The increase in this tax paid by 33 million French people is known.
It is a figure always expected with a huge reluctance on the part of the owners. The property tax weighs heavily in the finances of holders of houses and apartments. Every year, this local tax increases, to the rhythm of inflation. Inevitably, you have to pay more. In the past two years have been marked by an outbreak of the bill, at least 11%, but sometimes much more in certain cities.
For 2025, the increase in property tax is already known. Its calculation is based on economic indicators published in early December. If a new increase is already announced, the owners will be able to “breathe” a little since the increase will not be as dizzying as recently.
Indeed, the minimum increase in property tax will only be “1.7% in 2025. Thus, on the opinions which will be received at the end of the summer by the 33 million owners liable for this tax, The note will be slightly increasing.
For example, if you paid 500 euros in property tax in 2024, the amount will be € 508.50 in 2025. A tax at 800 euros will increase to € 813.60. The amount will also increase from 1000 to 1017 euros or even 1500 to 1525.50 €. On average, we must therefore expect to pay ten euros more to the taxman this fall, at least.
Yes, at a minimumbecause the increase mentioned here concerns the basis for calculating the property tax. However, your municipality can freely decide to take a larger share of this rental base (for example going from 20 to 30%) and, thus, making you pay a larger sum. Municipalities have until April 15 to decide it. As is a local and individual decision for each city, it is impossible to project yourself on the exact increase that this could cause. Only the minimum increase can be established.
As every year, this tax on real estate will not be paid until mid-October, at the latest, for the French who pay it at once. For monthly taxpayers, the balance to be settled will only be deducted in mid-December.