Bordeaux Considers Stricter Airbnb Regulations to Ease Housing Market

New legislation could reduce the maximum rental nights allowed and increase municipal control over short-term rentals.

Bordeaux is exploring reducing the annual rental limit for Airbnb properties from 120 to 90 nights to alleviate pressure on the local housing market.
The city has already implemented measures since 2018, such as classifying secondary residences as commercial properties and enforcing a compensation rule for new short-term rentals.
Recent data shows a decline in short-term rental offerings in Bordeaux, with 70% of properties not exceeding 120 rental nights annually.
A new law passed on November 7, 2024, allows municipalities to impose stricter controls and reduce tax benefits for short-term rental properties.
Increased regulation is part of a broader effort across the Southwest of France to manage the impact of short-term rentals on local housing availability.