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The law & our advice

The legal framework for seasonal rental has changed a great deal, but renting out your property for short stays is still very easy today, as long as you comply with the regulations in force. These rules are designed to balance the property market and protect all parties involved.

Long outside the legal framework, seasonal rental via platforms such as Airbnb and Booking is now regulated in major cities to avoid imbalances in the traditional property market. Reporting requirements, time limits and specific taxes have been introduced.

To help you, we have organised a summary of the most common cases. You’ll find information on the administrative formalities, the taxes to be expected, and the best practices to adopt. In Nice and Cannes, for example, it’s essential to register your property with the town hall and check the co-ownership restrictions.

Once these formalities have been completed, you’re ready to rent! Our team is on hand to advise and support you through the process, so you can make the most of the advantages of seasonal rental without the administrative hassle.

10 000+

active accommodation in Nice

You want to rent out your Main Residence

If you rent out your main residence on an occasional basis, then you probably don't need to do anything. At present, it is still possible to offer your property for a certain number of nights, which may vary depending on the commune, without any special formalities.

You want to rent out your Secondary Home

In the case of a second home or a professional approach to seasonal rental, you will need to pay close attention to changes in the legal framework.

To rent out your second home, you will need to register your property with the Mairie to obtain Furnished Tourist Accommodation status, as well as an identification number. This number will be requested by online rental platforms in order to release the annual number of overnight stays required of principal residences.

22 000+

stays covered since 2014

Do I have to pay the tourist tax?

In all cases, you will also be liable for the Taxe de Séjour (tourist tax).

The major rental platforms, such as AirBnb and Booking.com, will collect and pay it on your behalf, but this will not exempt you from making a declaration (in this case, you will need to make a nil declaration).

For all rentals outside these platforms, you will be liable for the Taxe de Séjour.

The declaration must be made online, and any failure to do so will result in automatic taxation.

Where can I pay the tourist tax?

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