Avignon

France
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-10  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-13  ·  Region: International

At a Glance — Avignon Airbnb & STR Rules

RuleDetails
Regulatory StatusConditional
Permit / License RequiredYes. From 1 January 2026 a registration number is required for furnished tourist rentals in Avignon, for both main and secondary residences, and in so
Tax RateUnknown for unclassified furnished rentals. City rates were set by deliberation of 24 June 2023 and apply since 1 January 2024; a June 2026 council it
Night / Day CapMain residence: 90 days per calendar year (Avignon lowered the national 120-day cap; council session of 22 February 2025).
PenaltiesNational law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1, Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, EUR 20,000 for false declaration/num
Primary Residence RequiredNo. Main residences may be rented within the 90-day cap. Second homes and investment units need a temporary change-of-use authorisation (3 years, max
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Avignon Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

Avignon Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview

Short-term rental regulations in Avignon have a status of Conditional as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. From 1 January 2026 a registration number is required for furnished tourist rentals in Avignon, for both main and secondary residences, and in some cases a temporary change-of-use authorisation..

Tax Requirements for Airbnb Hosts in Avignon

Short-term rental operators in Avignon should be aware of these tax obligations: Unknown for unclassified furnished rentals. City rates were set by deliberation of 24 June 2023 and apply since 1 January 2024; a June 2026 council item raises 3-5 star rates from 1 January 2027 and leaves other categories unchanged.. Yes (taxe de séjour applies; rates set by the City of Avignon)..

Hosting Rules and Restrictions in Avignon

Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Avignon include: Primary residence requirement: No. Main residences may be rented within the 90-day cap. Second homes and investment units need a temporary change-of-us. Rental day cap: Main residence: 90 days per calendar year (Avignon lowered the national 120-day cap; council session of 22 February 2025.

Zoning and Location Requirements in Avignon

Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Avignon: Unknown (no zone-based compensation rule found).. Density rules: A single beneficiary may hold at most two temporary change-of-use authorisations..

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Avignon

Hosts who fail to comply with Avignon's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1, Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, EUR 20,000 for false declaration/number, EUR 15,000 for exceeding the main-residence c.

Platform Obligations in Avignon

Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Avignon: Registration number must appear on listings (national rule). No Avignon-specific platform rule found..

Full Regulatory Details

Regulatory Status
Conditional
License / Registration
Yes. From 1 January 2026 a registration number is required for furnished tourist rentals in Avignon, for both main and secondary residences, and in some cases a temporary change-of-use authorisation.
Tax Registration
Yes (taxe de séjour applies; rates set by the City of Avignon).
Primary Residence Rule
No. Main residences may be rented within the 90-day cap. Second homes and investment units need a temporary change-of-use authorisation (3 years, max two per beneficiary).
Night / Day Cap
Main residence: 90 days per calendar year (Avignon lowered the national 120-day cap; council session of 22 February 2025).
Tax Rate
Unknown for unclassified furnished rentals. City rates were set by deliberation of 24 June 2023 and apply since 1 January 2024; a June 2026 council item raises 3-5 star rates from 1 January 2027 and leaves other categories unchanged.
Zoning Restrictions
Unknown (no zone-based compensation rule found).
Density Rules
A single beneficiary may hold at most two temporary change-of-use authorisations.
Platform Obligations
Registration number must appear on listings (national rule). No Avignon-specific platform rule found.
Compliance Notes
Since 1 January 2026 every furnished tourist rental in Avignon needs a registration number from the city. A main residence can be rented for at most 90 nights a year. A second home or investment unit also needs a temporary change-of-use authorisation, valid 3 years, not renewed automatically, and limited to two per person.
Effective Date
2026-01-01
Key Notes
Avignon cut the main-residence cap to 90 nights and requires registration plus a 3-year change-of-use permit (max two per person) for second homes from 1 January 2026.
Penalties
National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1, Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, EUR 20,000 for false declaration/number, EUR 15,000 for exceeding the main-residence cap. Host penalties; Légifrance not opened.
Additional Context
The council deliberated on 22 February 2025 to set up a change-of-use authorisation regime and lower the main-residence cap to 90 days; documents dated October 2025 (deliberation and règlement) were also published. The règlement reportedly sets the authorisation trigger for non-primary units at more than 70 nights per calendar year; this is not fully confirmed. Local press (Echo du Mardi) covered the measure. Under Loi Le Meur a DPE is required for change-of-use applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Avignon?

Short-term rental regulations in Avignon have a status of: Conditional. Since 1 January 2026 every furnished tourist rental in Avignon needs a registration number from the city. A main residence can be rented for at most 90 nights a year. A second home or investment unit

Do you need a permit for Airbnb in Avignon?

Yes. Avignon requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes. From 1 January 2026 a registration number is required for furnished tourist rentals in Avignon, for both main and secondary residences, and in some cases a temporary change-of-use authorisation..

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Avignon?

Short-term rental hosts in Avignon are subject to the following tax obligations: Unknown for unclassified furnished rentals. City rates were set by deliberation of 24 June 2023 and apply since 1 January 2024; a June 2026 council item raises 3-5 star rates from 1 January 2027 and leaves other categories unchanged..

What are the penalties for illegal Airbnb hosting in Avignon?

Hosts who operate without proper permits in Avignon may face enforcement. National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1, Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, EUR 20,000 for false declaration/number, EUR 15,000 for exceeding the main-residence cap. Host penalties; Légifrance not opened..

What are the key STR compliance requirements in Avignon?

Avignon cut the main-residence cap to 90 nights and requires registration plus a 3-year change-of-use permit (max two per person) for second homes from 1 January 2026.

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