Airbnb Regulations in Strasbourg (2026)

Last verified: October 18, 2026

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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: 80% rule, DPE (class A-E), co-ownership attestation required (from Feb 1, 2026).

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Registration requirements

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City hall registration — Since May 20, 2026, prior declaration for registration is mandatory for every furnished tourist rental, including primary residences, in every municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1). Check the applicable online service with the municipality until the national portal opens.
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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 DPE rated between A and E is required to obtain the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A, loi Le Meur), then between A and D from 2034. From January 1, 2034, every furnished tourist rental that is not the host's primary residence must meet decent-housing energy standards (Tourism Code art. L324-2-2). No DPE is required for a primary residence.

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 (Deliberation no. 74, Eurometropolis Council, Dec 19, 2025, from Feb 1, 2026). DPE mandatory in the application: class A to E required until 2034, then A to D. Declaration on honour that co-ownership regulations do not oppose the tourist rental use is mandatory. Change of use prohibited in PLU zones restricting secondary residences in new construction. 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: 50% (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
Declare your rental and obtain your registration number. The national online service has been mandatory since May 20, 2026, but the host portal (DGE) is announced for Q4 2026: until then, follow your city hall's procedure.
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: a DPE rated A to E is required for the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A). 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	10 000 EUR max	Fine for the host who does not declare their tourist rental (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Exceeding the day cap	15 000 EUR max	Fine for renting a primary residence beyond the annual cap that applies in the municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
False declaration or registration number	20 000 EUR max	Fine for a false declaration (including primary residence status) or a fake registration number (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Unauthorized change of use	100 000 EUR max	Civil fine per unit converted without authorization where one is required, plus a penalty of up to EUR 1,000 per day per m² (Housing Code art. L651-2).
Listing without registration number (platform)	12 500 EUR max par meublé	Fine for the platform publishing a listing without a valid registration number, per property (Tourism Code art. L324-2-1).

Official sources

Last verified: October 18, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

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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 with: 80% rule, mandatory DPE class A-E, and co-ownership attestation (since Feb 1, 2026).

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.

What documents are required for a change of use application in Strasbourg?

Since February 1, 2026: a DPE (class A to E until 2034, then A to D), a declaration on honour that the co-ownership regulations do not prohibit the tourist rental use, and the usual documents. Applications submitted via the Touriz platform.

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