Chamonix Airbnb Rules
Is Airbnb legal in Chamonix?
Don’t worry, Airbnb is legal in this beautiful French city! Chamonix has been a world-renowned ski resort ever since the Winter Olympics of 1924 were held in this city. Six different ski areas cater to all levels, from beginners to extreme skiers. Besides skiing, Chamonix is one of the best places to visit in France for hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, golf, and tennis.
Currently, there are 9161 Airbnb listings in Chamonix, with 74% of entire houses earning up to €3,709 a month, 35% managed by professionals, and 65% managed independently. Apart from complete houses, Chamonix’s Airbnb offerings include 5% of private rooms and 20% of apartments(condos). Average Occupancy Rates in Chamonix is 38% and average daily rate is €256. According to vacation rental property data source Airbtics, a 2-bedroom apartment in Chamonix can make up to €32,880 each year.
Short-term rental policy in Chamonix
– Restriction of 120-day limit is NOT applicable to Chamonix
– Declare your furnished tourist home to your local council
– Whether you rent out your primary or secondary residence in Chamonix, you must pay the tourist tax to your local council.
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.
