Airbnb rules in Paris 2026: licensing, night caps, registration

Quick answer

Paris caps primary residences at 120 nights/year (90 from 2026 under the Le Meur law). Non-primary residences require a change-of-use authorisation plus compensation (typically buying commercial-use square metreage in the same arrondissement). All listings must display the mairie registration number.

Paris short-let rules at a glance

Licence requiredYes

Registration requiredYes

Host must be presentNo

Planning permission requiredYes

Annual night cap120 nights

Regulatory riskHigh

Last verifiedJuly 2026

Worst-case scenario

Le Meur law tightens the cap to 90 nights and lets municipalities go lower. Fines €100K+ per listing for non-compliance.

How Paris's rules shape the market

There are currently 40,621 active short-term-rental listings operating in Paris (of 77,149 total). Median occupancy across those is 28.5%. The median nightly rate is £182. At that rate, the 120-night cap puts a ceiling of about £21,828 a year on gross revenue for an uncapped-by-licence listing.

FAQ

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Paris?

Yes, Paris requires a license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Paris?

Paris caps short-term rentals at 120 nights per year for entire homes.

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Source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2049 · Last verified July 2026