1. What to look for in a Paris Airbnb management company

1.1 Regulatory expertise - especially the 90-night cap

Many guides and competitor articles still refer to Paris’s 120-night cap. This is out of date. The Loi Le Meur, effective 1 January 2025, reduced the cap on entire-home primary residence lets to 90 nights per year. The penalties for exceeding the cap are severe - €10,000 per violation. Any management company you consider should know the current rules, not the old ones. Ask directly about their approach to the 90-night cap before signing.

1.2 Registration handling

Every Paris short-term let requires a mandatory 13-digit registration number, issued free of charge via the Mairie de Paris telecservice portal, before advertising on any platform. From May 2026, a national declaration is also required via a new national portal for all furnished tourist rentals. Operating without a registration number carries a €10,000 fine. Your management company should handle registration as part of onboarding and ensure your registration number is displayed on all listings.

1.3 Taxe de séjour management

Paris’s tourist tax is the highest of any French city and among the highest in Europe. For 2026, the maximum rate is €15.93 per person per night for unclassified properties - calculated as 5% of the nightly price plus a 225% surcharge, with an additional Île-de-France Mobilités surcharge on top. Platforms collect the tax automatically for OTA bookings. For direct bookings, the host must declare monthly via taxedesejour.paris.fr and pay quarterly. Your management company should handle this for any direct booking channel they operate.

1.4 Primary vs secondary residence rules

The 90-night cap applies to primary residence lets - properties where the owner lives for at least eight months of the year. Secondary residences require an autorisation de changement d’usage from the Mairie de Paris before being used for short-term letting, and violations carry fines of up to €50,000. If your Paris property is not your primary residence, this is the most important compliance issue you face. Confirm your status and authorisation requirement before listing.

1.5 Fee transparency and arrondissement expertise

Paris management fees typically range from 10% to 25% of booking revenue. The arrondissement matters significantly for pricing - a flat in the Marais (3rd/4th) or Saint-Germain (6th) commands materially more per night than equivalent properties in outer arrondissements. A management company with genuine arrondissement-level pricing data will outperform one using city-wide averages.

2. The main Paris Airbnb management companies

2.1 Houst

Houst is one of the world’s largest short-let management companies, operating across Paris and more than 20 cities globally. Their Paris platform covers 90-night cap tracking, taxe de séjour handling, registration compliance, dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest communication and multi-channel distribution across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. Owners get a live dashboard with real-time earnings and booking data. See the Paris Airbnb management page for full details.

2.2 UpperKey

UpperKey operates a guaranteed rent model - rather than taking a percentage of bookings, they pay the owner a fixed monthly rent regardless of occupancy, then manage the property themselves. Their Paris operation focuses on Le Marais and the 7th arrondissement, with a secondary residence specialist offer. The guaranteed rent model removes income uncertainty but typically generates lower total income than a well-managed percentage-based arrangement in a high-performing arrondissement.

2.3 GuestReady

GuestReady is a full-service operator with strong Paris regulatory compliance expertise. They handle registration, taxe de séjour and cap tracking as part of their standard service, and have arrondissement-specific knowledge across central Paris. Fees are not published and are quoted per property. A solid option for owners who prioritise compliance management alongside income performance.

2.4 Hobe

Hobe is a Paris-based operator with a transparent three-tier fee structure: 16.5%, 18.5% or 20% excluding VAT, depending on service level. They are a local specialist with strong knowledge of Paris’s regulatory framework. The published pricing makes upfront comparison more straightforward than quote-only operators.

2.5 My Apartment in Paris

My Apartment in Paris specialises in the 6th arrondissement and furnished rentals, advertising a rate of 9.6% including tax - the lowest published fee of any Paris operator on this list. Worth considering for owners with properties in Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Left Bank who want a local specialist with competitive pricing.

3. Paris-specific compliance

Paris has some of the strictest short-let regulations in Europe. Getting these wrong is expensive.

3.1 The 90-night cap (not 120)

Since 1 January 2025, the Loi Le Meur reduced the annual cap on entire-home primary residence lets in Paris from 120 to 90 nights. This applies to entire-home lets where the owner is not present. Room rentals within the primary residence (where the owner remains) are not subject to the cap. Exceeding the cap carries a €10,000 fine per violation. Your management company must track your annual night count in real time and alert you as you approach 90 nights.

3.2 Mandatory registration

Every Paris short-term let requires a 13-digit registration number issued by the Mairie de Paris before advertising. The registration is free and processed via the telecservice portal. From 20 May 2026, a national declaration is also required via a new national portal for all furnished tourist rentals across France. Operating without a valid registration carries a €10,000 fine. Your management company should handle both the Mairie de Paris registration and the national declaration.

3.3 Secondary residence authorisation

If your Paris property is not your primary residence, you need an autorisation de changement d’usage from the Mairie de Paris before using it for short-term letting. Without this, you are operating illegally regardless of the 90-night cap. The fine for violation is up to €50,000. Confirm your residency status before listing any Paris property.

3.4 Taxe de séjour

Paris’s tourist tax is the highest in France. The maximum rate for 2026 is €15.93 per person per night for unclassified rentals, calculated as 5% of the nightly price with a 225% surcharge plus an additional Île-de-France Mobilités levy. Platforms collect and remit the tax automatically for OTA bookings. For direct bookings, hosts must declare monthly via taxedesejour.paris.fr and pay quarterly.

3.5 Loi Le Meur - broader implications

The Loi Le Meur (in force from January 2025) introduced changes beyond the cap reduction: local authorities now have stronger powers to restrict short-term lets, and new energy efficiency requirements apply. Paris is likely to use these powers actively. A management company that monitors regulatory developments and advises proactively is worth more than one that reacts only when rules change.

For a full breakdown of Paris’s short-let rules, see the Paris short-term rental regulation guide.

4. How fees compare in Paris

Paris management fees typically sit between 10% and 25% of booking revenue. All fees are subject to French TVA at 20% unless the operator is below the VAT threshold - confirm whether quoted rates are TVA-inclusive.

What is typically included at full-service rates:

• Mairie de Paris registration and national declaration
• 90-night cap tracking
• Listing creation and optimisation across platforms
• Professional photography
• Dynamic pricing and calendar management
• Guest communication and vetting
• Check-in and check-out coordination
• Cleaning coordination between stays
• Owner portal with live booking and earnings data
• Taxe de séjour handling for OTA bookings

What is often charged separately:

• Taxe de séjour remittance for direct bookings
• Linen supply and laundry
• Deep cleaning between longer stays
• Maintenance call-outs above a set threshold
• Welcome packs or restocking supplies

Watch-outs specific to Paris:

• TVA treatment - confirm whether quoted fees are inclusive or exclusive of 20% TVA
• Whether the national declaration (from May 2026) is handled as part of onboarding
• Whether secondary residence authorisation support is included
• 90-night cap tracking - confirm this is automated and in real time
• Guaranteed rent models (UpperKey) - typically lower total income than percentage-based management in high-performing arrondissements

Always ask for the full fee schedule in writing before signing.

5. How to choose

Paris’s operator market combines international companies with local specialists, and the regulatory complexity makes the compliance question as important as the income question.

If your primary concern is compliance - cap tracking, registration, taxe de séjour, secondary residence authorisation - GuestReady and Houst both have Paris-specific regulatory operations. Both handle the full compliance stack as part of their service.

If you want the most transparent published pricing, Hobe’s three-tier structure (16.5%-20% ex-TVA) and My Apartment in Paris’s 9.6% rate are the easiest to compare without a sales call. My Apartment in Paris is worth considering specifically for 6th arrondissement properties.

If you want income certainty over income maximisation, UpperKey’s guaranteed rent model removes occupancy risk - useful if you spend significant time in Paris and want predictable income from the property regardless of booking performance.

Questions to ask any provider before signing:

• Do you handle both the Mairie de Paris registration and the new national declaration?
• How do you track the 90-night cap and alert me when approaching it?
• Do you advise on secondary residence authorisation status?
• How do you handle taxe de séjour for direct bookings?
• Is your quoted fee TVA-inclusive or exclusive?
• What is your current average occupancy for Paris properties by arrondissement?

For further context, see what does Airbnb management include, is Airbnb management worth it and the best Airbnb management companies city-by-city guide.

6. FAQ

What is the best Airbnb management company in Paris?

It depends on your property and priorities. Houst and GuestReady both offer full-service management with strong Paris regulatory compliance. Hobe is a transparent local specialist. My Apartment in Paris has the lowest published rate for 6th arrondissement properties. UpperKey suits owners who want guaranteed rent over income maximisation. Get quotes from two or three, compare compliance handling explicitly, and check Paris-specific reviews.

How much do Paris Airbnb managers charge?

Fees range from around 10% to 25% of booking revenue. My Apartment in Paris charges 9.6% including tax for 6th arrondissement properties. Hobe charges 16.5%-20% excluding TVA. Houst and GuestReady are quote-based. Always confirm whether rates are TVA-inclusive - French TVA at 20% is a significant addition to any ex-tax rate.

Is the Paris Airbnb cap 90 or 120 nights?

90 nights as of 1 January 2025. The Loi Le Meur reduced the cap from 120 to 90 nights for entire-home primary residence lets. Many guides still cite 120 - this is out of date. Exceeding the 90-night cap carries a €10,000 fine per violation. Your management company must track this in real time.

Do I need to register my Paris Airbnb?

Yes. Every Paris short-term let requires a mandatory 13-digit registration number from the Mairie de Paris before advertising. Operating without one carries a €10,000 fine. From May 2026, a national declaration is also required. Your management company should handle both.

Can I rent my Paris flat on Airbnb if it is not my main residence?

Only with an autorisation de changement d’usage from the Mairie de Paris. Without this authorisation, letting a secondary residence on a short-term basis is illegal regardless of the 90-night cap. The fine for violation is up to €50,000. Confirm your residency status and authorisation requirement before listing.

This guide reflects publicly available information as of May 2026. Fee structures and regulatory rules change - always confirm directly with any management company and seek legal advice for secondary residence questions before signing. This is not legal or financial advice.