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Se loger à Taiwan

Partially verified Dernière vérification June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

Taiwan's long-term rental market is dominated by the Chinese-language portal 591 (rent.591.com.tw), where the vast majority of listings appear; English-speaking nomads typically supplement it with foreigner-oriented services (Taiwan Housing), Facebook rental groups, and Airbnb. Standard residential leases run one to two years, with one year being the common minimum. By law (Rental Housing Market Development and Regulation Act, Art. 7) the security deposit cannot exceed two months' rent, and a one-to-two-month deposit is the norm in practice (three months is not unheard of in high-demand areas). Where an agent is involved, a brokerage commission of roughly half a month to one month's rent applies; many landlords also rent directly with no agency fee. Smaller units (studios, 1-2 bedrooms) often come furnished, while larger apartments and houses are frequently unfurnished, so furnished availability is mixed. A practical hurdle for new arrivals is that some landlords request a local Taiwanese guarantor, though this can often be negotiated, especially through an agency. Foreign residents holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) must register a change of residential address with the National Immigration Agency within 30 days of moving. For the first weeks, serviced apartments and monthly Airbnb/Booking stays provide a workable mid-term bridge, though at a premium over a standard lease.

Les bases de la location

Bail habituel
1 an
Dépôt de garantie
2 mois de loyer
Meublé
Meublé + non meublé
Marché moyenne durée
Marché moyen terme modéré
Déclaration de domicile
Exigée

Frais d'agence : When renting through an agent, the tenant typically pays a brokerage commission of roughly 0.5 to 1 month's rent. Many landlords list directly (especially on 591) without any agency fee, so agent involvement is avoidable.

Déclaration de domicile

Foreign residents holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) must apply to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to register a change of residential address within 30 days of moving (counted from the day after the change); failure to do so is subject to a fine. Foreigners on an ARC do not enter Taiwan's traditional Household Registration system, which applies to citizens.

Vos droits en tant que locataire

Taiwan's framework is judged by the Global Property Guide to be slightly pro-landlord, but baseline protections exist: the Rental Housing Market Development and Regulation Act caps the security deposit at two months' rent, and landlords may only terminate a lease on legally recognized grounds (Art. 10). Disputes can go to free mediation (via the Consumer Protection Committee or the municipal/county government) or to court. In practice, informal contracts and uneven enforcement can leave tenants exposed, so a written, signed lease is important.

Bon à savoir

  • Security deposit is legally capped at two months' rent (Rental Housing Market Development and Regulation Act, Art. 7), and 1-2 months is standard
  • 591 aggregates the overwhelming majority of listings, giving a deep, well-priced long-term market once you navigate the Chinese interface
  • Smaller furnished units exist, and serviced apartments plus monthly Airbnb provide an easy mid-term landing pad while you search
  • Many landlords rent directly, so agency commission (about half to one month's rent) is often avoidable

À surveiller

  • 591, the main portal, is almost entirely in Chinese, creating a language barrier that pushes some foreigners toward pricier English-friendly channels or agents
  • Some landlords request a local Taiwanese guarantor to co-sign, which can be difficult for new arrivals (though often negotiable, especially via an agency)
  • ARC holders must register a change of address with the National Immigration Agency within 30 days or face a fine
  • Furnished availability is uneven - larger apartments are often unfurnished - and short-term furnished stays carry a clear premium over a normal lease

Où chercher

591 (rent.591.com.tw) - dominant, mostly Chinese-languageTaiwan Housing (taiwanhousing.tw) - English-friendly alternativeFacebook rental/housing groupsAirbnb / Booking.com - for furnished short and mid-term stays

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Se loger à Taiwan : FAQ

Se loger à Taiwan : FAQ

Quel dépôt de garantie faut-il pour louer à Taiwan ?

Les propriétaires demandent généralement environ 2 moiss de loyer en dépôt de garantie, en plus du premier mois d'avance, plus d'éventuels frais d'agence (when renting through an agent, the tenant typically pays a brokerage commission of roughly 0.5 to 1 month's rent. many landlords list directly (especially on 591) without any agency fee, so agent involvement is avoidable.). Prévoyez cette somme en une fois avant votre arrivée.

Dois-je déclarer mon domicile à Taiwan ?

Oui — Foreign residents holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) must apply to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to register a change of residential address within 30 days of moving (counted from the day after the change); failure to do so is subject to a fine. Foreigners on an ARC do not enter Taiwan's traditional Household Registration system, which applies to citizens.

Puis-je trouver des locations meublées ou de courte durée à Taiwan ?

Meublé + non meublé et le marché moyenne durée sur lequel s'appuient les nomades est marché moyen terme modéré. Commencez votre recherche sur 591 (rent.591.com.tw) - dominant, mostly Chinese-language, Taiwan Housing (taiwanhousing.tw) - English-friendly alternative, Facebook rental/housing groups.

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