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TOURISM RENTAL REGULATION REPORT — 2025-2026

Data 2025

The LMNP regime (Non-Professional Furnished Rental) was one of the last tax havens in French real estate. The loi Le Meur and the 2025 Finance Law are putting an end to it: reduced allowances, depreciation reintegration, and tighter Airbnb controls.

MICRO-BIC: NEW THRESHOLDS (since January 1, 2025)

Rental typeRevenue ceilingAllowanceBefore reform
Unclassified tourism (Airbnb)15,00030%77 700 € / 50%
Classified tourism rental77,70050%77 700 € / 71%
Long-term rental77,70050%Inchangé

DEPRECIATION REINTEGRATION

Since January 1, 2025, depreciation deducted during rental is reintegrated into capital gains upon resale. An investor who depreciated €50,000 and resells with €30,000 gross gain will be taxed on €80,000.

Exception: student residences, senior housing, and nursing homes.

LOI LE MEUR — REGULATION

Measures being progressively applied 2025-2026:

  • Max primary residence rental: 90 days/year in tight markets (down from 120)
  • Mandatory registration with city hall
  • Energy performance certificate required: minimum E in 2025, D in 2034
  • Municipal powers: quotas, prohibition zones

AIRBNB STATISTICS IN FRANCE

  • Active listings: ~1.31 million/month
  • Paris: ~87,000 listings
  • Average host income: €11,200/year
  • Average nightly rate: €118

Sources : Law n°2024-1039 (loi Le Meur), LF 2025 & 2026, Welkeys, jedeclaremonmeuble.com

Last updated: Mars 2026