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In brief
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Duration: City hall statement — 1 to 4 weeks; ad management — continuously
Cost: Free tax; income tax (Micro-BIC allowance 50 %)
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Who this guide is for

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  • Owners considering tourist rental via Airbnb
  • Those who already rent and want to get in order
  • Owners of secondary homes

To be prepared in advance

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  • Title
  • Address for obtaining the declaration number in town hall
  • Account on the platform (Airbnb) and RIB

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Check if a declaration is required in your municipality. In the large cities (Lyon, Grenoble, more than 200 000 inhabitants), a declaration number (at 13 digits, free via teleservice) is required for the main residence.
  2. 2File the declaration in town hall — it's free. You get a number to include in each ad.
  3. 3Respect the limit: the main residence can only be rented 120 days a year. It's your main place of life and the platforms automatically control.
  4. 4For secondary residences, prior authorisation may be required in certain communes (change of use), in particular in a restricted area. Find out about town halls.
  5. 5Report your income: the seasonal rental is taxable (either for industrial and commercial gain under Micro-BIC with a discount of 50 %, or on the actual plan). To be reported on 2042.
  6. 6Use the impots.gouv.fr (furnished rental) simulator to estimate. Up to 760 €/year of revenue, simplified return (exempt revenue) — but still to be reported.

Common mistakes

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  • Rent without a declaration number in a municipality where it is mandatory — fines up to 5 000 € per ad.
  • Exceeding the 120 day limit for the main residence — the platform blocks the suite.
  • Do not report revenues — the administration can detect them via the platforms (EC LA teledeclaration).
  • Renting a secondary residence without authorization in a restricted area — fine and prohibition.
  • Consolidate Micro-BIC diet and real: for expensive housing with charges, real life can be more advantageous.

Official sources

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Useful links

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Housing taxIncome tax returnType of lease

Important remark

The rules of short-term rental are tougher and vary according to the municipalities. This information is indicative — for your situation, consult the town hall and a tax council.

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