Following an information replace, property tax will enhance for 7.4 million housing items in 2026 | EUROtoday

An replace of housing information by the Ministry of the Economy will trigger a rise in property taxes for 7.4 million housing items in 2026, Bercy advised Agence France-Presse, which confirms data from the Parisian.

“It’s a question of tax efficiency and fairness: that everyone pays according to the type of housing they own”justifies the workplace of the Minister of Public Accounts, Amélie de Montchalin.

Paid by some 32 million homeowners, the property tax is predicated on floor space, but in addition on so-called “comfort” standards such because the presence of operating water, electrical energy, bathrooms or sinks within the dwelling. The presence of every of those parts artificially will increase the variety of sq. meters taken under consideration, and mechanically the quantity of the property tax.

“The operation to make land bases more reliable which will be carried out in 2026” goals to have in mind “these elements of comfort when they are not today integrated into the land base”explains the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP). According to The Parisianthis replace will lead to a mean enhance in housing tax of 63 euros per affected lodging and may usher in an extra 466 million euros for native authorities.

“Of course, owners whose homes are not really equipped with these facilities will be able to contest their property tax imposition and obtain corresponding relief”specifies the DGFiP.