Paris Is Ground Zero for Europe’s Backlash Against Illegal Airbnbs
Paris has become the epicenter of Europe’s crackdown on illegal Airbnb listings, as the city and others across the continent push back against short-term rentals that officials say exacerbate housing shortages and affordability issues. The city now limits rentals to homeowners for 90 days a year, while second homes can only be rented to students or business visitors, with strict registration and tax requirements. Airbnb, which controls about 44% of the global short-term rental market, has responded by expanding services, experiences, and bookings in growth markets outside of Europe. Paris officials aim to reclaim roughly 20,000 illegally listed apartments.
Fortune (03/27/26) Vivienne Walt
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