March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Nathalie Appéré (PS)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Yes
Rent control
Rennes has applied rent control since 2022 and remains at 120 days for short-term rentals. Nathalie Appéré (PS) is running again against a divided right and rising radical left.
PS
38%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2014, former MP. Advocates a social-democratic model.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains status quo at 120 days with rent control. No 90-day reduction planned but increased monitoring of illegal rentals.
EELV / LFI
22%
poll
Ecological city councilor, backed by radical left alliance.
Airbnb / housing position
Wants to reduce to 90 days and establish quotas by neighborhood. Advocates for "reclaiming housing from financialization".
LR
18%
poll
Regional councilor, traditional right candidate.
Airbnb / housing position
Moderate position: maintain 120 days but simplify procedures for rule-abiding owners.
120 jours
Limit
Oui
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Rennes applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences and rent control since 2022. Declaration at city hall mandatory.
A radical left victory could lead to a 90-day reduction from 2027.
Quotas could be established in the historic center and near the train station.
Rennes experiences strong demographic growth (students, workers). Prices increased 30% between 2019 and 2024.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
No, rent control in Rennes only applies to long-term rentals (primary residences). Airbnb rates remain free.
Unlikely. The incumbent mayor favors a balance between tourism and housing, with no radical measures planned.
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