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Prefecture of Val-de-Marne and an emblematic new town from the 1970s, Créteil applies strengthened regulations for short-term vacation rentals. The municipality, home to the Paris-Est Créteil University and the famous Les Choux architectural complex, imposes a reduced cap of 90 days and mandatory compensation.
90 days
Annual limit
50 000 €
Maximum fine
Mandatory
Compensation
Rental day limit in Créteil
In Créteil, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 90 days per year. Créteil has lowered the primary residence rental cap to 90 days per year. This measure aims to protect the rental market of an inner Parisian suburb where demand for student and family housing remains very high.
Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must block listings in Créteil beyond 90 days. Any excess exposes the owner to a fine of up to 50 000 €.
Usage change and compensation in Créteil
To convert a property into a vacation rental in Créteil, a usage change authorization is required. Compensation: Mandatory.
Créteil requires compensation for any change of use to a short-term vacation rental. The owner must offset the residential space removed from the market by creating or providing an equivalent dwelling on the long-term rental market within the municipality.
Quotas and restrictions in Créteil
No numerical quota, compensation as a deterrent
Créteil has not established a numerical quota, but the compensation requirement, combined with the reduced 90-day cap, effectively limits the development of short-term vacation rentals, particularly around Lac de Créteil and in neighborhoods close to the metro.
Fines and enforcement in Créteil
In Créteil, property owners in violation face fines of up to 50 000 €.
The maximum fine is €50,000 for non-compliance with regulations. Créteil, as the prefecture of Val-de-Marne, benefits from close coordination with prefectural services to conduct inspections.
Specific rules in Créteil
- Cap lowered to 90 days per year for the primary residence
- Compensation mandatory for any change of use to a short-term vacation rental
- Municipal registration with number to be displayed on listings
- Inspection coordination with the Val-de-Marne prefecture
- Tourist tax automatically collected by booking platforms
Energy rating (DPE): The housing stock in Créteil is dominated by large housing developments from the 1960s-1970s, including the iconic Les Choux towers designed by Gérard Grandval. These modernist structures, despite their architectural interest, present major challenges in terms of thermal insulation and often display E or F energy performance ratings.
Le Meur Law: the complete guide for property owners
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See also: regulations in nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
The primary residence can be rented for a maximum of 90 days per year in Créteil, which is 30 days less than the national cap of 120 days.
Yes, Créteil requires compensation for any change of use to a short-term vacation rental, with no exemption for the first property.
The areas around Lac de Créteil, the Créteil Soleil shopping center, proximity to the Paris-Est Créteil University, and neighborhoods well-served by metro line 8 concentrate the demand.
The proximity to Paris, metro access, and real estate pressure in the inner suburbs have pushed Créteil to protect its residential housing stock, vital for UPEC students and families in the municipality.
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