March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: François Astorg (LR)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
François Astorg (LR) seeks a second term in Annecy. Lake and Alps city, Annecy remains at 120 days with growing tourist pressure summer and winter.
LR
46%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2020, former business leader. Pro-alpine and lake tourism position.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days, favorable to 4-season tourism. Wants to simplify procedures for owners.
DVG
36%
poll
Departmental councilor, figure of Annecy left. Social challenger.
Airbnb / housing position
Reduction to 90 days to protect residents. Wants to limit short-term rentals in center and around lake.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Annecy applies the national 120-day limit. Declaration mandatory. Strong pressure around lake and in historic center.
Political change could lead to 90-day reduction to protect center and lakefront.
Specific quotas could be established in sought-after areas around lake to preserve residents.
Annecy attracts tourists summer (lake) and winter (ski). Short-term rentals are profitable year-round, creating strong real estate pressure.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Unlikely with Astorg. However, political change could lead to 90-day reduction, especially around lake.
It's a local debate. Year-round tourism creates strong demand but impacts access to permanent housing.
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