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Lille: a shock measure to limit Airbnbs
Lille: a shock measure to limit Airbnbs
(France 2)
In Lille, in the North, from April 1, to rent your second home on Airbnb, you will have to offer equivalent accommodation in the same area, such as an office or commercial premises, transformed into long-term accommodation. A measure taken to regulate the market for furnished tourist accommodation.
This is a measure that should further shake Airbnb on its foundations. In Lille (North), from April 1, it will be impossible to rent your second home on the famous platform without solid compensation. It will be necessary to offer equivalent accommodation in the same area, such as an office or commercial premises, transformed into long-term housing. In a concierge service which manages the rental of 400 Airbnb properties, the activity represents 65% of turnover. For its 110 employees, this measure marks the end of rentals on the platform.
Tenants who struggle to find accommodation
The measure has existed in Lille since 2019, but it will be strengthened from April, because for tenants, looking for accommodation often means difficulty. More than 3,000 furnished tourist accommodations are available for rental in Lille. This is 11% more than in 2022. And due to the Olympic Games, new requests from owners are exploding. So, to regulate the market, the city assumes a tougher tone.
