Do you have tourist accommodation and would like to offer it for rental? Consult our dedicated FAQ to find out all the procedures to complete, particularly those related to tourist tax.
What should I do before starting to rent my tourist accommodation?
You need to perform a prior declaration at the town hall. This formality is mandatory, failing which you are liable to a fine of 450 euros.
For accommodation located in the municipalities of Châteauroux, Fiery, Arthon, Quinces, Déols, Etrechet, Maron, Montierchaume et Saint-Maur, the declaration must be made directly online on the site DeclaLoc. For the other communes of the agglomeration, you should contact your town hall directly to fill in the Deer 14004*04.
Once this declaration is completed, you will receive an email giving you access to your personal space on the dedicated website to the collection of tourist tax in Châteauroux and its surrounding area.
What is the tourist tax?
La tourist tax is a mandatory tax payable per person per night for any stay in tourist accommodation. Its amount varies:
- depending on the type of accommodation (hotel, furnished accommodation, camping, etc.)
- depending on whether the establishment is classified or not.
The amount thus collected is then returned to the municipality in which the tourist accommodation concerned is located.
What is the tourist tax used for?
Revenue from the tourist tax enables local authorities to have additional resources to develop the tourist offer in their territories.
Who collects the tourist tax?
The tourist office Chateauroux Berry Tourism, established as an EPIC since 2016, receives the proceeds from the tourist tax collected by the municipalities included in its scope of competence, in accordance with article L. 133-7 of the Tourism Code.
Who must pay the tourist tax?
The tourist tax must be paid by the vacationer who stays in one of the following accommodations:
- palace,
- tourist hotel,
- tourism residence,
- tourist accommodation or vacation rental between individuals (including a room in a private home),
- bed and breakfast,
- holiday Village,
- outdoor accommodation (camping, caravanning, motorhome areas and tourist parking lots),
- Marina.
However, certain people are exempt from paying tourist tax, namely:
- minors,
- holders of a seasonal employment contract employed in the municipality where the accommodation is located,
- people benefiting from emergency accommodation or temporary rehousing.
How is the payment of the tourist tax carried out?
The tourist tax is paid by the vacationer, in addition to the price of accommodation, to the landlord, hotelier or owner (or to the professional who provides the Internet reservation service on behalf of the landlord, hotelier or owner). The latter then pays it back to the municipality. The invoice given to the customer must clearly indicate the amount of the tax added to the price of the accommodation.
As a host, how should I declare tourist tax?
The declaration of tourist tax differs depending on whether:
- you rent your accommodation directly,
- you rent your accommodation via a digital platform (Booking, AirBnb, Abritel, etc.).
If you rent your live hosting you must declare the tourist tax to the administration at the start of each month for the past month. This declaration is made via the dedicated website. An invoice detailing your declarations relating to the tourist tax will be automatically generated.
If you rent your accommodation via A digital platform, the declaration of the day tax is carried out directly by the platform concerned. You will therefore not have to take any action on your side.
Tourist tax rates per night and per person in Châteauroux Métropole
| Accommodation categories | Until 31/12/2023 | From 01/01/2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Palaces | 1,60 € | 1,75 € |
| 5-star tourist hotels, 5-star tourist residences and 5-star furnished tourist accommodation | 1,35 € | 1,50 € |
| 4-star tourist hotels, 4-star tourist residences, 4-star tourist accommodation | 1,10 € | 1,20 € |
| 3-star tourist hotels, 3-star tourist residences, 3-star tourist accommodation | 0,85 € | 0,95 € |
| 2-star tourist hotels, 2-star tourist residences, 2-star tourist accommodation, 4 and 5-star holiday villages | 0,65 € | 0,70 € |
| 1-star tourist hotels, 1-star tourist residences, 1-star furnished tourist accommodation, 1, 2 and 3-star holiday villages, guest rooms, collective inns | 0,50 € | 0,55 € |
| Campgrounds and caravan sites classified as 3, 4 and 5 stars and any other outdoor accommodation sites of equivalent characteristics, pitches in motorhome areas and tourist car parks per 24-hour period | 0,35 € | 0,40 € |
| Campgrounds and caravan sites classified as 1 and 2 stars and any other outdoor accommodation sites of equivalent characteristics, marinas | 0,20 € | 0,20 € |
| Accommodation awaiting classification or without classification (percentage to be applied to the amount of the night excluding taxes) | 4% | 5% |