Airbnb Regulations in Colmar (2026)

Last verified: July 11, 2026

Editorial review

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

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Non

Change of use

In France, renting your primary residence is limited to 120 days per year. Registration with city hall is mandatory in municipalities over 200,000 inhabitants and in high-demand areas. The host-facing national API Meublés portal (DGE) is being rolled out - the host registration module is expected in the 2nd half of 2026; in the meantime, register directly with your local city hall.

Registration requirements

●
City hall registration — French law provides for prior registration of tourist rentals. Confirm the applicable online service and required documents with the municipality.
●
Registration number — The registration number must appear on all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, etc.). Platforms are required to verify it.
●
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: not required · Compensation: no

Renting a secondary residence as furnished tourist accommodation may require a change-of-use authorization in municipalities over 200,000 inhabitants. Rules vary by city.

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 11, 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. Colmar is famous for its Christmas markets that attract many tourists in November-December. City hall registration is mandatory.

Need help managing your rental in Colmar?

Compare available services and ask each professional how they support local administrative steps.

Find a concierge in Colmar

Menu