Tense zone: change in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

The Gulf of Saint-Tropez in a tense zone: what consequences for the inhabitants?

The classification of the municipalities of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez as a tense zone has provoked many reactions. This measure, which aims to regulate a particularly dynamic real estate market, has direct consequences on the daily lives of residents, whether they are owners or tenants. Analysis.

Gassin – One of the Gulf towns in a tense area

What is a tense area?

A tense area is an area where demand for housing far exceeds supply, leading to a significant increase in prices and difficulties in accessing housing for certain categories of the population. This imbalance is often due to a strong tourist attraction, as is the case of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Which municipalities are concerned?

For the time being, the municipalities concerned are Plan de la Tour (zone A), Gassin and Ramatuelle (zone Abis).

This change has been effective since July 2024.

What are the consequences of classification as a tense area?

Classification as a tense area entails several regulatory measures aimed at regulating the real estate market, such as:

• Rent control

  
  

  • Capping: rents are capped, which limits possible increases during a lease renewal or a new rental.

  
  

  • Limited indexation: the annual revaluation of rents is regulated.

  
  

• Termination conditions

  
  

  • Reduced notice period for the tenant: the tenant can terminate their lease within a shorter period.

  
  

  • Limited grounds for termination for the owner: the grounds for which an owner can recover their accommodation are restricted.

  
  

• Financial assistance

  
  

  • Easier access to certain assistance: tenants can benefit from certain housing assistance (APL, ALS) or zero-rate loans (PTZ) under certain conditions.

  
  

  • Incentive for renovation: financial assistance can be set up to encourage owners to carry out energy renovation work.