The alliance between Airbnb and the town hall of Honfleur
The regulation of seasonal rentals is a growing trend that seems to be taking hold in all the most touristy cities. Honfleur is no exception and our Airbnb concierge is actively looking into the subject. Indeed, the observation made by the town halls is that the craze for seasonal rentals disrupts the real estate market and leads to a rise in real estate prices. Clear proof of the interest of using Airbnb rentals for owners and investors, but bad news for people looking for a main residence. Thus, Honfleur joins the ranks of municipalities that are actively working with Airbnb to find solutions.
Obtain a registration number to rent your accommodation on Airbnb in Honfleur:
This is the operation favored by the town hall. To gain more control over Airbnb rentals in its territory, Honfleur asks rental owners to request a registration number, free of charge, at the risk of renting their accommodation illegally. If the process is completely free, it nevertheless imposes binding conditions for the owners.
Indeed, registration presupposes a request for authorization to change use (from residential vocation to rental) limited in time and/or subject to compensation (transformation of premises into rental accommodation at the year). The conditions may vary from one accommodation to another and getting closer to the municipality will allow you to see more clearly about your personal case.
Compensation here seems to be a central axis of the strategy put in place: to maintain an equal number of residential units over time. To prevent the number of Airbnb rentals from becoming too large in relation to the residential accommodation occupied by the owners themselves or their long-term tenants. The presence of Airbnb concierge services like YourHostHelper on the territory facilitating remote rental investment by allowing rental management and therefore inexorably increasing the number of Airbnb rentals and residential rentals.
When to register at the town hall? Our concierge explains:
City Hall registration does not apply to all Airbnb rentals. Criteria are applied and below are the Airbnb rentals in Honfleur concerned:
- Main residences fully rented
- Secondary residences fully rented
- Commercial premises
Are not affected by the registration:
- Homestay rooms
- Main residences rented less than 120 days per year
Note that compulsory registration does not only concern Honfleur but about fifty cities in France. Without this registration number, it is impossible to put your listing on Airbnb. This approach was implemented in July 2022, an obviously prosperous period for seasonal rentals in this sector as for many others.
Our concierge in Honfleur supports you in your steps:
YourHostHelper concierge services support owners at every stage of the rental of their property. In Honfleur as elsewhere, we are here to guide you through the necessary procedures and to ensure the complete rental management of your accommodation. We have also created a E-book for owners of Airbnb rentals which you can download by following this link. Moreover, our teams are at your disposal to discuss your Airbnb rental project. Do not hesitate to contact our Concierge in Honfleur or the YourHostHelper agency closest to you for this.
