Property Tax Rises Sharply in French Communes

French homeowners are facing a substantial increase in property tax, with an average of 1,117 euros paid in 2025. This rise is largely attributed to the progressive elimination of the housing tax, which has shifted the burden of local taxation primarily onto property owners. The total collected from homeowners reached 43.1 billion euros in 2025.

The calculation of this tax is complex, influenced by rental values and local rates. While rental values largely follow inflation, the rates are set by municipalities and their intercommunal bodies. This increase comes at a time when local authorities are looking for new revenue streams, and the beginning of a new term can make such fiscal adjustments more palatable to residents.

Le Figaro has compiled a ranking of communes, focusing on those with over 10,000 inhabitants, to highlight the most significant increases. The publication offers a search tool for readers to check the specific situation in their own commune, providing a detailed look at national trends and local fiscal policies.