March 15 & 22, 2026 · Current mayor: Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol (PS)
120
days max/year
120j
current cap
Non
Quotas
Non
Rent control
Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol (PS) seeks a second term in Rouen. The Norman city remains at 120 days with a balanced approach between heritage tourism and housing.
PS
38%
poll
Incumbent mayor since 2020, former deputy for culture. First term after left victory in 2020.
Airbnb / housing position
Maintains 120 days with increased controls. Wants to limit abuses without hindering tourism (Armada, Impressionism).
LR
30%
poll
Opposition city councilor, entrepreneur. Right-wing candidate to reclaim the city.
Airbnb / housing position
Pro-tourism position: maintain 120 days, administrative simplification, heritage promotion via Airbnb.
120 jours
Limit
Non
Rent control
Obligatoire
Declaration
Non
Compensation zone
Rouen applies the national 120-day limit for primary residences. Declaration at city hall mandatory. No additional restrictive measures.
A Mayer-Rossignol re-election could lead to more controls against illegal rentals, without 90-day reduction.
Rouen attracts for its cathedral (Monet), medieval heritage and Armada. Tourism is seen as an economic driver.
Last updated: February 2026. Check sources for the most recent information.
Unlikely. Neither left nor right in Rouen plan drastic reduction. The consensus is 120 days.
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