Aligned with the new 2026 obligations.
Create my free welcome bookAPI Meublés: France's new national declaration for short-term rentals
Since May 20, 2026, all short-term rental hosts in France must register their property through the national tele-service apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr. Here is the complete procedure, required documents and penalties.
Effective since
May 20, 2026
Single tele-service
apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr
Tourism Code article
L. 324-1-1
Concerned
All STR hosts
What changed on May 20, 2026
Article L. 324-1-1 of the French Tourism Code (as amended by the SREN law n° 2024-449 of May 21, 2024 and decrees n° 2026-196 and 2026-197 of March 19, 2026) requires every short-term rental host to file a prior declaration in person on a single national tele-service: apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr.
The previous town-hall declaration is gone, replaced by this national platform. The system automatically assigns a registration number (NER) and forwards the data to the competent communes and EPCIs. The rule applies regardless of whether the property is a primary or secondary residence.
Before May 20, 2026
Town-hall declaration, locally fragmented
- Different procedure in every commune
- Multiple local tele-services (declaloc, meuble-tourisme, etc.)
- Often limited to primary residences and only in communes that had voted the rule
- Intermediaries could file on your behalf
Since May 20, 2026
Single national tele-service on apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr
- Uniform procedure across France
- Single tele-service operated by the DGE
- Mandatory for ALL rentals (primary AND secondary residences)
- In-person declaration by the host, intermediaries excluded
Who must declare?
The obligation applies to any host offering a furnished tourist rental, whether via Airbnb, Booking, Abritel, VRBO, directly or through any other channel. The rule is nationwide.
✅ Concerned
- Owners renting out their primary residence to guests
- Owners of furnished secondary residences
- Hosts already active before May 20, 2026 (mandatory re-registration)
- Foreign owners with a French short-term rental property
❌ Not concerned
- Long-term unfurnished rental (classical lease): different regime
- Rental to the same tenant for more than 4 consecutive months
- Bed & Breakfasts in the host's primary residence (separate regime)
Procedure: declaration in 5 steps
The declaration is filed online via FranceConnect on desktop or mobile. Plan 15-20 minutes the first time, with your documents at hand.
- 1
Log in via FranceConnect
Go to apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr, click "Declare my property" and authenticate via FranceConnect (impots.gouv.fr, ameli, MSA or L'Identité Numérique La Poste).
- 2
Property details
Exact address (with apartment number and floor for condominiums), surface area, number of rooms, number of beds, property type (apartment, house, chalet, etc.). Geolocation is automatically verified via data.geopf.fr.
- 3
Primary or secondary residence
Indicate whether the property is your primary residence (under article 2 of the law of July 6, 1989). If so, you must provide proof (recent tax notice or current tax certificate).
- 4
Upload supporting documents
Primary residence: recent tax notice. Secondary residence: property tax notice, deed or rental lease with owner authorization. PDF format, 10 MB max per document.
- 5
Retrieve your NER
The registration number (NER) is assigned immediately at the end of the process. You must display it on all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel, personal website) within 30 days. The platforms enforce this at publication time.
Documents to prepare
Required documents depend on the property status. Have them ready before starting to avoid restarting the form.
Primary residence
- Recent tax notice (in your name, with the property address)
- Current tax certificate
- If the property is jointly owned: proof for each co-owner
Secondary residence
- Property tax notice in your name
- Deed or notarial certificate
- If you are a tenant: lease + written authorization from the owner
Penalties for non-compliance
Fines for failure to declare or display the NER were significantly increased by the Le Meur law. They are issued by the communes and can be substantial.
| Offense | Fine |
|---|---|
| Failure to register on apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr | Up to €5,000 |
| Missing registration number on a listing | Up to €12,500 per listing |
| False declaration of primary residence | Up to €15,000 |
| Exceeding the 90/120-night cap (depending on commune) | Up to €15,000 |
These sanctions can be cumulated with pre-existing obligations (unauthorized change of use, URSSAF declaration, etc.).
Stay compliant: create a pro welcome book for your guests
Display your registration number, house rules and all practical info in a digital welcome book shareable via QR code. 100% free.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to re-declare if I was already registered at the town hall? +
Yes. Previous local declarations are not automatically migrated into the national tele-service. Any host active on May 20, 2026 must register on apimeubles.finances.gouv.fr, even if their property had a prior local registration.
Is the registration number (NER) the same as before? +
No. The previous 13-character communal number is no longer valid on its own. The tele-service issues a new unique national NER that replaces local identifiers. You must update it on all your listings.
How long does the procedure take? +
The online declaration takes 15-20 minutes the first time (with scanned documents at hand). The NER is delivered immediately, unlike the old communal procedures that could take 1 to 3 weeks.
Can I use an intermediary (concierge service, accountant)? +
No. Article L. 324-1-1 requires the declaration to be filed in person by the host. Authentication via FranceConnect ensures individual identification. An accountant cannot do it on your behalf.
What happens to existing listings? +
Platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel, VRBO) must block listings without a valid NER. You have 30 days to comply. After that, the listing is automatically taken offline, in addition to possible communal sanctions.
Does the 90 or 120-night cap still apply? +
Yes, unchanged. For a primary residence, the cap is 120 nights per year in most communes, and 90 nights in Paris, Nice and other communes that have voted the lower cap. The tele-service automatically transmits nightly counts to the communes for enforcement.
Do I still need a change-of-use authorization? +
Yes, in the communes that require it (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, etc.). The NER does not waive the change-of-use authorization for secondary residences where it is mandatory. Both procedures coexist.
What must I display on my listings after the declaration? +
Display the NER visibly, in the dedicated field on each platform (Airbnb: Regulation section; Booking: Legal details; Abritel: Local regulation). The NER must also appear on any direct communication channel (personal website, brochure).
