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Marseille short-term rental rules (2026)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Among most restrictive French cities for secondary residences.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Required
Night cap
90 days a year

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Guest registration

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.

The full Marseille rules

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Source: marseille.fr (official), checked 28 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Marseille?

Yes, with material limits. Among most restrictive French cities for secondary residences.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Marseille?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Marseille?

Yes: 90 days a year.

Do hosts in Marseille have to register their guests?

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.

When were the Marseille rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Marseille on 28 Oct 2026.

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