For some French people, the arrival of the property tax is a source of anxiety. Especially this year, where an overall increase of at least 3.9% was expected everywhere in France, with some municipalities deciding to vote for additional increases. Like in Nice, where the increase reaches 35.3% in 2024, in Saint-Étienne where the rate climbs by 15%, or in Sommières (Gard), which won the prize for the largest increase this year with +45%.
However, French people with low incomes can rest assured: there are exemptions from paying this much-feared local tax. Indeed, as indicated by the MoneyVox website, people over 75 and those receiving the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH) may not pay property tax. But what happens if you are under 75, with no AAH in sight but a small pension? Good news! You could also benefit from this exemption, under certain conditions.
According to our colleagues, if your reference tax income for the year 2023 is less than or equal to 12,455 euros for the first part of the family quotient, with an increase of 3,326 euros for each additional half-part, you may be exempt. Note that, if your reference tax income (to be found on your tax form received this summer) is higher, depending on its amount, you could claim the capping of your property tax, that is to say benefit from the elimination of the part of your property tax (…)
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