Holiday lets in France: what the 2024 law and the EU regulation change
By Jeremy Fain, founder of Restelys. Updated 17 October 2026. 2 sources cited.
Tax, registration, energy performance: the rules for short-term rentals have changed a great deal. The essentials, plainly.
The French law of 19 November 2024 on regulating holiday lets reduced the tax advantage of the simplified regime, especially for unclassified lets, made registration with local councils general, and allowed mayors to cap the letting of a main residence at 90 days a year.
It also introduces energy performance requirements for homes newly let to tourists, tightened in stages. At European level, a 2024 regulation has organised host registration and platform data sharing with authorities since 20 May 2026.
For hosts, letting is becoming a more professional activity, where classification, reviews and the quality of welcome make the difference. Rules vary by municipality; check those that apply to your property.
Sources
- French Law No 2024-1039 of 19 November 2024 strengthening local regulation tools for holiday lets.
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of 11 April 2024 on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services.
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