Last updated on October 25, 2025
Yes, but only under strict conditions. In Paris, renting out your apartment on Airbnb is legal if it’s your primary residence, properly registered, and limited to 90 days per year.
Bienvenue to Bureaucracy
Paris may be the city of lights, love, and croissants—but when it comes to short-term rentals, it’s also the city of regulation. If you’re thinking of listing your apartment on Airbnb, you’ll need more than a charming listing and a few good reviews. You’ll need to navigate a legal maze designed to protect housing availability and preserve neighborhood integrity.
Primary Residence or Not?
The most important distinction in Parisian rental law is whether the property is your résidence principale—your primary residence. According to French law, you can legally rent out your primary residence on platforms like Airbnb for up to 90 days per year. This is defined as the place where you live for at least eight months annually.
To do so, you must register the property with the city of Paris and obtain a registration number, which must be displayed on your listing. This requirement is part of the Code du tourisme, specifically Article L.324-1-1, which was updated by the Law No. 2024-1039 of November 19, 2024. The law mandates that all short-term rentals be declared through a national online portal, with proof that the property is indeed your main residence.
Secondary Residences Face Stricter Rules
If the apartment is not your primary residence, things get more complicated. Renting out a secondary residence requires a change of use authorization from the city, which is rarely granted in residential zones. You may also be required to convert commercial space or provide a compensatory dwelling—a process that’s expensive and bureaucratically intense.
Paris has implemented these rules to combat housing shortages and reduce the impact of short-term rentals on long-term residents. The city has even taken legal action against platforms and hosts who fail to comply, issuing fines and removing listings.
New Rules in 2025
As of January 1, 2025, new regulations have come into force. These include:
- Mandatory energy performance certificates (DPE) for all tourist rentals in tense zones like Paris.
- Updated tax abatement rates for rental income.
- Expanded powers for mayors, allowing them to set quotas and restrict short-term rentals in specific neighborhoods.
These changes aim to give local governments more control over the short-term rental market and ensure that tourist accommodations meet environmental and urban planning standards.
What You Need to Do
If you’re planning to rent out your apartment in Paris:
- Make sure it’s your primary residence.
- Register it with the city and obtain a declaration number.
- Respect the 90-day annual limit.
- Display the registration number on your listing.
- Ensure compliance with energy and safety standards.
Failure to comply can result in fines of up to €5,000 per listing, and €100 per day for missing documentation.
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Sources
Article L324-1-1 – Code du tourisme – Légifrance
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000050650414
January 1, 2025
La location meublée touristique : les règles à suivre – Ville de Paris
https://www.paris.fr/pages/meubles-touristiques-3637
April 18, 2025