2023-12-28 11:30:45
Increase in garden shed tax in 2024
According to information from our colleagues at Télégramme, published on December 27, 2023, owners who have a shed or an extension will once once more have to face a new increase in the garden shed tax in 2024. This would be the eighth consecutive increase in this local tax since its creation in 2012. This concerns all constructions of more than 5 square meters which have a ceiling height greater than 1.80 meters.
Also called development tax, this tax was created to finance the territorial development of municipalities. We will have to wait for a publication in the Official Journal to know the increase in the tax on garden sheds. Nevertheless, according to INSEE estimates, owners should expect an increase of 3.4% for the year 2024. After an increase in 8 % in 2023 (7% in 2022), the flat rate value of this tax was set at 886 euros per square meter across the entire French territory, and 1004 euros in Île-de-France.
(Legal) tips to avoid paying shelter tax
Fortunately for homeowners, there are some tips to avoid paying shelter tax. The first is to opt for a small shelter (less than 5 square meters and 1.80 ceiling height), ideal for storing your gardening tools and equipment. If you are a DIYer at heart, you may want to consider a removable shelter that does not require permanent foundations (so avoid concrete). If you dream of spending pleasant moments outside during the summer, opt instead for a pergola or a semi-open shelter.
To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is best to check with your municipality. Indeed, although the shelter tax is a local tax, not all municipalities apply it. If you are considering building a shelter or shed with a surface area greater than 5 square meters, please note that you may be eligible for a total or partial exemption from property tax on this construction for a period of two years.. All you need to do is complete the 6704 IL declaration and present it to the land registry office in your municipality. An interesting opportunity to reduce your tax charges on your new shelter!
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