Rising Property Tax Shakes French Towns Amid Inflation Slowdown
French property owners face mounting fiscal pressure as 2025 tax notices arrive with a mandated 1.7% national increase tied to inflation. Beneath this baseline adjustment, municipalities are layering substantial local hikes—some reaching 8%—to fund infrastructure projects.
Ploërmel residents report bills exceeding €1,500, sparking public outcry. The disparity between national inflation trends and localized tax burdens highlights growing tensions between cash-strapped local governments and financially strained citizens.