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90-Day Limit: What It Changes for You in 2026
ÔME HOUSEKEEPING
August 15, 2026 at 8:18:31 PM
The Le Meur law is now in effect. In the Basque Country, as in many French cities, renting out your primary residence short-term is still possible - but capped at 90 nights per year. It's a new reality, not a disaster. With the right strategy, these 90 nights can be your 90 best nights.
90 days: the new rules of the game
The Le Meur law regulates the rental of primary residences: 90 nights maximum per year in municipalities that have activated the measure. Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz have already adopted it. Other municipalities in the Basque Country are following suit.
Concretely: fewer available nights, but a more concentrated market. Travelers will have fewer options. Well-rated, clean, and responsive properties will be more sought after - and at higher rates.
One thing to remember: registration on the Declaloc portal is mandatory before May 20, 2026.
120 well-managed nights are worth more than 120 improvised ones. Constraints become an advantage when quality delivers.
Fewer nights, not less value
90 well-occupied days are worth more than 120 half-empty ones.
The real question isn't how many nights you have - it's what each night brings in. A flawless, well-rated property, displayed with a Superhost or Quality Apartment badge, gets booked first and rents for more.
Two adjustments are enough to offset the limitation:
- Concentrate availability during high-demand periods (July-August, Bayonne festivals, school holidays, surf events)
- Ensure consistent quality to maintain 5-star reviews and justify premium pricing
Your peace of mind is our business
What changes with 90 days: every turnover counts double. A morning check-out, an afternoon check-in - if the cleaning isn't perfect and on time, you lose a booking or damage your rating.
ÔME HOUSEKEEPING steps in between each stay with tight timelines and consistent quality. You don't have to manage it. You don't have to think about it. You open your app, you check your reviews, and you sleep soundly.
Conclusion
The Le Meur law is redrawing the rules for short-term rentals in the Basque Country. Less imposed volume, but more demanding requirements - and therefore more value for those who play the quality game. ÔME HOUSEKEEPING is here so you can be one of them, without any extra effort on your part.
Tip
Registration on Declaloc is mandatory before May 20, 2026 for all tourist rentals. An online process taking less than 30 minutes - don't forget it.