The legal, tax, and energy‑efficiency framework for furnished tourist accommodation such as short‑term Airbnb‑type rentals is constantly evolving, which directly affects the way you can rent out your second home. Property declaration and the issuance of a registration number, maximum authorized rental duration, change‑of‑use rules requiring municipal approval, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), co‑ownership rules, tax regime…regulations are regularly updated, vary depending on your property’s location, and may change every year based on decisions made by your municipality. Given the potential penalties, which can reach €100,000, t has become essential to be supported by an experienced local professional to ensure full compliance when renting out your second home.
👉 In practice, what was allowed yesterday may no longer be allowed tomorrow.
In this article, we will break down the key points to remember from the new anti‑Airbnb law.
To go further, you have the option to:
– download our guide ‘Understanding the Le Meur Law’, which explains each point in detail,
– be contacted by our local teams, who will inform you of the latest rules applicable in your municipality and offer tailored support to help you rent out your property while fully complying with the legislation.
In this article, you will find the key information to remember:
- The main provisions of the Le Meur Law,
- Key points of attention for property owners, along with our advice and solutions, including the current “My Compliance Passport” offer,
- A dedicated checklist for property owners.
What does the Le Meur law mean?
Supported by Members of Parliament Annaïg Le Meur and Iñaki Echaniz, the Le Meur Law (No. 2024‑1039 of 19 November 2024) redefines the regulations governing furnished tourist rentals. It has been coming into force progressively since 2025, depending on the needs of each territory, month after month. The Le Meur Law also reshapes the micro‑BIC tax regime, introducing a significant reduction in tax allowances as of 1 January 2025:
Why was this new law introduced?
The main objective of this new Le Meur Law is to better regulate short‑term furnished rentals in order to address the housing shortage, neighbourhood disturbances, and unfair competition. While these changes may seem restrictive, they aim to structure the market and promote a fairer environment for all stakeholders.
1. The registration procedure for furnished tourist rentals: a mandatory requirement
What this means for you
Every owner who rents out a furnished tourist accommodation (whether a primary or secondary residence) must submit a declaration and complete the registration process through a national online service, in municipalities that have implemented the tourist‑rental registration procedure.
Once the online declaration has been completed, the owner automatically receives a registration number, which must be included on all rental listings.
The administrative procedures you are required to complete
- Submit your online declaration personally
- Update your information in the event of any changes
- Renew your declaration within a timeframe to be set by decree
Deadlines you shouldn’t miss
The precise terms of the registration procedure (required information and supporting documents) shall be set by decree no later than 20 May 2026.
Potential sanctions in case of non-compliance
- A €10,000 fine for non-declaration of your furnished tourist accommodation registration.
- Up to €20,000 for false declaration
📌 Key takeaways
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As soon as the decree is issued, you will be required to obtain this registration number and add it to your rental listings to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
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Some municipalities already require compliance with these formalities, which will likely need to be completed again.
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GSI by Foncia can handle these administrative formalities for you with the ‘compliance passport’: a service offered between 15 April and 30 September 2026 for any new mandate signed.
2. Rental duration: reinforced regulatory framework
For primary residences
From now on, the most high‑pressure municipalities can limit the most densely populated municipalities may limit the maximum rental duration of furnished tourist accommodation to 90 days (compared to 120 days prior to its entry into force). This measure entered into force on 1 January 2025.
Applicable to all rentals
From now on, municipalities may require you to declare the number of days during which your accommodation was rented out. You will have one month to submit this information, and you must indicate the address of the property and its declaration number.
Penalties for non-compliance with the rental day limit
A €15,000 civil fine for any breach of the maximum rental period for a primary residence.
3. Change of use and Energy Performance Certificate
The principle of change of use
Renting out a property repeatedly for short stays to transient guests constitutes a «change of use» . In some municipalities, this change is subject to prior authorization.
Change-of-use authorization
- It is personal and of a temporary nature (except in cases of compensation).
- In the event of the sale of the property, the new owner is required to apply for a new authorization(unless compensation applies)
- Some municipalities may establish quotas quotas limiting the number of authorizations issued.
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is becoming a must-have.
Starting now (to obtain the change-of-use authorization)
If your municipality requires a change-of-use authorization, you must provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated between A and E (until December 31, 2033), and between A and D from January 1, 2034 onward.
Exception: if the rented property is your primary residence, the EPC requirement does not apply.
Timeline
- Change-of-use authorization with EPC:effective since November 21, 2024
- EPC mandatory for all: January 1, 2034
Penalties
- Up to €100,000 per property in the event of failure to obtain a change-of-use authorization
- €100 per day in administrative penalty payments in the event of an invalid or missing EPC (after a 2-month waiting period by the municipality)
- Up to €5,000 per unit for renting out a property rated E, F, or G (from 2034 onward)
Our recommendations
Check with your municipality every year to find out whether a change of use requires authorization.
Do not wait until 2034 to have your EPC carried out, especially if energy renovation work is required.
GSI by Foncia can support you through Constatimmo, a subsidiary of the Foncia Group, for the completion of your EPC.
GSI by Foncia can take care of it for you with the “compliance passport”: a service offered from April 15 to September 30, 2026, for any new signed mandate*
4. Regulation of furnished tourist accommodations by condominium associations
What is changing
- New condominium regulations must explicitly authorize or prohibit furnished tourist rentals.
- Existing regulations may be amended, under strictly regulated conditions, to prohibit these rentals (excluding the owner’s primary residence) through a double-majority vote (50% + 1 of the co-owners representing two-thirds of the votes).
Your obligations
- Inform the condominium manager that your unit has been declared as a furnished tourist accommodation.
- Check that the condominium regulations do not prohibit this activity.
Important
If the general meeting voted to prohibit such rentals, you would have to stop renting immediately. Any rental booked before the prohibition but starting after it would be automatically terminated, with no compensation due to the tenant and no income for you.
📌 Key takeaways
If you wish to entrust the management of your second home to a professional, our GSI by Foncia agency can assist you in checking whether the condominium regulations may or may not prohibit furnished tourist rental activity. Contact our local experts today.
Taxation: the micro-BIC tax regime is changing
The new income thresholds and tax allowance rates (since January 1, 2025)
The new income thresholds and tax allowance rates (since January 1, 2025)
For non-classified furnished rentals:
- Revenue threshold: €15,000 (vs. €77,700 previously)
- Tax allowance rate: 30 %< /strong>(vs. 50% previously)
For classified furnished rentals:
- Revenue threshold:€77 700 (vs. €188,700 previously)
- Tax allowance rate:50 % (vs. 71% previously)
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More favorable tax treatment
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Greater appeal to tenants
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A more favorable tourist tax for your guests
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Boost your visibility on booking platforms
Our recommendations
Have your tourist accommodation classified(classification valid for 5 years)! The benefits are numerous:
GSI by Foncia can take care of it for you with the “Compliance Passport”: a free service offered from April 15 to September 30, 2026 for any new signed management agreement*.
To sum up: your landlord checklist
Get my registration number
Check the regulations in my municipality (rental duration, change of use, etc.).
Review my condominium bylaws
Anticipate my Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), especially if renovation work is needed to achieve the required rating
Consider having my furnished tourist accommodation classified
Inform my property management company
Keep my declarations up to date
GSI by Foncia supports you.
Faced with these new requirements, you are not alone. With Foncia, our specialists in short-term rental management support you to:
- Check the compliance of your property with the new regulations
- Advise you on the necessary steps to take
- Have your furnished tourist accommodation classified
- Order your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) through our subsidiary Constatimmo
- Optimize the rental management of your property
Learn more about our services
This new law includes many nuances, and its application may vary depending on your municipality. Download our complete guide below to learn all the legal details and key deadlines.
A GSI by Foncia property manager in your area will contact you to:
- We analyze your specific situation.
- We advise you on the best strategies to adopt.
- We offer our short-term rental management services.
Together, let’s stay vigilant and compliant to rent with greater peace of mind and efficiency, in a more balanced rental market.
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