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Airbnb Bears Real Responsibility in France’s Housing Crisis

Le Monde

Airbnb has not only disrupted the tourist rental market but also encouraged the conversion of primary residences into short-term rental properties, fueling France’s housing crisis with 30% of Paris listings now used exclusively for short-term stays and the sector becoming widely financialized. Though a 2024 law aimed to regulate short-term rentals, enforcement is insufficient and taxation remains advantageous, making urgent action necessary.

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