France to Overhaul Social Aid and Benefits: Key Changes Starting April 2025
March 28, 2025
Lastly, the Prêt à Taux Zéro (PTZ) will now be available for all new homes across France until December 31, 2027, aimed at facilitating property ownership.
Public sector workers will now receive 90% of their salary for the first three months of sick leave, a change that took effect on March 1, 2025.
From April 1, the daily sickness benefits will also change, as the reference salary cap for indemnity will be reduced to 1.4 times the minimum wage, potentially lowering benefits for some employees.
A couple with two children will see their RSA benefits increase to €1,357.70, up from €1,334.98, due to the revaluation of the RSA.
The Revenu de solidarité active (RSA) will increase by 1.7%, raising the monthly amount for a single person to €646.52, an increase of €10.81.
Starting April 1, 2025, significant changes will be implemented regarding social aid and unemployment benefits in France.
For families, the aid for beneficiaries with three children will rise to €1,393.08, reflecting an increase of €23.29, with additional amounts available for each subsequent child.
One of the major adjustments includes the recalculation of unemployment benefits based on 30 days per month instead of 31, which could result in a loss of 5 to 6 days of benefits annually for job seekers.
In terms of financial support, the daily Allocation spécifique de solidarité (ASS) for unemployed individuals at the end of their rights will increase slightly to €19.33, up from €19.01.
Similarly, the prime d'activité will also see an increase, with a single person without children receiving €633.21, which is an increase of €10.58.
Additionally, the maximum duration of unemployment benefits for individuals aged 53 or 54 will be reduced from 22.5 months to 18 months, while those aged 57 will have to wait until that age to access 27 months of benefits.
In the realm of property transactions, notary fees are expected to rise starting April 1, as local property transaction taxes can be increased by 0.5 percentage points for three years, potentially adding €1,500 to the cost of a €300,000 property.
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