Airbnb Regulations in Strasbourg (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.

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).

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

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
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 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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