Here is some information for any of you out there who are either running a gite complex or just renting your house out for the occassional week.
The clock is ticking for owners of holiday homes and gites in France to register their property with the local mairie before 1 July 2010 deadline – homeowners could face a fine from €45 to €450 if they fail to do so.
Following the introduction of a tourism law, which was passed in July last year, anyone who runs a gite or a furnished holiday let in France must make a declaration to the maire in the commune where the property is situated. Also, if you are planning on running a holiday rental, you should register before commencing business.
Complete the two page form – Déclaration en mairie de location d’un meublé de tourisme – Cerfa 14004-01 (pdf download).
The form needs to be sent to the mairie in the commune where your property is located who should sign, stamp it and return it to you.
What if you don’t register?
The speculation is that in addition to fines, anyone running a gite/accommodation not registered with the Marie could be closed down. It’s very simple for the tax authorities to search online French holiday rental portals to check who has conformed. Is it worth the risk?
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