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Gateway to French Catalonia bathed in sunshine, Perpignan is experiencing a tourism boom driven by its proximity to the Mediterranean coast and Spain. The city applies the national framework without additional restrictions, while monitoring the evolution of the rental market in its historic center.
120 days
Annual limit
50 000 €
Maximum fine
Not required
Compensation
Rental day limit in Perpignan
In Perpignan, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 120 days per year. Perpignan maintains the national cap of 120 days per year for the primary residence. Despite the city's tourist appeal, particularly during the summer season and the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival, authorities have not reduced this limit.
Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must block listings in Perpignan beyond 120 days. Any excess exposes the owner to a fine of up to 50 000 €.
Usage change and compensation in Perpignan
To convert a property into a vacation rental in Perpignan, a usage change authorization is required. Compensation: Not required.
Perpignan does not require compensation for change of use to furnished tourist accommodation. The Perpignan housing market remains affordable compared to major metropolitan areas, and the municipality sees seasonal rental as a lever for revitalizing the old town center.
Quotas and restrictions in Perpignan
No quota in effect
No quota system has been established in Perpignan. The concentration of furnished tourist accommodations remains limited to the historic center, around the Castillet and the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, without causing any notable imbalance.
Fines and enforcement in Perpignan
In Perpignan, property owners in violation face fines of up to 50 000 €.
The maximum fine for regulatory violations is €50,000. Inspections in Perpignan focus mainly on the display of registration numbers and tourist tax collection during peak tourist season.
Specific rules in Perpignan
- Mandatory city hall registration for all furnished tourist accommodations
- Registration number to display on online listings
- Tourist tax collected automatically by booking platforms
- Properties in the conservation area around the Castillet are subject to heritage architect review
- No change-of-use procedure or compensation required
Energy rating (DPE): The old town of Perpignan, particularly the Saint-Jacques district and the narrow streets around the Saint-Jean-Baptiste cathedral, includes an aging housing stock. Many properties have unfavorable energy performance ratings, which is a barrier to renting without prior renovation work.
Le Meur Law: the complete guide for property owners
Discover all measures of the Le Meur Law 2025: taxation, energy ratings, national registration, co-ownership, and mayoral powers.
See also: regulations in nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
You can rent your primary residence up to 120 days per year in Perpignan, without any change-of-use procedure.
Yes, city hall registration is mandatory and the number obtained must appear on all your listings.
The historic center around the Castillet, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste cathedral district, and the area near the Palace of the Kings of Majorca are the most sought-after by travelers.
No, there are no specific geographic restrictions in Perpignan. Only the national registration rules and the 120-day cap apply.
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