What legislation applies to holiday rentals in Les Houches?
Les Houches resorts are subject to seasonal rental regulations, which vary depending on the town and the type of property you wish to rent, whether it's a primary or secondary residence. If you're thinking of renting out a property on Airbnb in Les Houches, here are the rules to follow:
If you wish to rent your main residence in Les Houches :
Your principal residence is defined as the property you occupy for more than 8 months of the year.
To rent this property on Airbnb in Les Houches:
- Do not exceed 120 days of rental per year.
- Declare your property as a "meublé de tourisme" at Les Houches town hall: you will receive a registration number to mention in your Airbnb ad.
- If you are a tenant, obtain your landlord's permission to sublet the property.
See our article on seasonal rental legislation to find out more about Airbnb regulations for principal residences.
If you want to rent out your holiday home in Les Houches :
Second homes are defined as properties that you occupy for less than 8 months of the year.
To rent a second home in Les Houches as a seasonal rental:
- You can rent for any length of time.
- You must declare your property as a "meublé de tourisme" at Les Houches town hall: you will receive a registration number to mention in your Airbnb ad.
Read our article on seasonal rental legislation for second homes to find out more.
Payment of tourist tax
Whether you rent out your primary or secondary residence in Les Houches, you're required to pay the taxe de séjour to your local council. However, the good news is that vacation rental platforms such as Airbnb collect the taxe de séjour from travelers on your behalf, so you don't have to do a thing!
The profitability of holiday rentals in Les Houches
Without a doubt! The decision to opt for the seasonal rental of a property in Les Houches can be extremely lucrative. Indeed, the resort of Les Houches is a very popular vacation destination, renowned for its prestige. Most of the hotels and other accommodations on site offer high-quality services at high prices, which excludes some holidaymakers. So by offering a holiday rental in Les Houches, even at a lower price than those charged by the professionals, you're likely to get a quick return on your investment.
To manage your vacation rentals in Les Houches, opt for Airbnb Smartstay concierge service.
Managing a holiday rental in Les Houches can be time-consuming and often requires you to be present on site, which can be a problem when you're renting a second home.
Fortunately, our Airbnb concierge service has opened in Les Houches and offers a complete vacation rental management service, similar to that offered in other ski resorts. Smartstay takes care of every stage of the rental process: creation and optimization of your ad, distribution on several rental platforms (such as Airbnb, Abritel-HomeAway or Booking), rate adjustment, selection of travelers, 7/7 assistance, housekeeping and key delivery services.
It's an ideal turnkey solution for those who don't want to worry about the details of renting, but still want to put their Les Houches property up for seasonal rental for a given period.
Read our full article to find out more about our vacation rental management services in ski resorts such as Chamonix.
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