Property Tax 2026: A Federal State Is Particularly Negative
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Municipalities are losing companies and recording record costs – now they are recovering money from homeowners and tenants via drastically increasing real estate tax revenues. Current figures show a striking regional population.
In dozens of cities, property tax increased significantly in 2026. An exclusive analysis of the taxpayer's federal government shows where owners and tenants now pay more.
The price of a dwelling does not stop at the signature of the notary. For many owners, the property tax has become an annual charge that really increases the mark, especially in some large cities where the bill far exceeds the national average. A study published on 31 July 2025 by Meilleurtaux, on a panel of 32 large cities, shows that in 2024 the property tax for an apartment of 70 m2 reached on average €1,416 per year, or about 118 € per month…
In the coming days, owners will start receiving their property tax notices. By 2026, the bill is expected to remain relatively similar to 2025, but there will still be many differences between municipalities. This tax continues to weigh heavily in the budget of the French owners. The average amount of the property tax was 1,117 euros in 2025. Five years earlier, it was "only" 827 euros. An impressive increase, of about 35%, which is due in parti…
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