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Dijon Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: François Rebsamen (PS)

120

days max/year

120j

current cap

Non

Quotas

Non

Rent control

François Rebsamen, mayor since 2001, seeks a 5th term. Dijon remains at 120 days with a pragmatic tourism approach. Right and radical left challenge this management.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

François RebsamenIncumbent

PS

42%

poll

Incumbent mayor since 2001, former Labor Minister. Historic figure of Burgundian socialism.

Airbnb / housing position

Maintains 120 days. Advocates balance between tourist attractiveness (Wine Route, UNESCO) and housing preservation.

Emmanuel Bichot

LR

28%

poll

Regional councilor, entrepreneur. Main right-wing challenger.

Airbnb / housing position

Pro-tourism: no reduction planned, administrative simplification for owners.

Current regulation

120 jours

Limit

Non

Rent control

Obligatoire

Declaration

Non

Compensation zone

Dijon applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration at city hall mandatory. No rent control.

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What could change

Likely status quo

Likely

Whoever wins, Dijon should remain at 120 days. Local consensus favors tourist attractiveness.

Key campaign issues

Wine tourism and UNESCO

Dijon, gateway to the Wine Route and UNESCO World Heritage, focuses on quality tourism. Airbnb is seen as an asset.

Sources

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

FAQ

Will Dijon reduce to 90 days?

Very unlikely. The city focuses on tourism and housing pressure is less intense than in Lyon or Bordeaux.

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