Rental

The new rent benchmark has just been released

Publié le 10 juillet 2026 - Mise à jour le 13 juillet 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

The rent reference index (IRL) for the 2e quarter 2026 has just been published. This indicator is used as a basis to revise the rent of an empty rented dwelling or furnished with a residential lease. It grew by 1.15% year-on-year, after +0.78% in the first quarter.

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Where the lease so provides, the rent of a dwelling may be revised once a year on the basis of the value of the annual change in the rent benchmark. This revision shall take place on the date indicated in the rental agreement or, failing that, on the anniversary date of that agreement.

The French national institute of statistics and economic studies (Insee) published on July 10, 2026 the IRL level at 2e quarter 2026. For the metropolis, it is established in 148.37 (against 146.60 to 1er quarter). This corresponds to a progression of 1.15% over a year.

This means that landlords can increase their rent by a maximum of 1.15% in metropolitan France.

The IRL is based on the average change in consumer prices excluding tobacco and rent over the last 12 months.

Please note

The rent reference index (IRL) applicable in Corsica is fixed at 146.22 and that applicable in the overseas regions and departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte) to 146.94.

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