ACCOMMODATION CLASSIFICATION
Holiday rental star rating in Chamonix: why get your property rated?
Cham'Concierge helps owners in Chamonix, Argentière and Les Houches get their property classified as a furnished holiday rental (meublé de tourisme), from 1 to 5 stars. The classification visit is carried out in partnership with Un Hôtel Autrement.
A classified property means much more favourable taxation for you, a fairer tourist tax for your guests and a recognised quality offer for the whole destination.
Chamonix · Argentière · Les Houches
Battu o Belin, Chalet Papillon · Chamonix
WHY IN 2026?
Why get your property classified in 2026?
Much more advantageous taxation
Since the Le Meur law of November 2024, the gap between classified and unclassified properties has widened sharply. For income received from 2026, under the micro-BIC tax regime:
Classified furnished rental: 50% allowance, up to €83,600 of income per year
Unclassified furnished rental: 30% allowance, and only up to €15,000 of income per year
Above €15,000 of income, an unclassified furnished rental leaves the micro-BIC regime and moves to the actual-profit regime, with full accounting. For example, on €15,000 of income, you declare €7,500 if your property is classified, compared with €10,500 if it is not.
Lower social contributions
If you rent as a micro-entrepreneur, the contribution rate is 6% for a classified furnished rental, compared with 21.2% for an unclassified one.
A more advantageous tourist tax for your guests
For a classified property, the tourist tax is a fixed amount per night and per person, depending on the number of stars. For an unclassified property, it is a percentage of the nightly price, up to 5%, which often works out more expensive for guests.
More visibility and trust
Promotion in the materials of the Haute-Savoie tourist offices and on the Savoie Mont Blanc website
Option to accept ANCV holiday vouchers (chèques-vacances)
Official stars that reassure guests when they book
La Rivière, Aiguille du Midi · Chamonix
THE PROCESS
How does the furnished holiday rental classification work?
01
Reviewing your property
We review your property with you and the star category you are aiming for.
02
The inspection visit
Un Hôtel Autrement carries out the inspection visit, using the national grid of 133 criteria.
03
The certificate
You receive the visit certificate within one month. You then have 15 days to refuse the proposed classification. Unless you refuse, it is granted. Your classification is valid for 5 years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is classification compulsory in Chamonix?
No, it remains optional. However, renting out a second home on a short-term basis in Chamonix requires authorisation from the town hall and a registration number.
How long is the classification valid?
Five years. A new visit then allows it to be renewed.
I am declaring my 2025 income: does the change already apply?
No. For 2025 income, declared in 2026, unclassified furnished rentals exceptionally keep the 50% allowance. The new rules apply to income received from 2026: so now is the right time to get your property classified.
Which types of accommodation can be classified?
Hotels, tourist residences, furnished holiday rentals, campsites and holiday villages.
CLASSIFICATION
Get your property classified
Do you own an apartment or chalet in the Chamonix valley? Contact us to arrange the classification visit.
Giuseppe & Bénédicte