Empty homes: Paris targets owners’ wallets, following Brussels and New York’s lead.
27 April 2026
The 2026 budget law allows cities in high-demand areas to nearly double the tax on vacant homes starting in 2027.
Paris has announced it will use this fiscal tool, aiming to bring 20 000 apartments back onto the market.
Paris has announced it will use this fiscal tool, aiming to bring 20 000 apartments back onto the market.