March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Arnaud Deslandes (PS)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Yes
Rent control
Lille already has rent control (since 2020) but stays at 120 days. Arnaud Deslandes (PS), Martine Aubry's successor since March 2025, faces 8 other candidates in a very open election.
PS
Mayor since March 2025, Martine Aubry's successor. Former chief of staff and first deputy.
Airbnb / housing position
Continuation of Aubry's policy. Under pressure: only 6,560 housing units built against an 8,000 target; social housing applicants increased from 19,000 to 25,000.
EELV
City councillor since 2014, teacher-researcher.
Airbnb / housing position
Urban nature, housing, ecological transition. Pro-strict regulation.
Renaissance
Former Aubry chief of staff, turned Macronist MP.
Airbnb / housing position
No clear-cut position on short-term rentals.
RN
Former police commissioner, 40, RN spokesperson.
Airbnb / housing position
Security as top priority. No position on Airbnb.
120 jours/an
Primary residence limit
Depuis mars 2020
Rent control
Interdit changement usage
DPE F/G rated
Mai 2026
National platform
Lille has rent control since March 1, 2020 (Lille, Hellemmes, Lomme). The limit stays at 120 days for primary residences. Change of use is required for secondary residences with possible compensation. DPE F/G rated properties can no longer change use since 2025.
Not explicitly in the programs, but if other northern metros adopt it, Lille could follow. Housing is a central campaign issue.
With the national platform coming in May 2026, enforcement will become systematic. The new mayor will have the tools to act more firmly.
The 2020-2025 term saw only 6,560 housing units built against an 8,000 target. Social housing applicants increased 30%. Aubry's successor inherits a difficult record.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Deslandes represents continuity with Aubry. If a right-wing candidate wins, the approach could be more flexible, but rent control is well established and should continue. The real unknown is the potential 90-day reduction.
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