Rent control
Rent control in Paris 2026
Paris is subject to rent control. The base rent of a listed dwelling is capped at the increased reference rent set by prefectural decree.
- Status
- Territory subject to rent control
- Rate sectors
- 80 (Amérique, Archives, Arsenal, Arts-et-Metiers, Auteuil, Batignolles, Bel-Air, Belleville, Bercy, Bonne-Nouvelle, Chaillot, Champs-Elysées, Charonne, Chaussée-d'Antin, Clignancourt, Combat, Croulebarbe, Ecole-Militaire, Enfants-Rouges, Epinettes, Europe, Faubourg-Montmartre, Faubourg-du-Roule, Folie-Méricourt, Gaillon, Gare, Goutte-d'Or, Grandes-Carrières, Grenelle, Gros-Caillou, Halles, Hôpital-Saint-Louis, Invalides, Jardin-des-Plantes, Javel 15Art, La Chapelle, Madeleine, Mail, Maison-Blanche, Monnaie, Montparnasse, Muette, Necker, Notre-Dame, Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Odeon, Palais-Royal, Parc-de-Montsouris, Petit-Montrouge, Picpus, Place-Vendôme, Plaine de Monceaux, Plaisance, Pont-de-Flandre, Porte-Dauphine, Porte-Saint-Denis, Porte-Saint-Martin, Père-Lachaise, Quinze-Vingts, Rochechouart, Roquette, Saint-Ambroise, Saint-Fargeau, Saint-Georges, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Merri, Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin, Saint-Victor, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Sainte-Avoie, Sainte-Marguerite, Salpêtrière, Sorbonne, St-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Ternes, Val-de-Grace, Villette, Vivienne)
- Barème validity
- From July 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026
- Prefectural decree
- Arrêté préfectoral n° IDF-2026-06-12-00003 du 12 juin 2026 fixant les loyers de référence, les loyers de référence majorés et les loyers de référence minorés pour la ville de Paris, applicable du 1er juillet 2026 au 24 novembre 2026
Find your ceiling from your address
Your rent-control zone is detected automatically from your address — no need to know it. Adjust the number of rooms, construction period and furnished status to get the maximum authorized rent.
How does rent control work?
In territories subject to rent control (article 140 of the ELAN law of 23 November 2018), the base rent of a listed dwelling cannot exceed the increased reference rent set each year by prefectural decree. This ceiling, expressed in €/m², depends on the geographic sector, the number of rooms, the construction period and whether the dwelling is furnished.
A rent supplement may be added to the ceiling only if the dwelling has exceptional location or comfort features; it must be justified in the lease and remains prohibited for dwellings rated F or G on the EPC. The reference rent and increased reference rent are mandatory mentions in the lease.
If the ceiling is exceeded, the tenant may refer the matter to the departmental conciliation commission, and the prefect may, after formal notice, impose an administrative fine of up to €5,000 for an individual landlord and €15,000 for a legal entity, in addition to refunding the overcharge.
FAQ
What is the maximum authorized rent in Paris?
The base rent cannot exceed the increased reference rent (+20% of the reference rent) applicable to the sector and dwelling characteristics, multiplied by the living area. This page's simulator gives the exact amount in Paris from your address.
How do I find my rent-control zone in Paris?
You don't need to know it: enter your address in the simulator above and your zone is detected automatically from its location. You can also click your sector directly on the map.
What does a landlord risk for exceeding the ceiling in Paris?
The tenant can demand a rent reduction and a refund of the overcharge. After an unheeded formal notice, the prefect may impose an administrative fine of up to €5,000 for an individual and €15,000 for a legal entity.
Is a rent supplement possible?
A rent supplement may be added to the maximum base rent only if the dwelling has exceptional location or comfort features stated in the lease. It is prohibited for dwellings rated F or G on the EPC.
Rent control by Paris arrondissement
Each Paris arrondissement has its own schedule, set neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Pick yours to see the local ceilings and check your rent from your address.
- Paris 1er 4 quartiers increased up to 49.40 €/m²
- Paris 2e 4 quartiers increased up to 49.40 €/m²
- Paris 3e 4 quartiers increased up to 48.10 €/m²
- Paris 4e 4 quartiers increased up to 49.40 €/m²
- Paris 5e 4 quartiers increased up to 48.10 €/m²
- Paris 6e 4 quartiers increased up to 52.20 €/m²
- Paris 7e 4 quartiers increased up to 52.20 €/m²
- Paris 8e 4 quartiers increased up to 49.40 €/m²
- Paris 9e 4 quartiers increased up to 49.40 €/m²
- Paris 10e 4 quartiers increased up to 46.00 €/m²
- Paris 11e 4 quartiers increased up to 44.20 €/m²
- Paris 12e 4 quartiers increased up to 43.10 €/m²
- Paris 13e 4 quartiers increased up to 46.00 €/m²
- Paris 14e 4 quartiers increased up to 46.00 €/m²
- Paris 15e 4 quartiers increased up to 44.50 €/m²
- Paris 16e 4 quartiers increased up to 43.90 €/m²
- Paris 17e 4 quartiers increased up to 44.50 €/m²
- Paris 18e 4 quartiers increased up to 43.10 €/m²
- Paris 19e 4 quartiers increased up to 40.40 €/m²
- Paris 20e 4 quartiers increased up to 43.10 €/m²