Politics
Nice Caps Short-Term Rentals at 90 Days, Stricter Than Marseille's 120
The policy caps annual short-term lets in Nice at 90 days starting in 2027, a rule that matches Lyon but is tighter than Marseille's 120-day allowance for similar coastal zones.
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The French National Assembly approved the Short-Term Rental Regulation Bill in June 2026, directing coastal cities including Nice to enforce a 90-day annual cap on listings through platforms such as Airbnb. The measure applies directly to property owners in the Alpes-Maritimes department and takes effect on 1 January 2027.
The legislation follows a rise in visitor numbers recorded by the Nice Côte d'Azur Chamber of Commerce in 2025, which showed short-term rentals occupying 18 percent of central Nice housing stock. National exposure to the same rules means cities must now align local enforcement with uniform standards set in Paris.
Daily Effects for Nice Households and Businesses
Residents who list second homes in the Vieux Nice quarter will face registration requirements and automated booking cut-offs after 90 days. Local advocates note that seasonal workers in the hospitality sector may see fewer available units during peak summer months, while year-round tenants could encounter steadier rental availability in the private market.
Nice's cap sits at the same level as Lyon under the national framework yet remains 30 days stricter than the allowance granted to Marseille. This difference means property owners in Nice's Promenade des Anglais area operate under tighter constraints than counterparts along Marseille's Vieux-Port waterfront.
Budget Figures and Implementation Timeline
The bill text allocates 4.8 million euros to the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture for software systems and inspection staff, a figure drawn from the 2026 finance ministry annex on housing enforcement. The government says the policy will generate updated municipal registries by the end of 2026.
The Nice municipal council is scheduled to adopt its compliance ordinance in September 2026. Policy analysts say the first compliance reports from the department will reach the national housing ministry by March 2027.