March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Maider Arosteguy (DVD)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Maider Arosteguy (DVD) seeks a second term in Biarritz. Basque seaside resort, the city remains at 120 days despite very strong tourist pressure.
DVD (centre-droit)
45%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2020, first female mayor of Biarritz. Difficult management of real estate pressure.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days but increased vigilance. Wants to preserve Basque identity and prevent Biarritz from becoming a hotel-city.
EH Bai (gauche basque)
28%
poll
City councilor, Basque activist. Left-wing regionalist challenger.
Airbnb / housing position
Reduction to 90 days or less. Wants to establish strict quotas to protect residents and Basque identity.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Biarritz applies the national 120-day limit. Declaration mandatory. Very strong real estate pressure with price per sqm among highest in France.
Real estate and tourist pressure could lead to 90-day reduction, especially if Basque left progresses or influences majority.
Strict quotas could be established to preserve permanent residents and Basque identity of the center.
Biarritz faces extreme real estate pressure. High prices drive out permanent residents. Preserving Basque identity is a major issue.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Very likely. Real estate pressure is such that even current majority considers reduction. Change of majority would accelerate it.
Yes. Preserving Basque identity and permanent residents is a strong argument to limit tourist rentals.
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