Airbnb regulation in Nice: what you need to know before you start

Like most major French tourist cities, Nice regulates the rental of furnished tourist accommodation. Knowing these rules well helps you avoid penalties and secures your investment over the long term.

The mandatory registration number

Before listing on Airbnb, Booking, or any other platform, a registration number must be obtained from the town hall. This number must then appear on every published listing — platforms can remove listings that don't mention it.

Primary or secondary residence: two different regimes

If the rented property is your primary residence, renting is allowed up to a number of nights per year set by national regulation, beyond which a change-of-use authorization becomes necessary.

For a secondary residence rented year-round, a change-of-use authorization is generally required, and may, depending on the municipality, be subject to a compensation obligation (converting an equivalent surface area into year-round housing).

Tax obligations

Income from short-term rental must be declared, most often under the industrial and commercial profits category (BIC) for furnished rentals. Depending on the amount of income, a micro-BIC or actual expenses regime may apply — a point to confirm with an accountant.

Getting support to stay compliant

These procedures change regularly and vary depending on the exact situation of the property. Lovely Host supports its owners through the registration process and ensures every listing stays compliant with the regulations in force in Nice.