Le Marais Short-Term Rental Ordinance Limits Tourist Listings in Residential Buildings

The 4th arrondissement council passed the Short-Term Rental Ordinance on July 5, 2026. The measure caps new registrations for platforms such as Airbnb inside buildings that contain more than six residential units and requires owners of existing listings to apply for annual permits. It applies to the core streets of Le Marais, including Rue des Rosiers and Rue de Turenne.

Paris city records show 2,487 active short-term rental listings in the 4th arrondissement as of June 2026. The ordinance targets 150 of those units for return to year-round residential use. City housing data indicate that 38 percent of Le Marais residents rent their homes, and local waiting lists for social housing currently stand at 4,200 households.

Changes for residents in daily life

Building managers must now verify that at least 70 percent of units in qualifying buildings remain under long-term contracts. Residents report fewer suitcases rolling through hallways on weekends and reduced competition when renewing leases. Local real-estate agents note that average monthly rents for one-bedroom apartments in the district have risen 11 percent since 2024, partly attributed to the volume of tourist accommodations.

Shop owners along Rue Vieille du Temple say foot traffic from overnight visitors supports 22 percent of their summer revenue. The ordinance does not restrict ground-floor commercial space or hotels, so those businesses continue to operate under existing rules.

Next steps for enforcement

Permits issued before August 31, 2026 remain valid for one year. Starting September 1, fines of 5,000 euros per month apply to non-compliant listings. The arrondissement housing office will publish a quarterly compliance report beginning in January 2027. Property owners can apply for exemptions if they demonstrate that conversion would create financial hardship, with decisions expected within 60 days of submission.