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Property Taxes in Dordogne: What Owners Actually Pay
Short answer
A typical Dordogne property owner pays €1,500–€4,000 per year in combined taxes — significantly less than Provence or the Côte d'Azur. The main charges are taxe foncière, THRS (second-home tax), and TEOM (waste collection).
In detail
Dordogne (département 24) sits in the lowest quartile of French property-tax burden. That makes it one of the most affordable départements for ongoing ownership costs — but taxes still add up, and understanding the structure matters for budgeting.
The tax landscape at a glance
| Tax | Who pays | Typical Dordogne range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxe foncière (TFB) | All owners | €600–€2,500 | Annual (Oct) |
| THRS (second-home tax) | Second-home owners only | €400–€1,500 | Annual (Nov) |
| TEOM (waste collection) | All owners (added to TF bill) | €150–€400 | Annual (with TF) |
| CFE | Only if renting commercially | €200–€800 | Annual |
How Dordogne compares
Dordogne's combined tax rates are 25–40% lower than high-demand départements. A 200 m² farmhouse valued at €300,000 typically generates a combined annual tax bill of €1,800–€3,200 — compared to €3,000–€5,500 for a similar property in Var (83) or Alpes-Maritimes (06).
What this means in practice: The low tax base is one of the Dordogne's genuine advantages for foreign buyers. But "low" is relative — you still need to budget €150–€350 per month for taxes alone, depending on whether this is a primary or secondary residence.
Typical combined annual bills by property value
| Property value | Primary residence | Secondary residence |
|---|---|---|
| €200,000 (village house) | €900–€1,500 | €1,400–€2,200 |
| €350,000 (farmhouse) | €1,400–€2,200 | €2,000–€3,200 |
| €600,000 (manoir) | €2,200–€3,500 | €3,000–€4,500 |
The difference between primary and secondary residence is entirely down to THRS — primary residents don't pay it.
What this article does NOT cover
Each of the taxes above has specific calculation mechanics and Dordogne-specific nuances. For the detail, see the dedicated sub-articles on taxe foncière and taxe d'habitation linked below.
Based on DGFiP, REI DGFiP 2025
Last reviewed: Feb 2026
