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Allowed, with material limits.
Lyon's 120-day cap was the highest in Europe; reduced to 90 days from 2026 to combat housing pressure as STRs reached ~one-third of overnight stays in 2023.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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The law in France requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.
System: fiche individuelle de police
Deadline: Completed at arrival; kept for 6 months
Authority: Police nationale / Gendarmerie (on request)
Covers: Guests of foreign nationality. French guests are not covered.
Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.
15 rules on record for Lyon, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: lyon.fr (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Lyon's 120-day cap was the highest in Europe; reduced to 90 days from 2026 to combat housing pressure as STRs reached ~one-third of overnight stays in 2023.
Yes: 90 days a year.
The law in France requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: fiche individuelle de police. Deadline: Completed at arrival; kept for 6 months. Authority: Police nationale / Gendarmerie (on request). Covers: Guests of foreign nationality. French guests are not covered.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Lyon on 6 Nov 2026.
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