March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Stéphane Sbraggia (LR)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Stéphane Sbraggia (LR) seeks a second term in Ajaccio. Capital of Corsica, the city remains at 120 days with strong summer tourist pressure.
LR
42%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2021, territorial councilor. Pro-tourism position.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days, favorable to Corsican tourism. Wants to simplify procedures for owners while monitoring abuses.
Horizons
38%
poll
MP for Ajaccio, close to the president. Centrist challenger.
Airbnb / housing position
Balanced approach: maintain 120 days but strengthened controls in high season to avoid speculation.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Ajaccio applies the national 120-day limit. Declaration mandatory. Strong pressure in July-August with tourist influx.
Quotas could be established in historic center to preserve permanent residents against summer tourist pressure.
Summer influx creates major rental pressure. Short-term rentals are highly profitable but impact access to permanent housing.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Unlikely in the short term. The city depends heavily on tourism. However, quotas in the historic center are not ruled out.
It's a local debate. The concentrated summer season (June-September) creates strong demand but impacts permanent residents.
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