The month of October is no exception and many new rules come into force in France, most of which will affect your budget. We take stock.
Revaluation of APL
People who receive personalized housing assistance (APL) will see their payment increase in October. In fact, the allowance will be increased to be consistent with the increase in rents.
Thus, according to the government, recipients will see their assistance increase by 3.26% on average. A boost that will also drop earlier this month. Because the Family Allowance Fund will pay its aid on Friday October 4, instead of the usual 5th.
Revaluation of pensions
Around 850,000 retirees who have had complex careers and benefit from low pensions will see the amount of their pension increased from October 9. To do this, the basic pension must not exceed €847.57 per month (increase included).
But also that the sum of all your pensions (basic and supplementary) does not exceed €1,352.23 per month (increase included).
The increase will be around €50.94 per month on average according to the government.
Gas prices
Benchmark gas prices increase in October after a slight drop in September, indicated the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). So for people who heat with gas, the kW/h will reach €0.11, compared to €0.10 in September. For hot water and cooking contracts, the average price per KWh will increase from around €0.13 in September to €0.14.
On the other hand, the benchmark price of the subscription does not change in October. There remains €114.30 for cooking and cooking and €277.43 for heating.
As a reminder, since the end of the regulated gas price, a large proportion of Engie (formerly GDF) customers have been switched to a “gateway” offer indexed to the benchmark price.
Suppliers can, however, choose not to pass this increase on to the invoice from October. More than 5.5 million customers are potentially affected.
Property tax
If you are a homeowner, the painful one is planned for the month of October. In fact, the property tax on real estate must be paid this month, at the latest:
- On October 15 (the date of the postmark is taken as proof), if you pay by check, cash or TIP SEPA, a method available only if the amount of the property tax is less than 300 euros.
- On October 20 at midnight, if you choose electronic payment on the tax website or the application, whether it is a debit on maturity or monthly. The account should be debited five days later.
On average, property tax increased by 3.9% in France in 2024. 33 million French people are affected.
Number theft
This is a new means of protection against cold calling. As of 1is October, it will no longer be possible to falsify a telephone number to pretend to be a bank advisor.
Telephone operators will deploy a call origin authentication system.
This system which comes into force within the framework of the law of July 2020 against canvassing “aims to prevent the usurpation of landline telephone numbers, also called spoofing, whether those of banks, businesses or public administrations”specifies the government.
Time change
We will have to set the record straight at the end of October. In fact, the changeover to winter time will take place on Sunday October 27, 2024.
And good news, this time we “gain” an hour of sleep. So, at 3 a.m., it will be 2 a.m.
Flu and Covid-19 vaccination
As the Covid epidemic resumes throughout the country, the vaccination campaign against influenza and Covid-19 will begin on October 15, 2024, announced Public Health France. It is primarily aimed at people aged 65 and over, as well as people at risk of serious illness.
“We remind you that certain adults (immunocompromised people, patients aged 65 and over with risk factors) may also benefit from specific antiviral treatment for Covid-19, in particular if they present an increased risk of developing a severe form. of illness »detailed Public Health France.
Paris ring road
It’s from Monday 1is October that Ile-de-France motorists will have to slow down. Indeed, according to announcements from the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, the speed limit of the Paris ring road will be lowered from 70 km/h to 50 km/h, despite the discontent of many users.
SUV parking
It is a vote which caused a lot of debate failing to attract voters (only 5.6% of votes cast) in May 2024: thermal SUV vehicles weighing more than 1.6 tonnes and electric SUV vehicles weighing more than 2 tonnes will now pay more for their parking in Paris from Tuesday 1is October 2024.
As the town hall indicates on its website, this so-called “SUV tax” overcharging only concerns visitors, that is to say users. “not having a specific residential, professional, low-emission vehicle or Handi’Stat parking right. »
For those concerned, one hour of parking will now cost €18 in the center of the capital (from 1is au 10e district) and €12 for the outer districts (from 11e au 20e).
