With this context of the housing crisis which is only growingthe city of Marseille has decided to regulate short-term furnished rentals such as Airbnb. The goal? Prevent Marseille residents from renting their second homes, and develop more family-oriented housing.
Is Airbnb over?
Not yet, but in any case the City of Marseille has it in its sights, that’s for sure! With a housing crisis which is only increasing, short-term furnished rentals in second homes are likely to disappear from the platform, at least in Marseille. This new rule will come into force at the beginning of 2025. But we will have to wait until 2028 for there to be no more second homes for rent.
Why this change of heart? The city of Marseille affirms that it is difficult to produce new housing in the town due to owners who transform them into furnished rentals as soon as they emerge from the ground. So, in his production revival policythe city found the solution to maintain family-oriented housing.
Too much accommodation for tourists
The city denounces the monopolization of family housing by tourismparticularly important in certain sectors. ” It is 9% of housing in the 1st arrondissement “. That’s almost one in ten homes dedicated to short-term rentals. “In the 2nd arrondissement, with Le Panier, it’s 7.2%. Followed by the 7th district with 6.8% ».
Currently, an owner can rent their second home for 4 years, by requesting authorization from the town hall. This system has already been reduced since previously you could rent up to five second homes, but since 2021 this is no longer the case.
A control brigade
The mayor of Marseille Benoit Payan wants the city to be the strictest in France regarding Airbnb regulations ! To monitor and enforce the rules that have come into force, the City has asked its control brigade (10 agents) created in 2023, to intensify controls for short-term furnished rentals. For fraudsters, a fine can be up to €50,000it makes you think!
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