March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Christian Estrosi (Horizons)
90
days max/year
90j
current cap
Yes
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Nice is a pioneer with a quota system (671 max furnished rentals) on top of the 90-day limit. Estrosi seeks a 4th term against Eric Ciotti (UDR). Personal rivalry dominates, but tourism and housing are major issues.
Horizons (centre-droit)
Incumbent mayor since 2008, seeks a 4th term.
Airbnb / housing position
Defends his record on Airbnb regulation and fighting overtourism. Implemented the quota system and 90-day limit.
UDR (allié RN)
Former LR president, allied with RN. Estrosi's main rival.
Airbnb / housing position
Focused on reducing property tax (+20% under Estrosi) and housing for police officers. Not very explicit on Airbnb.
EELV / Gauche unie
Green candidate heading a united left list (PS, PCF, Greens).
Airbnb / housing position
Much heavier limitations on seasonal rentals, strict Airbnb regulation, support for small landlords, energy renovation.
90 jours/an
Primary residence limit
671 max
Furnished rental quota
3 ans max
Authorization duration
Suspendu → 30/04/2026
Quota status
Nice implemented a unique quota system in France: maximum 671 authorized tourist furnished rentals in the most impacted neighborhoods. The 90-day limit applies. Change of use applications can only be submitted in February, for 3 years maximum. Note: the system is currently suspended until April 30, 2026 due to legal challenges.
The Council of State must rule on the legality of Nice's quota system. The outcome will determine whether other cities can copy this model.
Additional restrictions on the most touristic areas could be adopted, regardless of the quota system.
The personal rivalry between Estrosi and Ciotti dominates the campaign, sometimes at the expense of substantive debates on housing and tourism.
Tourism employs one in five Nice residents. The balance between the tourism economy and housing accessibility for workers and young people is a major challenge.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
The system is currently suspended until April 30, 2026, pending a Council of State ruling following legal challenges. If validated, it could be a model for other French cities.
Even Estrosi (center-right) implemented quotas. Regardless of the winner, loosening is unlikely. The left pushes for even more restrictions.
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