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Rennes Municipal Elections 2026: Airbnb Impact

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.

Candidates and Airbnb positions

Nathalie AppéréIncumbent

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.

Matthieu Theurier

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".

Carole Gandon

LR

18%

poll

Regional councilor, traditional right candidate.

Airbnb / housing position

Moderate position: maintain 120 days but simplify procedures for rule-abiding owners.

Current regulation

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.

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What could change

90-day reduction

Possible

A radical left victory could lead to a 90-day reduction from 2027.

Neighborhood quotas

Possible

Quotas could be established in the historic center and near the train station.

Key campaign issues

Housing pressure

Rennes experiences strong demographic growth (students, workers). Prices increased 30% between 2019 and 2024.

Sources

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

FAQ

Does rent control apply to short-term rentals?

No, rent control in Rennes only applies to long-term rentals (primary residences). Airbnb rates remain free.

Will Nathalie Appéré tighten regulations?

Unlikely. The incumbent mayor favors a balance between tourism and housing, with no radical measures planned.

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