property tax up sharply

Be a co-ownerûte more and more expensive. This year, many municipalities will see the amount of their property tax increase. AT Metz (Moselle)this share will rise to roughly around by 14%. A retiree did not expect such an increase. “It is scary”she confirms. Everywhere in France, the tax should increase by at least 7%, because its calculation follows the evolution of consumer prices. More inflation mechanically gives a higher tax.

Last lever for municipalities after the disappearance of the housing tax

The owners have already realized this lately. “Ithere is a great need to review all thes tax systems”explains a local resident. Since the abolition of the tax residentialmunicipalities rely heavily on property tax. ATwith the soaring energy prices, the mayor messin assures that he had no choice. “This is the last lever left to the municipalities”he points out. This year, the allocation paid by the State has increased, still insufficient for the association of Mayors of France.