In brief
In 2026, Paris applies one of the strictest short-term rental regimes in Europe: since 1 January 2025, renting a primary residence as a furnished tourist let is capped at 90 nights per year, down from 120, with a mandatory 13-digit registration number on every listing. That cap covers primary residences only: renting a second home requires a change-of-use authorisation with compensation, costing 300 to 500 euros/m² in central arrondissements (9,000 to 15,000 euros for a typical 30 sqm studio). Penalties, reinforced by the Le Meur law of 19 November 2024, reach 100,000 euros for rental without authorisation, 15,000 euros for exceeding 90 nights, 10,000 euros for failure to register, and up to 12,500 euros per non-compliant listing for platforms. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris since 2011 (16 buying agents, 1,200+ buyers supported), checks the authorised use and the co-ownership rules of every property it presents, for a fee of 2.5% of the purchase price (minimum 10,000 euros incl. VAT).
Key takeaways
- Since 1 January 2025, primary residences in Paris can be rented as furnished tourist accommodation for a maximum of 90 nights per calendar year, down from 120
- Secondary residence tourist rental requires a change-of-use authorisation with compensation costing 300 to 500 euros/m² in central arrondissements
- Penalties include up to 100,000 euros for rental without change-of-use authorisation, 10,000 euros for failure to register and 15,000 euros for exceeding the cap
- The Le Meur law (2024) strengthened municipal monitoring powers and facilitated enforcement
What is the regulatory framework for short-term rentals in Paris in 2026?
The framework rests on three pillars: a 90-night annual cap for a primary residence, a mandatory registration number on every listing, and a change-of-use authorisation with compensation for secondary residences. Paris thus enforces one of the strictest regimes in Europe on short-term tourist rentals.
The Le Meur law, adopted in 2024, strengthened these provisions by giving municipalities new monitoring and enforcement tools. In 2026, Paris continues to tighten its enforcement.
How many nights can you let your main residence in Paris?
Any owner may rent their primary residence as a furnished tourist rental for up to 90 nights per calendar year, without prior authorisation, and that has been the case since 1 January 2025. Beyond 90 nights, rental is prohibited unless a change of use has been obtained.
That cap stood at 120 nights until the end of 2024. The Le Meur law of 19 November 2024 allowed municipalities in high-demand zones to lower it to 90 nights by reasoned council decision, and Paris did so in December 2024: the 90-night cap has applied since 1 January 2025.
The count is automated: platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel) block listings beyond 90 nights for declared primary residences. The registration number is mandatory on every listing.
This cap only applies to the primary residence (the property occupied at least 8 months per year). For a secondary residence, tourist rental requires a change-of-use authorisation, with compensation: there is no night quota that allows a second home to be let without that authorisation.
How does compensation work for a second home?
Letting a second home as a furnished tourist rental requires a temporary change-of-use authorisation, itself conditional on compensation: converting an equivalent commercial surface into residential housing in the same arrondissement. That compensation costs 300 to 500 euros/m² in central arrondissements in 2026, and no night quota exists that would allow you to skip it.
In practice, this compensation is purchased in the form of “commerciality titles” from owners carrying out the reverse operation. The cost is significant: 300 to 500 euros/m² in central arrondissements in 2026, meaning 9,000 to 15,000 euros for a 30 m² studio.
Without this authorisation, tourist rental of a secondary residence is illegal and exposes the owner to a fine of up to 100,000 euros per irregularly converted property, an amount doubled by the Le Meur law, together with a penalty of up to 1,000 euros per day per square metre.
Do you need to register a furnished tourist rental in Paris?
Yes: since 2017, every property offered as a furnished tourist rental in Paris must be registered with the town hall, and the 13-digit registration number must appear on every online listing. The process is free and failure to register carries a 10,000 euro fine.
Registration is free and done online through the City of Paris online service. It allows the town hall to monitor compliance with the 90-day cap and to identify illegal secondary residence rentals.
What fines apply to illegal short-term rentals in Paris?
Fines range from 10,000 euros for failure to register to 100,000 euros for letting a second home without a change-of-use authorisation, with 15,000 euros for exceeding the 90-night cap and 20,000 euros for a false declaration. Platforms face up to 12,500 euros per non-compliant listing.
The City of Paris has a dedicated brigade for monitoring tourist rentals. The penalties in force in 2026 are as follows: 10,000 euros fine for failure to register, 20,000 euros for a false declaration or fake registration number, 100,000 euros for rental without change-of-use authorisation (secondary residence), 15,000 euros for exceeding the 90-day cap. Platforms face fines of up to 12,500 euros per non-compliant listing.
Is long-term furnished letting better than short-term letting in Paris?
The two regimes do not have the same legal status, and that is what separates them before any calculation. Long-term furnished letting (one-year lease, tenant’s main residence) requires no change of use, no compensation and no registration number. Short-term letting of a second home requires all three, and the compensation alone runs to 300 to 500 euros/sqm in central arrondissements. On top of that, short-term letting carries management costs and empty periods that a standard lease does not.
This constraint is checked before purchase, not after: the building’s authorised use, the co-ownership rules, and the history of authorisations at the town hall. It is a point we verify as a matter of course on the properties we present.
FAQ
Can I rent out my apartment on Airbnb in Paris in 2026?
Yes, if it is your primary residence, within the 90-night per year limit that has applied since 1 January 2025, with a valid registration number. For a secondary residence, a change-of-use authorisation with compensation is mandatory.
How do I obtain the registration number?
Online through the City of Paris website (furnished tourist rental declaration online service). The process is free and the number is issued immediately.
Has the Le Meur law changed the rules?
Yes. It has strengthened municipal monitoring powers, facilitated penalties and required platforms to verify the compliance of listings. Fines have been increased.
Can you still let a furnished tourist rental in Paris in 2026?
Yes, but within narrow limits. A main residence may be let for a maximum of 90 nights a year, with a mandatory registration number. A second home requires a change-of-use authorisation with compensation, costing 300 to 500 euros/sqm in central arrondissements. In practice that compensation deters most projects that do not involve a main residence.
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Frequently asked questions
01 What are the Airbnb rules in Paris in 2026?
In Paris in 2026, renting your main residence as a short-term let is capped at 90 nights per year since 1 January 2025, down from 120, with a mandatory registration number displayed on the listing. A second home requires a change-of-use authorisation with compensation. Breaches are punishable by fines of up to 100,000 euros.
02 Can I rent out my apartment on Airbnb in Paris in 2026?
Yes, if it is your primary residence, within the 90-night per year limit, with a valid registration number. For a secondary residence, a change-of-use authorisation with compensation is mandatory. Rental without authorisation carries fines of up to 100,000 euros.
03 What is the compensation mechanism for short-term rental in Paris?
To rent a secondary residence as a furnished tourist rental, you must convert an equivalent commercial surface into residential housing in the same arrondissement. This is done by purchasing commerciality titles, costing 300 to 500 euros per square metre in central arrondissements, or 9,000 to 15,000 euros for a typical 30 sqm studio.
04 What are the penalties for illegal short-term rental in Paris in 2026?
Fines include up to 100,000 euros for rental without change-of-use authorisation (secondary residence), 10,000 euros for failure to register, 20,000 euros for a false declaration, and 15,000 euros for exceeding the 90-day limit. Platforms face fines of up to 12,500 euros per non-compliant listing.
05 Can you still let a furnished tourist rental in Paris in 2026?
Yes, but within narrow limits. A main residence may be let for a maximum of 90 nights a year, with a mandatory registration number. A second home requires a change-of-use authorisation with compensation, costing 300 to 500 euros/sqm in central arrondissements. In practice that compensation deters most projects that do not involve a main residence.
