The French government has been gradually scrapping the taxe d'habitataton - the tax paid by householders - on a rolling programme. But although most people will now not be charged in the autumn bills, the exception to this is second home owners. READ ALSO The hidden costs for second home owners in FranceThe blunt warning from Ministry of Finance to second home owners states: "The reform of the housing tax does not concern second homes. By 2020 only the highest earners will continue to pay - and second home owners. The taxe d'habitation is the tax paid by the occupier of the house.

Source: The Local November 15, 2019 14:37 UTC