Airbnb Regulations in Strasbourg (2026)

Last verified: June 3, 2026

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Strasbourg applies the 120-day/year cap. Registration is mandatory. Change of use required for secondary residences with an 80% residential use rule in the building (from Feb 1, 2026).

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.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

120 d/yr

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

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

80% rule: the building must have at least 80% residential surface area for a tourist furnished rental project (Deliberation no. 74, Eurometropolis Council, Dec 19, 2025, applicable from Feb 1, 2026). In the extended city center: compensation mandatory for all applicants. Outside city center: no compensation required for individuals on first application. Authorization duration: up to 6 years, renewable up to 9 years total. Applications via the Touriz platform (no email submissions since Oct 1, 2024).

Taxation

Tourist tax: ~5%

Micro-BIC: 71% (classés) / 30% (non classés)

Tourist tax in Strasbourg is approximately 5% of the nightly rate. Collected automatically by platforms. The Christmas market generates high rates and tourist tax in November-December.

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. 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.

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: June 3, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

How many days can I rent on Airbnb in Strasbourg?

120 days per year for primary residences. Secondary residences require a change of use. Since Feb 1, 2026, the building must have at least 80% residential surface area.

What is the 80% rule in Strasbourg?

Since February 1, 2026 (Deliberation no. 74, Eurometropolis Council, Dec 19, 2025), any building hosting a tourist furnished rental must maintain at least 80% of its surface area as residential use. Applications must be submitted via the Touriz platform.

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