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Limited taxe foncière hikes announced for French towns in 2026

According to The Local, only 11 French towns with populations of at least 40,000 residents have confirmed increases to the taxe foncière for 2026.

By 9 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET Updated 9 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET

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Data reported by The Local indicates that just 11 towns in France with 40,000 or more residents have confirmed increases to the taxe foncière for 2026. While these figures suggest a limited scope for direct council-led tax hikes among larger municipalities, the publication notes that homeowners may still face potential increases in their overall tax bills.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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