1. What is the rent control in Paris?

Since July 1, 2019, the City of Paris has been applying a rent control system to better regulate rental prices.
It applies to:

• Any rental used as a primary residence;

• Mobility leases (intended for students, interns, employees on temporary assignments).

In practice, the Parisian territory is divided into more than 100 sectors, each with a reference rent expressed in €/sqm excluding charges.
To check the applicable ceiling for a specific address, you can use the official simulator here.

Since mid-2023, the Parisian rental market has been marked by high tension, particularly on small unfurnished units.
Two main factors explain this situation:

• Rising demand: the sudden increase in interest rates has pushed many potential buyers back into renting.

• Shrinking supply: rent control, the increase in property tax, and energy renovation obligations are holding back some owners, thus reducing the number of available properties.

As a result: tension is at its peak on small units rented unfurnished as a primary residence, and slightly lower on the furnished market, especially for larger properties.

2. How is the rent ceiling set?

The reference rent depends on several criteria:

• Exact address of the property;

• Year of construction of the building;

• Number of main rooms;

• Type of rental: unfurnished or furnished.

Each listing must therefore respect this increased ceiling, under penalty of sanctions.

3. Can the ceiling be exceeded with a rent supplement?

Yes, it is possible to add a rent supplement under certain conditions.
This must be justified by exceptional characteristics of the property, such as:

• A spacious terrace;

• An unobstructed view;

• A private garden, etc.

However, regulations remain vague regarding the assessment of these elements, leaving a certain margin of interpretation to owners and exposing them to possible disputes with tenants.

4. A system that can still be improved

Despite its advantages, rent control has certain limitations:

• Inconsistencies for properties located on the border between two zones with different rents;

• An application difficulty for atypical housing;

• An improved transparency thanks to the digitization of offers, but not yet perfect.

In short, control structures the market better, but does not completely eliminate disparities.

5. Why are our owners little concerned?

At BAUVAUT, 3/4 of the rentals carried out escape rent control.
We favor the signing of Civil Code leases, which concern:

• Rentals to companies;

• Company housing;

• Secondary residences for tenants.

In this framework, the rent is set freely, without being restricted by the ceilings of classic rent control.
To learn more, consult our section dedicated to the advantages of the Civil Code lease.

6. Conclusion: Rent control 2025, what you need to remember

Rent control in Paris aims to regulate the prices of primary residences and protect tenants.
Even though it offers more visibility on rates, it still contains imprecisions and margins of interpretation.

For investors or owners wishing to escape these constraints, the Civil Code lease remains an excellent alternative, offering more freedom in setting rents.

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