Toulouse

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

At a Glance — Toulouse Airbnb & STR Rules

RuleDetails
Regulatory StatusConditional
Permit / License RequiredYes. Every furnished tourist rental (meublé de tourisme) needs a 13-character registration number from the City of Toulouse, shown on every listing. R
Tax RateTaxe de séjour is set by Toulouse Métropole. Unclassified or awaiting-classification furnished rentals: 5% of the per-person nightly price before tax
Night / Day CapNational rule: a main residence may be rented as a meublé de tourisme up to 120 days per calendar year. No Toulouse decision to lower this to 90 days
PenaltiesNational law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1 as amended by Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, up to EUR 20,000 for fa
Primary Residence RequiredNo. A main residence can be rented under the national cap. Private individuals may also rent up to two non-primary homes with a personal, temporary ch
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Toulouse Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

Toulouse Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview

Short-term rental regulations in Toulouse have a status of Conditional as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. Every furnished tourist rental (meublé de tourisme) needs a 13-character registration number from the City of Toulouse, shown on every listing. Renting a home that is not the owner's main residen.

Tax Requirements for Airbnb Hosts in Toulouse

Short-term rental operators in Toulouse should be aware of these tax obligations: Taxe de séjour is set by Toulouse Métropole. Unclassified or awaiting-classification furnished rentals: 5% of the per-person nightly price before tax (per the Métropole's 2024 and 2025 tariff documents), plus additional departmental/regional surcharg. Yes. Hosts must declare and remit taxe de séjour to Toulouse Métropole via taxedesejour.toulouse-metropole.fr. The city states that change-of-use form.

Hosting Rules and Restrictions in Toulouse

Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Toulouse include: Primary residence requirement: No. A main residence can be rented under the national cap. Private individuals may also rent up to two non-primary homes. Rental day cap: National rule: a main residence may be rented as a meublé de tourisme up to 120 days per calendar year. No Toulouse deci.

Zoning and Location Requirements in Toulouse

Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Toulouse: Compensation (converting an equivalent surface of non-housing space into long-term rental housing) is required for change-of-use beyond two units per private owner, with three compensation zones in To. Density rules: Up to two non-compensated temporary authorisations per private owner (personne physique); authorisation is personal and not transferable to another ho.

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Toulouse

Hosts who fail to comply with Toulouse's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1 as amended by Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, up to EUR 20,000 for false declaration or false number, up to EUR 15,000 .

Platform Obligations in Toulouse

Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Toulouse: Listings must display the registration number. Platform-side duties under national law (number display, delisting) apply; no Toulouse-specific platform rule found..

Full Regulatory Details

Regulatory Status
Conditional
License / Registration
Yes. Every furnished tourist rental (meublé de tourisme) needs a 13-character registration number from the City of Toulouse, shown on every listing. Renting a home that is not the owner's main residence also needs a change-of-use authorisation (autorisation de changement d'usage).
Tax Registration
Yes. Hosts must declare and remit taxe de séjour to Toulouse Métropole via taxedesejour.toulouse-metropole.fr. The city states that change-of-use formalities do not replace the tourist-tax and registration-number formalities.
Primary Residence Rule
No. A main residence can be rented under the national cap. Private individuals may also rent up to two non-primary homes with a personal, temporary change-of-use authorisation without compensation; from the third unit, and for legal entities, compensation is required.
Night / Day Cap
National rule: a main residence may be rented as a meublé de tourisme up to 120 days per calendar year. No Toulouse decision to lower this to 90 days (possible under Loi Le Meur) was found.
Tax Rate
Taxe de séjour is set by Toulouse Métropole. Unclassified or awaiting-classification furnished rentals: 5% of the per-person nightly price before tax (per the Métropole's 2024 and 2025 tariff documents), plus additional departmental/regional surcharges. 2026 grid not seen directly.
Zoning Restrictions
Compensation (converting an equivalent surface of non-housing space into long-term rental housing) is required for change-of-use beyond two units per private owner, with three compensation zones in Toulouse (city centre, faubourgs, rest of the city), under the règlement in force since 1 November 2023. Turning commercial premises into meublés de tourisme also needs prior authorisation since 1 November 2023.
Density Rules
Up to two non-compensated temporary authorisations per private owner (personne physique); authorisation is personal and not transferable to another home.
Platform Obligations
Listings must display the registration number. Platform-side duties under national law (number display, delisting) apply; no Toulouse-specific platform rule found.
Compliance Notes
Get a registration number from the City of Toulouse for every unit and show it on every listing, and declare taxe de séjour to Toulouse Métropole. If the unit is not your main residence, you also need a change-of-use authorisation: valid 2 years and renewable for up to two units per private owner; from the third unit (or if you are a company) you must provide compensation in the same zone. Main residences remain under the national 120-night yearly cap.
Effective Date
2023-11-01
Key Notes
Toulouse requires registration for all short-term rentals and a temporary 2-year change-of-use permit for second homes, with compensation required from the third unit.
Penalties
National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1 as amended by Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, up to EUR 20,000 for false declaration or false number, up to EUR 15,000 for exceeding the main-residence day cap. These are host penalties; Légifrance text was not opened.
Additional Context
The change-of-use regime is run by Toulouse Métropole for the city of Toulouse (contact changement.usage@mairie-toulouse.fr); the current règlement dates from the 12 October 2023 Métropole deliberation, in force 1 November 2023. Loi Le Meur (19 Nov 2024) lets communes lower the main-residence cap to 90 days and requires a DPE for change-of-use applications; no Toulouse use of the 90-day option was found. The national registration teleservice required by 20 May 2026 is reported by secondary sources (citing Service-Public, 27 July 2026) as delayed to Q4 2026; until then registration stays with the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Toulouse?

Short-term rental regulations in Toulouse have a status of: Conditional. Get a registration number from the City of Toulouse for every unit and show it on every listing, and declare taxe de séjour to Toulouse Métropole. If the unit is not your main residence, you also need

Do you need a permit for Airbnb in Toulouse?

Yes. Toulouse requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes. Every furnished tourist rental (meublé de tourisme) needs a 13-character registration number from the City of Toulouse, shown on every listing. Renting a home that is not the owner's main residence also needs a change-of-use authorisation (autorisation de changement d'usage)..

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Toulouse?

Short-term rental hosts in Toulouse are subject to the following tax obligations: Taxe de séjour is set by Toulouse Métropole. Unclassified or awaiting-classification furnished rentals: 5% of the per-person nightly price before tax (per the Métropole's 2024 and 2025 tariff documents), plus additional departmental/regional surcharges. 2026 grid not seen directly..

What are the penalties for illegal Airbnb hosting in Toulouse?

Hosts who operate without proper permits in Toulouse may face enforcement. National law (Code du tourisme L324-1-1 as amended by Loi Le Meur), per legal press: up to EUR 10,000 for failing to register, up to EUR 20,000 for false declaration or false number, up to EUR 15,000 for exceeding the main-residence day cap. These ar.

What are the key STR compliance requirements in Toulouse?

Toulouse requires registration for all short-term rentals and a temporary 2-year change-of-use permit for second homes, with compensation required from the third unit.

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