Paris Implements Stricter Taxation on Vacant Properties (lemonde.fr)

• Legislative increase in vacant property taxes starting 2027
• Target of 20,000 additional housing units in Paris
• Policy alignment with Brussels and New York housing strategies

"Paris will leverage new 2026 budgetary powers to nearly double taxes on vacant dwellings by 2027. The measure seeks to reintroduce 20,000 units into the housing market, mirroring strategies employed in other major international hubs."