English guide — updated for the 2026 decree
Paris rent control,
explained
Eligible private primary-residence leases in Paris are subject to an official base-rent ceiling — the loyer de référence majoré — set for the city's 80 administrative quartiers, by number of rooms, construction period and furnished status. Current ceilings for a two-room unfurnished flat average from 27,2 €/m² in the east to 37,5 €/m² in the 7th arrondissement, and furnished caps run about 14,0% higher. Here is how the published grid works. These averages describe ceilings, not rents achieved.
Checked on . The decree covers 1 July–24 November 2026; no later period is assumed.
How the cap is calculated
The prefecture publishes, for each quartier, a reference rent per square metre with a ceiling 20% above it (the majoré) and a lower reference 30% below. The base-rent ceiling before other lease restrictions is: official increased reference for your quartier, room count, construction period and furnished status × surface area in m². Article 4 of the decree of 12 June 2026 covers 1 July–24 November 2026. The appropriate text must be checked for any other date. The lower reference is not a universal minimum rent.
Official references: 2026 decree, Service Public: Paris lease rules and remedies, Paris City Hall: supplements, DRIHL: eligible leases.
Current ceilings: the highest and lowest quartiers
Average ceiling for a two-room unfurnished flat (mean of the four construction periods), from the 2026 decree:
| Quartier | Arrondissement | Avg. ceiling (2-room, unfurnished) |
|---|---|---|
| Ecole-Militaire | Paris 7e | 37,5 €/m² |
| Gros-Caillou | Paris 7e | 37,5 €/m² |
| Invalides | Paris 7e | 37,5 €/m² |
| Notre-Dame des Champs | Paris 6e | 37,5 €/m² |
| Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin | Paris 7e | 37,5 €/m² |
| Villette | Paris 19e | 27,2 €/m² |
| Saint-Fargeau | Paris 20e | 27,2 €/m² |
| Pont-de-Flandre | Paris 19e | 27,2 €/m² |
| Chapelle | Paris 18e | 27,2 €/m² |
| Gare | Paris 13e | 27,2 €/m² |
What this means for your strategy
- Furnished references differ from unfurnished references. Compare the specific category and equipment obligations; the average ceiling difference does not establish a net return.
- Construction period is one criterion in the published grid. An average difference between periods does not establish a causal effect of architectural character.
- A rent supplement needs a separate legal assessment and written justification. A view or terrace is not automatic permission to add one.
- Energy performance and re-letting restrictions can further limit the rent or the ability to let. The ceiling calculation does not check these conditions.
AD GESTION verifies the cap, the re-letting limit and the lease wording for every property we manage — in French and in English. Our free simulator computes your exact ceiling from the official figures (interface in French, figures universal).
Frequently asked questions
Rent control in practice
What does the Paris rent ceiling cover?
For eligible private primary-residence leases, the base rent is limited by the published increased reference for the area and category. The decree of 12 June 2026 states a validity period from 1 July to 24 November 2026. Charges and any legally justified supplement are separate; re-letting rules can impose a lower amount.
What can happen if the base rent exceeds the ceiling?
Service Public explains that compliance and repayment may be required, with administrative fines up to €5,000 for an individual and €15,000 for a legal entity. Deadlines and procedures depend on the claim; this guide does not determine the outcome of an individual dispute.
When can a rent supplement apply?
Paris City Hall describes a supplement for qualifying location or comfort features not already reflected in the reference rent. It must be stated and justified in the lease. Certain defects, including an F or G energy rating, bar it. The published deadline to bring a supplement challenge to the conciliation commission is three months from signature.
Do furnished rentals use the same figures?
No. The decree provides separate furnished and unfurnished references. AD GESTION calculates a mean difference of 14.0% across 1,280 matched area, room and construction-period combinations for 2026. This is a comparison of regulatory ceilings, not an observed revenue or return. Mobility leases also fall within the rent-control scope described by the DRIHL.
Is the ceiling sufficient to set a new tenant’s rent?
No. The previous rent, re-letting restrictions, energy performance and characteristics of the lease also matter. The 2026 calculator only multiplies the relevant increased reference by the habitable area. It does not approve a rent supplement or certify that a property may be let.
Where do the 2,560 figures come from?
From the official decree of 12 June 2026. Annex 1 maps 80 administrative quartiers to 14 sectors. Annex 2 supplies each sector’s four room counts, four construction periods and two rental types. AD GESTION transcribed and checked the tables on 25 October 2026. They are not an extrapolation of the 2025 open-data file.
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