FranceHousing & PropertyRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: As part of the “Relance logement” scheme, the Government has announced an increase in funding for social housing. An additional 500 million euros will be allocated to 700 social housing providers to support the construction and renovation of properties.
What changes: The 2026 finance bill includes the “Relance logement” scheme, a tax measure designed to encourage individuals to purchase properties for the purpose of renting them out. This initiative aims to increase the supply of rental housing available on the market.
What changes: From January 1, 2026, the caps on fees related to renting out a property that are attributable to tenants will be revised. This revision will be calculated by applying the variation in the rent reference index observed between the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2025. This will result in an increase in these caps.
What changes: The right to terminate and not renew a lease cannot be exercised against tenants over 70 years old with annual resources below 1.5 times the annual minimum wage, unless a suitable dwelling is offered to them. These provisions apply subject to certain conditions and exceptions.
What changes: From January 1, 2026, the ceilings for fees related to renting out a property, which are chargeable to tenants, will be revised. This revision will be calculated by applying the variation in the rent reference index observed between the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2025, if this variation is positive.
What changes: The caps on agency fees that can be charged to tenants for rental property will be revised. This revision is based on the variation of the rent reference index (IRL) between the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2025.
What changes: Landlords cannot terminate or refuse to renew a lease for tenants over 70 with income below 1.5 times the minimum wage, unless a suitable alternative housing is offered. This protection is geographically defined by Article 13 bis of the law of September 1, 1948.
What changes: The European Commission issued a recommendation to assist businesses and tenants in covering the initial costs associated with implementing energy efficiency measures. This aims to make energy-saving improvements more accessible.
What changes: The European Commission has communicated a plan for affordable housing, emphasizing that housing is a pillar of communities and a source of security, warmth, and belonging. The plan aims to address anxieties related to housing costs, debt, and uncertainty for many Europeans.
What changes: The European Banking Authority (EBA) is required to submit draft regulatory technical standards to the Commission concerning the evaluation and re-evaluation of real estate properties. These standards may involve the use of statistical methods or other approaches for property valuation.
What changes: The European Commission has issued a communication outlining a European plan for affordable housing. This initiative aims to address housing affordability issues across the EU, recognizing that housing is a fundamental pillar of communities and a source of security and well-being.
What changes: Law No. 2025-1129 simplifies urban planning and housing regulations. This aims to streamline processes and potentially impact property development and ownership.
What changes: An arrêté modifies the arrêté of August 1, 2014, which was taken in application of Article D. 304-1 of the Construction and Housing Code. This update likely pertains to the procedures or standards for renovating degraded housing.
What changes: Law No. 2024-322 aims to accelerate and simplify the renovation of degraded housing and large development projects. This legislation is intended to improve the condition of existing housing stock.
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