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Montparnasse Requires Short-Term Rental Registration Starting 2027
Property owners listing homes on platforms for fewer than 90 days must register with the city starting in 2027 under the new rules approved at the July 7 meeting.
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The Montparnasse city council passed the Short-Term Rental Registry Ordinance on July 7 by a 9-2 vote. Hosts must now file an annual registration with the housing department before advertising any dwelling for periods under 90 days on commercial platforms.
The measure responds to updated national guidance issued in late 2025 that asks municipalities to track short-term lets more closely. Council documents note that Montparnasse recorded rising complaints about noise and reduced long-term housing stock in the central arrondissements over the past two years.
Effects on Local Households and Landlords
Residents who occasionally rent a spare room will pay a 150-euro registration fee each year and submit proof that the unit meets basic safety standards. Those who list entire apartments face an additional requirement to declare the number of nights booked, with data shared directly between platforms and the city. The ordinance exempts stays by family members or stays arranged without payment.
Policy analysts say the registry will allow the housing department to identify listings that exceed permitted night limits in buildings already subject to co-ownership rules. Enforcement will begin with warning letters in the first quarter of 2027 before fines are issued.
Comparison With Neighboring Municipalities
Montparnasse's registry mirrors the system operating in Lyon since 2024 and the one adopted by Bordeaux in 2025, both of which require platform data sharing but stop short of nightly caps. Unlike Toulouse, which limits entire-home rentals to 90 nights, Montparnasse will rely on registration and complaint-driven inspections rather than automatic day limits. The fiscal note attached to the ordinance estimates that registration fees will offset roughly half the cost of two new compliance officers.
Implementation is scheduled for January 1, 2027. The housing department will open an online portal for registrations in October 2026 and will hold two public information sessions in November.