Holiday rentals in 2025: what's changing

Owners of furnished holiday lets or occasional landlords, 2025 doesn't do things by halves! Between new tax obligations, energy requirements and stricter local controls, it pays to be well informed if you want to carry on letting with peace of mind. Here is a clear (and slightly cheeky) overview of the rules you need to know.

Holiday rentals in 2025: what's changing (and what you really need to know)

Let's start with the crux of the matter: tax. The French government has decided to tighten the screw on the micro-BIC scheme, well known for its simplicity. From 2025, it will only apply if your rental income does not exceed 30,000 € a year (compared with 77,700 € previously). Everyone else will fall under the régime réel (actual-expenses scheme), with an obligation to keep accounts worthy of a small hotel.

Tax breaks will also now be subject to a strict condition: having declared your activity, obtained a registration number and complied with local rules. In short, farewell to "under the radar" listings on platforms with no paperwork at all.

The compulsory DPE: watch out for energy sieves

A major new development: the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) becomes compulsory for holiday rentals if you exceed 120 days of letting per year. And that's not all: from January 2025, it will be prohibited to let a property rated F or G.

Put simply, if your cosy little studio tends to turn into a freezer in winter, you will need to invest in insulation. But rest assured: a good DPE is also a genuine marketing argument with guests who care about the environment (and about their electricity bill)! Local controls: town halls take the wheel

Another major change: local authorities are gaining more power to regulate holiday letting. Some towns and cities can now set a maximum number of days per year, require specific authorisation, or insist that commercial premises be converted into housing in order to earn the right to let.

In Paris, Lyon, Nice, Annecy and Bordeaux, the new rules are already in place or in preparation. So if you let in a high-demand area, it is essential to check with your town hall. Because no, "I didn't know" won't get you very far against a hefty fine.

Good to know: what you should do now

Check your rental income: if you go over 30,000 €, get ready for the régime réel. Have a DPE carried out if you haven't already, especially for older properties. Ask your town hall about local authorisations and quotas.

In 2025, holiday letting is certainly becoming more tightly regulated, but it is far from doomed. Well prepared, you will be able to carry on welcoming guests from all over the world with a smile… and a property that complies with the law! Just starting out in holiday letting? Have a look at our article Holiday rental regulations for everything you need to know about the formalities.