Airbnb Regulations in Bordeaux (2026)

Last verified: July 13, 2026

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days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Bordeaux enforces a 90-day/year limit since January 2026 (deliberation n°2025/179 of July 8, 2025). Registration is mandatory. Change of use with compensation for secondary residences (deliberation n°2025-459, September 2025). DPE class A-E mandatory for change of use. Tourist tax at 7.2%.

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

90 d/yr

Since January 1, 2026, Bordeaux applies a 90-day per year cap for primary residences (lowered by municipal decision).

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Renting secondary residences in Bordeaux requires a change of use with compensation, established since March 2018 and strengthened by municipal council deliberation n°2025/179 of July 8, 2025. DPE requirement: the property must be rated A to E (loi Le Meur n°2024-1039, Art. 3, Art. L.631-10 CCH) - classes F and G are prohibited since November 21, 2024. Compensation rules are particularly strict in the city center and UNESCO area. Deliberation n°2025-459 of the metropolitan council of September 26, 2025 extends these rules across the Bordeaux Metropolis.

Taxation

Tourist tax: 7,2% (plafond ~6,91 EUR)

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

Tourist tax in Bordeaux is 7.2% of the nightly rate, capped at approximately EUR 6.91 per night per person. One of the highest rates in France.

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 13, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent on Airbnb in Bordeaux?

Since January 2026, 90 days per year maximum for primary residences. Secondary residences require a change of use with compensation.

Does my property need a good energy certificate (DPE) for change-of-use authorization in Bordeaux?

Yes. Since November 21, 2024 (loi Le Meur n°2024-1039, Art. 3), any property subject to change-of-use authorization must be rated DPE A to E (Art. L.631-10 CCH). Properties rated F or G are prohibited from tourist rental as a secondary residence. Official source: bordeaux.fr and Légifrance.

What is the tourist tax in Bordeaux?

The tourist tax is 7.2% of the nightly rate, capped at approximately EUR 6.91. Bordeaux has one of the highest rates in France.

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