Airbnb Regulations in Paris (2026)

Last verified: January 15, 2026

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Paris limits primary residence rental to 90 days/year (since 2025). Registration is mandatory. Secondary residences require a change-of-use with compensation (1:1, or 3:1 in hyper-reinforced zone). Active enforcement by the City of Paris.

Registration requirements

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City hall registration (Paris teleservice) — Mandatory registration via the City of Paris teleservice. You receive a 13-digit registration number. The national platform will replace this system from May 20, 2026.
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Registration number on listings — The number must appear on all your listings. Platforms are required to block listings without a valid number.
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Automatic night counter — Platforms automatically block bookings beyond 90 nights for primary residences in Paris.
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Mandatory energy certificate — The energy certificate must be provided during registration. Classes F and G banned from 2028.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

90 d/yr

Since 2025, Paris has lowered the cap to 90 days per year (vs. 120 days nationally). Platforms automatically block bookings beyond this. Exceeding it carries a EUR 10,000 fine.

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Renting a secondary residence in Paris requires a change-of-use authorization. Compensation is mandatory: 1 sqm of housing converted to commercial for each 1 sqm rented as tourist, and up to 3:1 in hyper-reinforced arrondissements (1st to 4th, and parts of 5th to 11th). The authorization is personal and non-transferable.

Taxation

Tourist tax: 5% (plafond ~15,60 EUR/nuit)

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

Tourist tax in Paris is 5% of the nightly rate, capped at approximately EUR 15.60 per night per person. It is collected automatically by platforms. Income declared under micro-BIC (50% allowance for rated tourist furnishings) or actual expenses.

Compliance checklist

1
Determine property status
Primary residence (8+ months/year) or secondary? The procedures and constraints are radically different in Paris.
2
Register on the Paris teleservice
Create your account on the City of Paris teleservice and declare your tourist accommodation. Keep your 13-digit number.
Access service →
3
Obtain change of use (secondary residence)
If secondary residence: file a change-of-use application with the compensation file at the arrondissement town hall.
4
Display number on all listings
Add your 13-digit registration number on Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo and any other platform.
5
Get energy certificate and verify compliance
Get an energy certificate. Verify your property meets safety and habitability standards.
6
Declare income (micro-BIC or actual)
Declare your rental income. Tourist tax (5%) is collected automatically by platforms.

Fines

Offense	Fine	Details
Failure to register	5 000 EUR	Fine for failure to declare tourist accommodation.
Exceeding 90 days (primary residence)	10 000 EUR	Fine for exceeding the 90-day cap in Paris.
False primary residence declaration	20 000 EUR	Fine for false declaration aiming to bypass change-of-use requirements.
Rental without change of use	50 000 EUR	Fine for renting a secondary residence in Paris without change-of-use authorization.
Non-compliance with compensation	50 000 EUR + astreinte	Fine and daily penalty for non-compliance with compensation obligations.

Official sources

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

FAQ

How many days can I rent my apartment in Paris on Airbnb?

If it is your primary residence, 90 days maximum per year (since 2025). Platforms automatically block beyond this. For a secondary residence, there is no day limit but you must obtain a change of use with compensation.

How to obtain a change of use in Paris?

File an application at the arrondissement town hall. Compensation is mandatory: convert commercial space to housing (1:1 in standard zone, 3:1 in hyper-reinforced zone). The authorization is personal and does not transfer upon sale.

What is the tourist tax amount in Paris?

The tourist tax in Paris is 5% of the nightly rate, capped at approximately EUR 15.60 per night per person. It is collected automatically by platforms like Airbnb.

What happens if I exceed 90 days in Paris?

Platforms automatically block bookings. If you circumvent the system (multi-platform, direct bookings), you risk a EUR 10,000 fine. The City of Paris conducts active enforcement.

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