Airbnb Regulations in Nice (2026)

Last verified: July 13, 2026

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

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Nice enforces a 90-day/year limit since January 2026. Registration is mandatory. Change of use is subject to quotas (671 authorizations/year, 4 zones) and requires a DPE rated A-E (loi Le Meur Art. 3). Filing suspended until August 31, 2026 (Conseil d'État challenge pending). Tourist tax at 6.70%, capped at EUR 6.43.

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, Nice applies a 90-day per year cap for primary residences. Platforms automatically block bookings beyond this.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Change of use in Nice is subject to a quota system since the December 5, 2025 deliberation (effective January 1, 2026): 671 annual authorizations across 4 zones (Vieux-Nice, Riquier-Port-Mont Boron, Centre-Ville, Ouest). IMPORTANT: filing of new quota-subject applications is suspended from February 1 to August 31, 2026, pending a Conseil d'État ruling on a challenge by rental professionals. Compensation remains mandatory. DPE requirement: the property must have an energy performance certificate (DPE) rated A to E (classes F and G are prohibited since November 21, 2024, loi Le Meur n°2024-1039 Art. 3, confirmed by Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur). From January 1, 2034, only properties rated A to D will be eligible.

Taxation

Tourist tax: 6,70% (plafond 6,43 EUR)

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

Tourist tax in Nice is 6.70% of the nightly rate, capped at EUR 6.43 per night per person. Among the highest rates in France. Collected automatically by platforms. Micro-BIC allowance: 50% for classified furnished rentals (loi Le Meur n°2024-1039), 30% for non-classified.

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 Nice?

Since January 2026, 90 days maximum per year for primary residences. Secondary residences require a change of use subject to quotas (671/year, 4 zones). Note: filing is suspended until August 31, 2026.

Can I still file a change-of-use application in Nice in 2026?

No, not before September 1, 2026. Filing of quota-subject applications is suspended from February 1 to August 31, 2026, pending a Conseil d'État decision on a challenge filed by professional associations. Source: Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur.

What is the tourist tax in Nice?

The tourist tax is 6.70% of the nightly rate, capped at EUR 6.43. This is one of the highest rates in France.

Does my property need a good energy rating (DPE) to get change-of-use authorization in Nice?

Yes. Since November 21, 2024 (loi Le Meur n°2024-1039 Art. 3), a property subject to change of use must be rated DPE A to E. Properties rated F or G are prohibited from tourist rental as a secondary residence. From January 1, 2034, only A to D rated properties will be eligible. Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur confirms this requirement in its official guide.

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