As of October 13, 2026, Airbnb will introduce a new fee structure, charging hosts a single fee of 15.5%. This change could impact the income of hosts and potentially increase their taxable earnings. According to JD2M (Je déclare mon meublé), a specialist in accounting for non-professional furnished rental, the update will affect anyone who rents out their property through the platform. Currently, Airbnb charges 15% in fees for travelers and 3% for hosts. Starting October 13, 2026, the platform will implement a single fee system of 15.5% for hosts. For example, a host offering a night for 100 euros will now receive 84.50 euros (after deducting the 15.5% fee), whereas previously they received 97 euros (after a 3% fee). Travelers, on the other hand, will pay 100 euros for the same night instead of 115 euros, potentially leading to lower prices if hosts do not increase their rates. This change may lead to a decrease in income for hosts, as they will have to adjust their pricing strategies. "Travelers will continue to see the same prices displayed, or may even notice a decrease in prices if hosts forget to pass on this increase to rental prices," notes JD2M. Hosts will need to "make the effort to take out the calculator by October in order to recalculate their prices." The impact on taxes could be significant. "Traveler fees are added by the platform to the price per night, they therefore do not count as revenue, whereas the fees charged to the host do!" explains Baptiste Bochart, a lawyer for JD2M. If hosts increase their prices to compensate for the higher fees, their revenue—and thus their taxable base—will rise. For instance, a host who previously declared 10,000 euros in annual revenue will now have to declare 11,500 euros, with the net after tax decreasing from 6,298 euros to 5,788 euros. Some hosts may also change their legal status, moving from non-professional furnished rental (LMNP) to professional furnished rental (LMP). Others, even if they remain in the LMNP category, could face a shift from paying social withholdings to social contributions once their annual short-term rental income exceeds 23,000 euros. Once this threshold is crossed, the change is irreversible, even if future income drops below 23,000 euros. "This is certainly the main point of vigilance for hosts, because no going back will be possible afterwards," emphasizes Baptiste Bochart. The new fee structure highlights the importance of understanding the financial and tax implications of short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb. Hosts are advised to carefully review their options and consult with professionals to navigate these changes effectively.