Rent control in Paris in 2026-2027 is based on two separate mechanisms: rent level controls, which impose a maximum reference rent on eligible properties, and rent increase controls, which restrict rent increases when a property is re-let or a lease is renewed. The maximum permitted rent in Paris depends on the geographical area, number of rooms, construction period, and type of rental. The maximum monthly rent excluding charges is calculated by multiplying the property's habitable floor area by the increased reference rent per square meter. Additional rent supplements may be applied under strict conditions but are prohibited for certain properties, particularly those with an F or G energy performance rating. The decree of July 20, 2026 extends rent increase restrictions in high-demand areas until July 31, 2027. However, the prefectural order of June 12, 2026 establishes reference rent ceilings in Paris for the period from July 1 to November 24, 2026, with any extension beyond that date depending on changes to the legislation. Landlords must also comply with annual rent revision rules based on the Rent Reference Index (IRL) and the information required in rental agreements. The official DRIHL interactive map allows landlords to check the applicable reference rents.
Are you the owner of an apartment in Paris and planning to rent it out? Before determining the rent, it is essential to understand the rules governing rent control in Paris in 2026-2027. These regulations aim to limit rents in the French capital, where rental demand remains particularly high.
Whether you are renting out an unfurnished or furnished property, you must comply with the increased reference rent, which is determined according to the property's characteristics and location, whenever this system applies. In certain cases, an additional rent supplement may also be charged.
How do you calculate the maximum permitted rent? What criteria should you consider when setting the rental price? How can you optimize your rental income while complying with the law?
Lodgis, a specialist in furnished rentals in Paris, explains how to set the right rent for your property in 2026-2027.
Paris is classified as a high-demand rental area (zone tendue), meaning that demand for housing exceeds the available rental supply. To prevent excessive rent increases and improve access to housing, public authorities introduced a rent control system.
Initially introduced under the ALUR law and then reinstated in Paris on July 1, 2019 under the ELAN law, this system requires landlords to comply with certain rent ceilings when setting the rent for an apartment.
Rent control in Paris mainly applies to:
Short-term vacation rentals and properties rented exclusively as secondary residences are not subject to this specific system.
In 2026, rent level controls in Paris apply to eligible new rental agreements and lease renewals as part of the experimental system established by the ELAN law. The currently published prefectural order sets reference rents until November 24, 2026. Separately, the rules restricting rent increases in high-demand areas have been extended until July 31, 2027 by the decree of July 20, 2026. The rent amount depends in particular on the property's location, habitable floor area, number of rooms, and characteristics.
To regulate rental prices, the Paris prefecture sets reference rents each year, expressed in euros per square meter of habitable floor area.
These reference figures are established using real estate market data collected by the Paris Metropolitan Area Rent Observatory (Observatoire des Loyers de l'Agglomération Parisienne, or OLAP).
Three amounts are defined for each category of property:
Contrary to popular belief, the decreased reference rent is not a mandatory minimum. Landlords may choose to rent out their apartment for a lower amount.
However, the base rent cannot exceed the increased reference rent applicable to the property, except where a legally permitted rent supplement applies.
Determining the rent for an apartment requires consideration of several factors: regulations, location, habitable floor area, property characteristics, equipment and amenities, and developments in the rental market.
Setting the rent too high may slow down the search for tenants or lead to disputes. Conversely, setting the rent too low may reduce the profitability of your real estate investment.
Specializing in furnished rentals in Paris and throughout France, Lodgis supports property owners with rental valuations, marketing, and property management.
Thanks to their knowledge of the rental market and Parisian neighborhoods, our teams help you determine a rent that reflects your apartment's characteristics and the applicable regulatory ceilings.
Lodgis can also advise you on how to enhance your property's value, improve the quality of its equipment, and identify amenities that may increase its appeal.
The aim is to make renting out your property easier, minimize vacancy periods, and secure your rental income.
Would you like to know your apartment's rental potential? Contact Lodgis for a personalized rental valuation and support tailored to your project.
The rent ceiling applicable in Paris is not the same for every property. It depends on several specific characteristics:
As a result, two apartments with the same floor area may have different rent ceilings depending on their location and category.
To set the rent for a property, the landlord must first identify the increased reference rent applicable to the apartment.
The calculation formula is as follows:
Maximum monthly rent excluding charges = habitable floor area × increased reference rent per m²
Let's take the example of a 35 m² furnished apartment in Paris, with an increased reference rent of €36/m².
The calculation would be:
35 m² × €36 = €1,260 per month excluding charges.
The landlord could therefore charge a maximum base rent of €1,260, excluding charges and any permitted rent supplement.
To find the ceiling applicable to an apartment, landlords can consult the official interactive map provided by the Regional and Interdepartmental Directorate for Housing and Accommodation (DRIHL).
This tool allows users to search for reference rents according to the property's address, number of rooms, construction period, and type of rental.
Once the information has been entered, the simulator displays the reference rent, the increased reference rent, and the decreased reference rent.
Consult the official map of reference rents in Paris.
The currently applicable reference rents were established by the prefectural order of June 12, 2026, for the period from July 1 to November 24, 2026. This order forms part of the experimental rent level control system established by the ELAN law. The continuation of this system beyond November 24, 2026 depends on the adoption of new legislation.
The rent control system allows an additional rent supplement when the property offers particular location or comfort features.
This supplement enables the landlord to charge a total amount exceeding the increased reference rent, but only under certain conditions.
To be permitted, the supplement must be justified by genuinely distinctive features compared with similar properties located in the same geographical area.
For example, an exceptional view of a historic monument or a particularly remarkable terrace may, depending on the circumstances, justify an additional rent supplement.
However, such features do not automatically allow the landlord to exceed the regulatory ceiling. Their exceptional nature must be demonstrated.
Furthermore, the base rent must be equal to the increased reference rent, and the rental agreement must specify the amount of the supplement and the characteristics justifying it.
Since August 18, 2022, certain property defects have prevented landlords from applying an additional rent supplement.
This is particularly the case when an apartment has:
Landlords must therefore carefully examine the condition and characteristics of their property before including an additional rent supplement in the lease.
In the event of a dispute, the landlord must provide evidence justifying this additional amount.
Respecting the rent ceiling is essential, but it is not enough to determine the most appropriate rental price for a property.
For landlords, the goal is also to set a rent that reflects the apartment's distinctive characteristics, tenants' expectations, and real estate market conditions.
Location is a determining factor when searching for accommodation.
An apartment located near a metro station, shops, educational institutions, or business districts may attract more prospective tenants.
The quality of the surrounding environment, access to services, and public transport connections all contribute to a property's appeal.
Although these factors do not necessarily justify an additional rent supplement, they can influence the apartment's positioning on the rental market, within the permitted rent ceiling.
In furnished rentals, the quality of the equipment and amenities plays an important role.
An apartment offering functional furniture, a fully equipped kitchen, a suitable Internet connection, and practical storage spaces is more likely to meet the expectations of tenants looking for a move-in-ready home.
The property's overall condition, natural light, and room layout are also important characteristics to consider when setting an attractive rent.
A well-presented furnished property can therefore make it easier to find tenants and reduce vacancy periods.
The Energy Performance Certificate (Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique, or DPE) has become an essential consideration in rental property investment management.
Since January 1, 2025, properties with a G energy rating have, in principle, no longer been eligible for new primary-residence rental agreements in mainland France.
In addition, properties rated F or G are subject to a rent freeze in situations covered by the regulations, particularly for annual rent revisions and changes of tenants.
Before renting out a property, landlords must therefore check its energy rating and anticipate any necessary renovation work.
Good energy performance can also make a property more appealing to prospective tenants.
When a tenant leaves a property, the landlord cannot automatically increase the rent for the next rental agreement.
Paris is subject to two separate mechanisms: rent level controls and rent increase controls in high-demand areas.
The first establishes a ceiling according to the property's characteristics. The second limits possible rent increases when a property is re-let or a lease is renewed.
In principle, the new rent cannot exceed the amount charged to the previous tenant, subject to exceptions provided for by the regulations.
Certain circumstances may allow a reassessment, particularly when the rent is significantly below market value or when qualifying renovation work has been carried out.
However, properties rated F or G are subject to additional restrictions.
When a rent revision clause is included in the lease, the landlord may, in principle, revise the rent once a year according to the Rent Reference Index (Indice de Référence des Loyers, or IRL), published quarterly by INSEE.
Any increase must comply with the procedures and deadlines established by law.
However, annual rent revisions are not permitted for F- or G-rated properties covered by the rent freeze.
It is therefore important to distinguish between setting the rent when signing the rental agreement, revising it annually, and potentially reassessing it when a lease is renewed.
A landlord who fails to comply with the rent ceiling applicable to their property may face penalties.
If the base rent exceeds the increased reference rent, the tenant may request a rent reduction and reimbursement of any excess amounts paid.
In Paris, the City of Paris may also intervene as part of its rent control enforcement responsibilities.
If the landlord fails to bring the rent into compliance after receiving formal notice, they may be subject to an administrative fine of up to €5,000 for an individual landlord and €15,000 for a legal entity.
Regarding additional rent supplements, tenants have three months from the signing of the lease to refer the matter to the Departmental Conciliation Commission (Commission Départementale de Conciliation).
If no agreement is reached, the dispute may then be brought before the competent court.
To minimize the risk of disputes, landlords are therefore advised to check the reference rents and ensure that all mandatory information appears in the rental agreement.
The maximum rent depends on the property's location, number of rooms, construction period, and type of rental. Landlords must comply with the increased reference rent applicable to their apartment, unless a legally justified additional rent supplement applies.
To check the permitted amount, consult the DRIHL's official reference rent map. Enter the property's address and characteristics to obtain the applicable reference values per square meter.
Furnished rentals are subject to the same general rent control principles as unfurnished rentals, but their reference rents are different. Whether the property is furnished is therefore taken into account when calculating the applicable ceiling.
Yes, when a property has exceptional location or comfort features and all legal conditions are met. The supplement must be justified in the rental agreement and cannot be applied if the property has certain defects defined by the regulations.
Increasing the rent between two tenancies is not always possible in Paris. The rules applicable in high-demand areas restrict increases, except in specific circumstances provided for by law. Properties rated F or G are subject to additional restrictions.
Two separate systems must be distinguished. The decree of July 20, 2026 extends rent increase controls in high-demand areas until July 31, 2027, particularly when a property is re-let or a lease is renewed. However, rent level controls in Paris, based on increased reference rents, are part of the experimental system established by the ELAN law. The prefectural order of June 12, 2026 sets reference rents for the period from July 1 to November 24, 2026. Continuing this system after that date requires changes to the legislative framework.
Are you the owner of a furnished rental property? Benefit from Lodgis' exptertise as a specialist in furnished rentals and rental management... starting at 3.9% including taxes!
Do you want to list your property on our website? Post your listing right now, it is FREE and NON-EXCLUSIVE!
List your propertyDo you want to learn more about our rental offers and management starting at 3.9% including taxes? Our expert agents are at your disposal!
Contact us +33 1 70 39 11 07
Our advice on furnished rentals in Paris.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Aix en Provence.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Bordeaux.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Grenoble.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Lille.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Lyon.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Montpellier.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Nantes.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Strasbourg.
Our advice on furnished rentals in Toulouse.