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The leading military port in the Mediterranean and prefecture of the Var department, Toulon is experiencing a tourism boom thanks to its exceptional harbor, naval heritage and proximity to the Var coastline beaches. The city has implemented moderate regulation of short-term rentals, with compensation required from the second property onward.
120 days
Annual limit
50 000 €
Maximum fine
From the 2nd property
Compensation
Rental day limit in Toulon
In Toulon, primary residences can only be rented as vacation accommodation for 120 days per year. Toulon maintains the legal limit of 120 days per year for renting a primary residence as furnished tourist accommodation. The city has not opted for the 90-day reduction, considering that rental market pressure remains lower than in Nice or Marseille. Platforms automatically block bookings beyond the threshold.
Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo) must block listings in Toulon beyond 120 days. Any excess exposes the owner to a fine of up to 50 000 €.
Usage change and compensation in Toulon
To convert a property into a vacation rental in Toulon, a usage change authorization is required. Compensation: From the 2nd property.
In Toulon, compensation is required from the second property onward listed as a tourist rental by the same owner. This measure aims to preserve the residential balance in popular neighborhoods such as Le Mourillon, the port area and the old town. The owner must return to the traditional rental market an equivalent surface area to that withdrawn.
Quotas and restrictions in Toulon
No quota
Toulon does not apply a quota system by neighborhood. However, city hall monitors the evolution of furnished tourist accommodation numbers, particularly in the Mourillon, old town and port areas. The development of cruise tourism and the rehabilitation of the old town center have increased rental pressure in these zones.
Fines and enforcement in Toulon
In Toulon, property owners in violation face fines of up to 50 000 €.
Fines provided by national legislation apply in Toulon: up to €10,000 for failure to register and €50,000 for unauthorized change of use. The municipality has increased its vigilance since 2024, particularly in seafront co-ownership buildings where neighborhood complaints related to short-term rentals have multiplied.
Specific rules in Toulon
- Mandatory city hall registration with a 13-character number
- Compensation required from the second furnished tourist property held by the same owner
- Increased vigilance on seafront and Mourillon co-ownership buildings
- Tourist tax collected by platforms and remitted to the Toulon Provence Mediterranee Metropolitan Authority
- Mandatory compliance with co-ownership rules, particularly residential use clauses
Energy rating (DPE): Toulon has a varied building stock: Haussmann-style buildings on Boulevard de Strasbourg, old housing in the upper town, seaside residences in Le Mourillon and 1960s constructions. Old town center buildings, often in poor thermal condition, will require renovations to meet progressively stricter energy performance certificate requirements.
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
Yes, renting in Le Mourillon is possible subject to city hall registration and compliance with the 120-day limit for the primary residence. If it is your second tourist rental property, a change of use authorization with compensation will be required. Also check your co-ownership rules.
You can rent a single property as furnished tourist accommodation without compensation in Toulon. From the second property onward, change of use authorization with compensation is mandatory. This rule applies regardless of the neighborhood in Toulon.
Yes, the development of the Toulon cruise port generates growing demand for short-term accommodation, particularly on pre- and post-stopover days. The port, city center and Mourillon neighborhoods are the most sought after by cruise passengers staying ashore.
The old town of Toulon is not subject to additional restrictions compared to the rest of the municipality. The same rules apply: mandatory registration, 120-day maximum for the primary residence and compensation from the second property. However, city hall remains vigilant about the evolution of the rental stock in this area undergoing rehabilitation.
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