What counts as a main residence
Under French law, it is the home occupied at least eight months a year by the owner or their spouse, except for professional obligation, health reasons or force majeure. A property you do not live in is not your main residence.
What is allowed
- Letting as a furnished holiday rental up to 120 days a year, without a change of use.
- Letting a room in your home.
- Combining with a mobility lease when you leave for several months for an eligible reason.
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Hand over my applicationWhat is mandatory
- Declare the rental and show the registration number on every listing: see registration number.
- Comply with the co-ownership rules.
- Collect the tourist tax (platforms often do it for you).
Beyond 120 days
The property is then treated as a full holiday rental and falls under the change-of-use rules. See fines and penalties.