Nice is tightening enforcement on short-term rentals

Nice is tightening enforcement on short-term rentals and it’s another signal of where Europe is heading.Authorities in Nice are increasing inspections and enforcement against unregistered Airbnb-style rentals as the city tries to protect housing supply in the historic center and along the Riviera coast.Key rules operators need to know:• Registration with the city is mandatory• Primary residences capped at 120 nights per year• Second homes require a change-of-use authorization, which can be difficult to obtainNice remains one of the most lucrative STR markets in France thanks to year-round tourism and major international events.But like many European destinations, the direction is clear:more enforcement, stricter compliance, and tighter licensing.Europe isn’t banning STRs it’s forcing the sector to professionalise.Sourceshttps://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2043 (French government rules on short-term rentals)https://www.nice.fr/fr/logement/location-meublee-touristique (City of Nice official page on tourist rentals)https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/the-end-of-the-airbnb-wild-west-in-nice-new-2026-regulations-and-stricter-enforcement-reshape-the-french-riviera-housing-market/