Overview
- France raised the automatic age for waiving employer social charges on home help from 70 to 80, with the new rule applying from the July 2026 filing period.
- URSSAF and the France Emploi Domicile portal say declarations covering work through June 2026 keep the old rule, with no back collection of contributions.
- Exemptions remain for vulnerable employers such as those receiving disability or dependency benefits and parents of a child with a disability.
- For couples, eligibility now requires at least one spouse aged 80 or over, replacing the previous threshold tied to age 70.
- Household costs are expected to rise about 15% on average, and a 50% tax credit for home services still helps offset eligible expenses within annual caps.