What changes in October 2026: health, housing, taxation

In October 2026, several changes came into force in France in the fields of health, housing and taxation. As of October 1st, the annual limits for medical allowances and lump-sum participations increase, the reusable sanitary protections become refundable and the APL is revalued, while the compensation period for some long sick stops decreases as of October 15. The gas benchmark price increases by 6,3% and the deadline for payment of the property tax is approaching.

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Who is concerned

These changes apply to all inhabitants of France who use health insurance, receive the APL, pay the property tax or have children in school. The reduction in the duration of compensation covers only certain long sick breaks, not all work stoppages. Low-income families, interested in scholarships and renovations, are also affected.

What to do

Check on service-public.gouv.fr for the deadline for payment of your property tax and possible avenues of dispute. If you receive the APL (personalized housing assistance), see the new amount of your assistance. If you are in long-term illness, check with your doctor and your CPAM if you are affected by the decrease in the compensation period of the 15 October 2026. Parents of students should study the conditions of college and high school scholarships for the re-entry 2026.

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Background

This journal is published by the official website service-public.gouv.fr on September 22, 2026. It brings together the main changes of October 2026 for individuals: health, impoundments, housing, environment, family and education. She also mentioned future reforms on pensions and MaPrimeRenov'.

Why it's important

The inhabitants of France, including foreign residents, have an interest in knowing these deadlines and new amounts in order to avoid late payment and not to lose their rights. The increase in gas prices of 6,3 % and the upgrading of the APL directly affect household budgets. The reduction in the duration of compensation for certain long sick stops as early as October 15 may affect sick workers, and college and high school scholarships are particularly important for families with children in school.

What Changes

As soon as the 1st October 2026, the annual ceilings for medical allowances and lump-sum participations increase, the reimbursement of reusable sanitary protections begins, the impound rates are updated, the APL is upgraded and the benchmark gas price increases by 6,3%. As soon as the 15 October 2026, the compensation period for certain long sick stops decreases.

Useful details

As of 1 October 2026, the annual ceilings for medical allowances (amounts deducted from refunds) and lump-sum participations increased.
As of 15 October 2026, the duration of compensation for certain long sick stops decreased.
From 1 October 2026, reusable sanitary protections shall be reimbursed.
The benchmark gas sales price increased by 6.3% in October 2026.
The APL (personalized housing assistance) is upgraded to the October 1st 2026; the new impound rates apply on the same date.
Transition to winter time, vacation dates of Toussaint 2026, election of representatives of parents of pupils and mandatory information notice for funerals.

Terms to know

Franchise médicale: Annual amount deducted from sickness insurance refunds
Arrêt maladie long: Long-term stoppage of work; some of them' compensation period decreases from the 15 October 2026
APL: Personalized housing assistance: State subsidy to pay rent or housing
Taxe foncière: Local tax paid by the owner of real estate
Prix repère de vente du gaz: Reference price of gas used to evaluate market prices