Rents and rental rules in Bidart

The law in Bidart

Is Bidart a high-demand area (zone tendue)?

Yes, Bidart is one of the high-demand municipalities (list annexed to decree no. 2013-392 of 10 May 2013). The notice period for a tenant of an unfurnished home is one month instead of three; it is already one month for a furnished home, a mobility lease or a student lease. In these municipalities, the annual « relocation » decree (no. 2026-644 of 20 July 2026, until 31 July 2027) also limits rent changes at re-letting and lease renewal.

Sources : Law of 6 July 1989, art. 15

Is rent capped in Bidart?

Yes. Bidart is part of the « Pays basque (communauté d'agglomération, 24 communes) » area, where the rent of a new lease cannot exceed the increased reference rent set each year by the prefect, since 25 November 2024. Last planned day of the experiment: 24 November 2026, unless a law extends it (a bill is being debated in Parliament).

Sources : ELAN law, art. 140

How much can an agency charge the tenant in Bidart?

At most €10.09 per m² of living area for the viewing, the application file and drawing up the lease (high-demand area), and €3.03 per m² for the inventory: for 40 m², €524.80 including tax at most. These caps only apply to agency listings; Leasy charges the tenant nothing.

Sources : Law of 6 July 1989, art. 5; caps in force since 1 January 2026

What security deposit can be asked?

At most 1 month of rent excluding charges for an unfurnished home, 2 for a furnished one.

Sources : Law of 6 July 1989, art. 22 and 25-6

Can a home rated G be rented?

No: a home rated G on the energy performance certificate can no longer be rented since 1 January 2025. For F and G, the rent cannot be reviewed either.

Sources : Law of 6 July 1989, art. 6 and 17-1

Rules last checked on 25 October 2026.

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