Property tax bills will start to arrive this week, but certain homeowners in France, because of age or income, may be exempt from paying the annual property tax in 2026, or entitled to a reduction.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Mon 24 Aug 2026 08:39 CET
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Could you be entitled to a reduction in or exemption from France's annual property tax? (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP)
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