What will change in September 2025 in Paris and France?

Here we are in September! And with the start of the new school year, change is often in the air. Let's find out together about the upheavals and new developments that await you in France and locally, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, in September 2025.

Each September sees the introduction of new legislative, fiscal and social measures in France. September 2025 is no exception, with a number of changes affecting all French people. These adjustments may affect purchasing power, energy bills, social benefits, taxes or regulated prices. Here, we share with you the upcoming changes at local (Paris and Île-de-France) and national levels.

Why September is a key month

September traditionally coincides with the start of the new political and economic year, a time chosen by governments to implement budgetary measures or adapt public policies. Certain reforms adopted in the spring or summer are often implemented on September 1, with a direct impact on households, businesses and local authorities.

And as the months go by, we'll be sharing with you the reforms that may have an impact on your daily life. If you missed the changes in August, go here!

What will change in September 2025 in France:

Arrêt de travail : fin de la période de tolérance vis-à-vis les anciens formulaires

Since July 1, 2025, a new security paper form for work stoppage notices has been in place. A period of tolerance followed the introduction of this anti-fraud measure. From September 1, 2025, obsolete forms will be systematically rejected by Assurance Maladie.

Reopening of the MaPrimeRénov' scheme

MaPrimeRénov' is a public scheme to support home renovation. The major renovation program has been suspended since June 2025 and should be available again in September. Please note that this suspension did not apply to condominium renovation projects, nor to individual work.

Launch of scholarship applications for students

For the secondary school grant: the amount ranges from 120 to 516 euros for the year per child, the application can be made from September 1 to October 16, 2025, more info here.

For high school scholarships: the amount is 495 and 1,053 euros for the year per child, and applications can be made from September 1 to October 16, 2025.

Changes to the Complément de libre choix du mode de garde (CMG - childcare supplement)

New calculation with automatic payment:

for single-parent families, with an extension of the benefit up to the child's 12th birthday.
For households already receiving the CMG before the reform, with modest resources and significant childcare needs.

Changes in Paris and the Ile-de-France region :

Imagine R card price increase

The Navigo Imagine R pass will see a further price increase from September 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. This increase applies to all passes for young people in the Paris region, and we take stock of the situation.

What changes in September 2025 :

Pharmacy strike: dates and reasons for the strike in Paris
On September 18, 2025, many pharmacies are planning to close due to a massive strike. This time, however, it's likely to last a long time, as they also plan to close every Saturday from September 27. [Read more]

September 10 strike: chaos foretold in the Gilet Jaune style? What you need to know
Block everything! General strike, disruptions to Parisian transport, schools closed... September 10, 2025 is shaping up to be a black day in the Paris region, with a nationwide protest movement against the Bayrou government's measures. [Read more]

Cabs en colère: September 5 mobilization postponed
The cab demonstration scheduled for September 5, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region against the new pricing system for medical transport has officially been postponed. The interfédérale took this decision on Wednesday August 27, pending the vote of confidence in Parliament scheduled for September 8. [Read more]

Back to school in 2025: 10 changes to secondary schools announced by Elisabeth Borne
No cell phones, physical tests, early maths tests... Minister Elisabeth Borne has detailed the ten major changes that will transform the daily lives of French secondary school students from September 2025, we take stock. [Read more]

Progressive Retirement takes effect in September at age 60! What does it mean?
Phased retirement makes a comeback at age 60 from September 1, 2025. This measure, resulting from the Accord National Interprofessionnel signed in November 2024, enables working people to reduce their working hours while receiving a fraction of their pension. It applies to all private-sector employees and public-sector employees with 150 quarters of contributions. [Read more]

Property tax 2025: dates, possible exemptions, payment, we tell you everything
The 2025 property tax notices are here! With an increase of 1.7% this year, property owners will receive their notices between August 25 and September 19. How much will you pay? How can you be exempt? We tell you all about it. [Read more]

Health: towards a massive strike in Ile-de-France hospitals in September 2025?
The autumn is shaping up to be a tense one for hospitals in the Paris region. Four AP-HP unions are calling for mobilization on August 25 against François Bayrou's €44 billion savings plan, which includes a doubling of medical deductibles. A massive strike could well paralyze the 38 establishments as early as September ... [Read more]

Allocation de rentrée scolaire 2025: when will the first payment be made?
It's an announcement that many families are eagerly awaiting! When will the 2025 back-to-school allowance be paid? We tell you all about it. [Read more]

Allocation de rentrée scolaire 2025, how much and what can you buy?
The Allocation de rentrée scolaire 2025 (Back-to-School Allowance 2025) is being paid out this Tuesday, August 19, to eligible families. The allowance ranges from €423 to €462, depending on the child's age, and can be used to pay for school supplies, clothing and canteen fees. We take a look at the amounts, conditions and authorized purchases. [Read more]

Imagine R Navigo Pass price increase in September 2025: what you need to know
The Navigo Imagine R pass will see a further price increase from September 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. This increase applies to all passes for young people in the Paris region, and we take stock of the situation. [Read more]