Airbnb Regulations in Nantes (2026)

Last verified: January 15, 2026

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Nantes applies the 120-day/year cap. Registration is mandatory. No compensation for the 1st secondary residence property, compensation from the 2nd.

Registration requirements

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City hall registration — Mandatory in municipalities over 200,000 inhabitants and in high-demand areas. You receive a 13-digit registration number to display on your listing.
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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) — From January 1, 2028, properties rated F and G will be banned from tourist rental. Class E banned from 2034.

120 d/yr

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

Change of use: required · Compensation: no

Change of use is required. The 1st secondary residence property is exempt from compensation. From the 2nd property, compensation is mandatory.

Tourist tax: 1-5%

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

Tourist tax in Nantes ranges from 1 to 5% depending on accommodation type. Collected automatically by platforms.

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. From May 20, 2026, use the national platform.
3
Display number on your listings
Add your registration number on all platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
4
Obtain energy certificate
Get an Energy Performance Certificate. Classes F and G will be banned from 2028.
5
Declare your income
Declare your rental income under BIC (micro-BIC or actual). Tourist tax is collected by platforms.

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.

Last verified: January 15, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

120 days per year for primary residences. Change of use is required for secondary residences, without compensation for the 1st property.

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