Politics

Le Marais Council Approves Short-Term Rental Rules, Freeing Properties for Residents

The July 7 vote sets new permit rules that the city projects will move properties from tourist use into longer leases for local households.

By Le Marais Policy Desk · Published 8 July 2026

How we reported this

This article was written by AI from the linked sources and was not reviewed by a journalist before publishing. Paris Weather News is part of The Daily Network and follows our reasonable editorial care.

The Paris arrondissement council voted 18-7 on July 7 to enact the Short-Term Rental Ordinance 2026, which caps annual rental days at 90 for non-primary residences and requires registration for all listings in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. The measure applies to properties within Le Marais boundaries and takes effect for new bookings from 1 January 2027.

The ordinance responds to a documented shortfall in long-term leases, which city planning documents link to the growth of platform bookings since 2018. Council records show the vote followed a public hearing attended by 120 residents and property owners.

Effects on daily costs and availability

Residents seeking rental contracts inside the historic core stand to see more units listed for 12-month terms rather than nightly stays. Local housing advocates note that this could ease competition for apartments near Rue de Turenne and Place des Vosges, where many workers in retail and hospitality currently commute from outer districts.

Business operators who rely on seasonal visitors told council staff that the 90-day limit will require them to adjust booking calendars and may reduce revenue during peak months. The legislation states that primary residences remain exempt provided owners occupy the unit for at least eight months each year.

Next steps and oversight

City hall will open the registration portal on 15 September 2026, with fines set at €5,000 for first offences. Policy analysts say enforcement will rely on data shared by booking platforms under the new national digital-services rules adopted earlier this year.

Community groups have scheduled two information sessions for August at the mairie on Rue Eugène Spuller to explain how owners can apply for exemptions or convert listings. The council will review compliance data in its first-quarter 2028 session.

References Sourced but Not Limited to:

Your newsroom. Shaped by you.

Paris Weather News is in beta. AI may assist with research, summarising and drafting. Automated checks assess sourcing, accuracy and editorial risk before publication, and sensitive material is held for human review. Spotted something off, or want us covering a topic? Tell us. Your feedback is entirely optional and helps shape what we publish next.