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Pessac, the second-largest municipality in Gironde by population, operates within the Bordeaux metropolitan regulatory framework for short-term rental regulation. A university city housing the Bordeaux-Talence-Pessac campus and bordered by the prestigious Pessac-Leognan vineyards, it applies a 90-day cap and a 1:1 compensation ratio.
90 days
Annual limit
50,000 euros
Maximum fine
1:1
Compensation
Rental day limit in Pessac
In Pessac, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 90 days per year. In line with Bordeaux Metropole, Pessac has lowered the primary residence rental cap to 90 days per year. This decision reflects growing pressure on housing in this attractive municipality that combines student life, classified vineyards, and direct proximity to central Bordeaux via the tramway.
Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must block listings in Pessac beyond 90 days. Any excess exposes the owner to a fine of up to 50,000 euros.
Usage change and compensation in Pessac
To convert a property into a vacation rental in Pessac, a usage change authorization is required. Compensation: 1:1.
Pessac applies a compensation ratio of 1 square meter for every 1 square meter converted into a furnished tourist rental, consistent with Bordeaux Metropole rules. This obligation applies to the conversion of residential premises into furnished tourist rentals throughout the municipality, including residential areas near the university campus and the residential neighborhoods of Saige and Chataigneraie.
Quotas and restrictions in Pessac
Follows the Bordeaux metropolitan framework
Pessac operates within the Bordeaux Metropole framework. Although no strict numerical quota has been established, the 1:1 compensation acts as a natural brake on excessive growth of furnished tourist rentals, particularly in neighborhoods near tramway line B.
Fines and enforcement in Pessac
In Pessac, property owners in violation face fines of up to 50,000 euros.
The fine for violating furnished tourist rental regulations can reach 50,000 euros in Pessac. Bordeaux Metropole services coordinate inspections across the entire metropolitan territory, including peripheral municipalities like Pessac.
Specific rules in Pessac
- Mandatory 1:1 compensation ratio for any change of use to a furnished tourist rental
- Registration with the Pessac city hall with a number to be displayed on listings
- Cap reduced to 90 days for primary residences, aligned with Bordeaux Metropole
- Mandatory registration including for rentals in residences near the university campus
- Tourist tax collected by platforms at the Bordeaux Metropole applicable rate
Energy rating (DPE): The Pessac housing stock is diverse, mixing traditional Bordeaux stone houses, university residences, and recent developments. Older properties in the city center and the Alouette neighborhood must be vigilant regarding new EPC requirements for furnished tourist rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
In Pessac, a primary residence can be rented for a maximum of 90 days per year as a furnished tourist rental. This cap, aligned with Bordeaux Metropole, is automatically monitored by booking platforms.
Pessac applies a 1:1 compensation ratio: for every square meter converted into a furnished tourist rental, one square meter of commercial or other space must be reconverted into housing. This system follows Bordeaux Metropole rules.
If the accommodation is your primary residence, you can rent it up to 90 days per year after registering with the city hall. However, student housing that is not your primary residence requires a change of use with compensation.
The fine can reach 50,000 euros for failure to register or exceeding the 90-day cap. Inspections are coordinated at the Bordeaux Metropole level.
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