Saint-Jeannet announces increase in housing tax for second homes - The village of Saint-Jeannet on the Côte d'Azur has announced an increase in the housing tax for second homes. The town hall has decided to increase the housing tax by 60%, on homes used during holidays and weekends. The goal is to meet the demand for housing and control rents. The objective is therefore to encourage landlords to put under-occupied housing back on the market, meet housing demand and control rents. The 60% increase should bring an additional 130,000 euros into the commune.
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