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Annecy Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

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.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

François AstorgIncumbent

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.

Frédérique Lardet

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.

Current regulation

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.

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What could change

Possible 90-day reduction

Possible

Political change could lead to 90-day reduction to protect center and lakefront.

Quotas around lake

Possible

Specific quotas could be established in sought-after areas around lake to preserve residents.

Key campaign issues

4-season tourism and real estate pressure

Annecy attracts tourists summer (lake) and winter (ski). Short-term rentals are profitable year-round, creating strong real estate pressure.

Sources

Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.

FAQ

Will Annecy move to 90 days?

Unlikely with Astorg. However, political change could lead to 90-day reduction, especially around lake.

Does 4-season tourism justify 120 days?

It's a local debate. Year-round tourism creates strong demand but impacts access to permanent housing.

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