2022, amended September 27, 2025). The fine for non-compliance can reach EUR 100,000 per property.

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