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Perpignan Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Louis Aliot (RN)

120

days max/year

120j

current cap

Non

Quotas

Non

Rent control

Louis Aliot (RN) seeks a second term in Perpignan. The Catalan city remains at 120 days with a favorable approach to seaside and Catalan tourism.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

Louis AliotIncumbent

RN

48%

poll

Incumbent mayor since 2020, RN vice-president. First major RN city in France.

Airbnb / housing position

Very pro-tourism: maintains 120 days, administrative simplification, promotes seaside and Catalan tourism.

Romain Grau

PS

32%

poll

Former mayor (2009-2020), wants to reclaim the city.

Airbnb / housing position

Moderate position: maintain 120 days but strengthened controls to protect permanent housing.

Current regulation

120 jours

Limit

Non

Rent control

Obligatoire

Declaration

Non

Compensation zone

Perpignan applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration mandatory. Very liberal tourism approach.

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What could change

Guaranteed status quo with Aliot

Likely

Aliot re-election guarantees 120 days or even easing. Left victory could lead to more controls.

Key campaign issues

Seaside and Catalan tourism

Perpignan benefits from sea proximity (Canet, Argelès) and Catalan identity. Tourism is a major economic issue.

Sources

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

FAQ

Will Perpignan ease Airbnb rules?

Possible with Aliot. The RN mayor is very pro-tourism and could simplify procedures for owners.

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