Annecy Airbnb Rules
Is Airbnb legal in Annecy ?
Don’t worry, Airbnb is legal in Annecy! This charming city is located in the Rhone-Alpes region of southeast France. Strolling through the pedestrian streets of the old part of the city is a visual pleasure as well as admiring its natural landscapes.
Currently, there are 7439 Airbnb listings in Annecy, with 75% of entire houses earning up to €2,124 a month, 29% managed by professionals, and 71% managed independently. Apart from complete houses, Annecy’s Airbnb offerings include 10% of private rooms and 15% of apartments(condos). Average Occupancy Rates in Annecy is 42% and average daily rate is €155. According to short-term rental data source Airbtics, a 2-bedroom apartment in Annecy can make up to €25,164 each year.
Short-term rental policy in Annecy
– Rentals are automatically blocked once the limit of 120 days of rental has been reached
– Compulsory registration at the town hall of Annecy
– If you rent a second home, your accommodation will no longer be for “residential use” but for “commercial use”. You must request a change of use of the accommodation from the town hall of Annecy in order to rent a second home.
France’s General Legislations
You NO LONGER need to register your accommodation if:
– You rent a single room of your primary residence.
– You rent a bed and breakfast (chambre d’hôtes), a hotel or another hotel-like type of accommodation.
– You rent only on “bail mobilité” (mobility lease) scheme for a minimum of one month to a tenant justifying, on the effective date of the lease, to be in professional training, in higher studies, in apprenticeship contract, in internship, in voluntary engagement within the framework of a civic service, or on a temporary assignment in the context of his professional activity. Check out our article for more info about the mobility lease.
– You rent for long-term stays only – for a minimum of 1 year.
Whether you rent your main or secondary residence for a period of less than or more than 120 days per year in Paris, it is mandatory to make a declaration to the Town Hall (Mairie de Paris).
Short-term rental policy in France
– Required to report specific data to the French tax authorities on a yearly basis
– Report income from the rental of furnished premises on your annual tax return in the Industrial and Commercial Profit (BIC) category
– Guests who have booked a “mobility lease” accommodation are automatically exempt from paying tourist tax
– A primary residence is allowed to be put up for rent in full for a maximum of 120 days per year
– You can rent your secondary residence all year long provided you’ve declared your rental activity to the city.
