1. Reality check: what Paris is trying to prevent

Paris regulates short-term lets to protect long-term housing supply and reduce “commercial” holiday-letting in residential blocks. That means the city is strictest on entire-home lets, especially when the home is not someone’s main residence.

Your fastest way to avoid expensive mistakes is to treat this like a compliance project, not a listing project: confirm your property status, register correctly, then build your pricing and operations around what’s actually permitted.

Not sure if Paris rules make hosting worth it for your property?

2. What counts as a “short-term rental” in Paris

In French rules you’ll often see “meublé de tourisme”, which is a furnished place let to visitors who do not live there as their main home, usually by the night, week, or month.

If you want a clean baseline definition (and what usually triggers extra city rules), start with Entreprises.gouv.fr definition of a meublé de tourisme.

Paris then layers additional requirements on top, including the local cap for primary residences and the registration number requirement. The most reliable single starting point is Ville de Paris guidance on meublés touristiques (short-term lets).

3. Primary residence: the cap, and how to register step-by-step

3.1 The cap, who it applies to, and what “primary residence” means

If the flat is your primary residence (you live there at least 8 months of the year), Paris allows entire-home short-term letting up to a local annual cap. From 1 January 2025, that cap is 90 days (nights booked) per calendar year, reduced from 120. This local rule is explained on the Ville de Paris meublés touristiques guidance.

3.2 Registration number: you need it before you list

Paris requires a registration number (numéro d’enregistrement) for qualifying short lets, and the number must be displayed on your listing.

Before you publish any listing, use the Paris online declaration service for meublés touristiques to make your declaration and obtain the registration number you will display on every platform.

3.3 What you’ll typically need to register (practical checklist)

Have these ready so you can complete the declaration quickly:

• Full address and apartment details
• Whether it is your primary residence or not
• Owner details (or management details if someone is acting on your behalf)
• Basic listing facts you’ll need to keep consistent across platforms (bed count, maximum guests, etc.)

Once you know the rules, the next question is whether the numbers stack up.

4. Secondary homes: what “changement d’usage” really means

If the property is not your primary residence, Paris often treats entire-home short lets as a change of use, which usually requires prior authorisation and can involve “compensation” (offsetting the loss of residential housing in a way the city specifies).

This is the point where many owners get caught out, because it is not just a form, it can be expensive, zone-dependent, and slow.

Before you assume a second home can be used for short stays, read Service-Public guidance on renting out a secondary residence as a meublé de tourisme, then cross-check the Paris position on Ville de Paris guidance on meublés touristiques (short-term lets).

Practical alternative: if your goal is higher occupancy with fewer regulatory headaches, consider mid-term stays (for example, a mobility-style tenant profile) rather than tourist nights, especially if the home is not your main residence.

5. Tenants and co-ownership rules to check before you list

Even if the city rules allow your setup, you still need to confirm:

• If you are a tenant: your lease and landlord’s written permission (subletting rules can be strict).
• If you are in a copropriété (shared building): check building by-laws, nuisance clauses, and any existing restrictions.
• Neighbour impact: noise, keys, bins, and arrivals are the fastest route to complaints, which is how enforcement often starts.

A simple “house rules + neighbour-proof operations” setup (quiet hours, check-in process, waste instructions, who to call) reduces friction and protects your listing.

6. Paris tourist tax (taxe de séjour) rates 2025: official site + how it’s calculated

6.1 Tourist tax (taxe de séjour)

Paris applies a tourist tax (taxe de séjour) per person, per night. The amount depends on the type of accommodation and whether it is officially classified, and in some cases it is calculated from the nightly price.

If you are looking for the current “official rates” (including the latest 2024 and 2025 tables), start with Taxe de séjour Paris official portal.

In practice, the rules usually fall into two buckets:

• Unclassified short-term rentals: the tax is calculated as a percentage of the nightly price per person, with a cap set by Paris.
• Classified accommodation: the tax is a fixed amount per person per night, based on the classification category.

Who collects it: platforms often calculate, collect, and remit the tourist tax automatically, but you are still responsible for making sure the correct category is applied and the tax appears correctly on guest invoices, especially if you take direct bookings.

What to keep: save invoices and a simple record of nights and guests, so you can evidence what was collected and when.

Rates change regularly, so always use the official portal as your source of truth.

For the current numbers and worked examples, see Paris tourist tax (taxe de séjour) rates 2025.

6.2 Income tax on furnished letting income

Income from furnished tourist letting is generally taxable, and the treatment can change over time depending on your classification, your revenue level, and the regime you fall under. Do not rely on old blog posts or platform summaries when you are making decisions.

For the clearest official summary of the post-2024 changes (including what applies to revenues earned in 2025), read Impots.gouv.fr guidance on the new tax regime for meublés de tourisme (revenues 2025).

Reminder: This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Speak to a qualified adviser about your specific situation.

8. Quick compliance checklist (copy and use)

• Confirm whether the property is your primary residence
• Read the official Paris rules page
• Register and obtain your registration number before listing
• Display the number on every platform listing
• Track nights hosted (and keep simple evidence of primary residence status if relevant)
• Confirm copropriété rules, lease permissions, and a neighbour-safe operations plan
• Set up tourist tax handling and keep basic income records for your tax return

If you want to host compliantly, start with a realistic revenue baseline.

9. FAQs

Do I need a registration number in Paris?

In most short-let scenarios, yes, and you must display it on your listing. The fastest route is the Paris online declaration service for meublés touristiques.

When did the 90-day cap start in Paris?

It applies from 1 January 2025, when Paris reduced the primary-residence limit from 120 days to 90 days per year.

Can I run short stays from a second home in Paris?

Often only with prior authorisation (and potentially compensation). Start with Service-Public guidance on renting out a secondary residence as a meublé de tourisme, then confirm the Paris-specific position.

Where do I check the tourist tax amount?

Use Taxe de séjour Paris official portal, since rates and categories can change.

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. This guide is general information only. Always confirm with official guidance and speak to a qualified adviser for your circumstances.