Airbnb Regulations in Colmar (2026)

Last verified: September 6, 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

Colmar requires a change of use for secondary residences since September 1, 2019 (municipal deliberation). Compensation required from the 2nd property for natural persons, from the 1st for legal entities. 7-year transitional period for prior authorizations. 120 days/year for primary residences.

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

Your primary residence (where you live at least 8 months per year) can be rented as furnished tourist accommodation for a maximum of 120 days per year. The municipality can reduce this cap to 90 days by municipal council decision.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Since September 1, 2019, a change of use is required in Colmar to rent a secondary residence as tourist accommodation (municipal deliberation). Compensation is required from the 2nd property for natural persons and from the 1st property for legal entities. Authorizations issued before this date benefit from a 7-year transitional period. This regime derives from a 2019 municipal deliberation, not from zone tendue classification. Source: colmar.fr/meuble-de-tourisme.

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: September 6, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

Can I rent my apartment in Colmar during the Christmas markets?

Yes. For a primary residence, you are limited to 120 days per year. City hall registration is mandatory. Colmar is famous for its Christmas markets that attract many tourists in November-December. The summer season (Alsatian wine route) is also very popular.

Can I rent my secondary residence on Airbnb in Colmar?

Yes, but a change of use has been required since September 1, 2019 (municipal deliberation). Compensation is required from the 2nd property rented as tourist accommodation for individuals, and from the 1st property for companies. Authorizations issued before 2019 benefit from a 7-year transitional period. Official source: colmar.fr/meuble-de-tourisme.

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