Airbnb Regulations in Cannes (2026)

Last verified: July 11, 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

Cannes applies 120 days/year. Registration is mandatory. Change of use required with compensation per municipal rules. Tourist tax at 5% + 34% additional.

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

Cannes applies the national cap of 120 days per year for primary residences.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Change of use is required in Cannes for secondary residences. Compensation rules are defined by the municipality. High demand during the Festival and conventions makes authorizations strategic.

Taxation

Tourist tax: 5% + 34% additionnel (plafond ~4,00 EUR)

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

Tourist tax in Cannes is 5% of the nightly rate, plus 34% additional tax, capped at approximately EUR 4.00 per night per person. 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 11, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent on Airbnb in Cannes?

120 days per year for primary residences. Secondary residences require a change of use. The Festival and conventions make seasonal rental very lucrative in Cannes.

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