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Tabled in spring 2023, the Le Meur bill was definitively adopted in Parliament on November 7. The text regulates the activity of short-term furnished rentals such as AirBnb to combat overtourism and respond to the housing crisis in certain areas.
On November 7, the National Assembly adopted the law tabled by MP Annaïg Le Meur, aimed at responding to the housing crisis in certain territories. In addition to the tax review (read box below)here are the main measures voted on:
Energy performance diagnosis (DPE)
Lessors who offer new accommodation for rental in a tense area and subject to authorization for change of use will have to provide an energy performance diagnosis (DPE) classified at least F in 2025 and E in 2028. And the law grants 10 years to obtain a DPE between A and D for all furnished tourist accommodation (current or future). Or from 2034. Main residences and overseas are not affected. In the event of violation of the rules on the DPE, the owner risks a fine of €5,000.
Registration obligation
All rentals of furnished tourist accommodation (main or secondary residence) must be declared to the town hall, under penalty of a €10,000 fine. Mayors will have expanded control powers (compliance with the DPE, fire safety rules, etc.) and will be able to suspend the validity of the declaration number. To allow better regulation of the tourist rental stock, it will be necessary to wait for the generalization of the registration number, which must apply before May 20, 2026.
Rental duration ceiling
To combat overtourism, from 2025 mayors can limit the duration of rental of a main residence on a platform to 90 days per year, compared to 120 days currently. If exceeded, the owner risks a €15,000 fine.
Prohibition in co-ownership
In co-ownership, regulations which include a so-called “bourgeois housing” clause may prohibit the rental of furnished tourist apartments by a simple majority vote (as opposed to the unanimity required today). And any new regulations established will have to decide on the possibility or not of renting furnished tourist accommodation.
Quotas for furnished tourist accommodation in the PLU
Municipalities which have more than 20% secondary residences or apply the tax on vacant housing can designate in their local urban planning plan (PLU) sectors reserved for the construction of main residences or define quotas for furnished rental authorizations. tourism.
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