-
How quickly do homes near you go under offer in France?
68 days in Paris, 86 in Bordeaux: the average time is falling across much of the country
-
Does French holiday property become a ‘main home’ after selling up elsewhere?
Whether or not a French home is your ‘main’ one depends on factors including tax residency
-
French income declaration: New tax credit requirement postponed
Additional information regarding domestic workers will be required from next year
French tax exemption for rentals
There is an income tax exemption for people who rent out a room in their home, which avoids the need for the property owner to declare the income under the micro-BIC regime.

However, the rent must be low.
This year, the ceiling is set at €190 per square metre rented out in Ile-de-France, or €140 in the rest of France.
You can add a proportional contribution to expenses, such as utilities, to this amount.
Stay informed:
Sign up to our free weekly e-newsletter
Subscribe to access all our online articles and receive our printed monthly newspaper The Connexion at your home. News analysis, features and practical help for English-speakers in France