Declaring a Tax Address Change

You must inform the tax office of any address change to ensure your tax correspondence arrives correctly, especially housing tax which depends on your address on a specific date. This can be declared online or by written letter.

This page explains how to make this declaration, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• You recently moved into new housing;
• You had difficulty updating online;
• You noticed your correspondence goes to an old address;
• You need to clarify the exact move date.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to update your file.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and tax number;
• Your old and new address;
• The actual move date;
• Documents attached if necessary.

The more accurate this information is, your tax correspondence arrives without interruption.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to the tax office must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[Tax number]

Tax Office for Individuals of [City]
[Office address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Change of address

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am informing you of my move to the following address: [new address], effective since [date].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my address online?

Yes, directly from your personal space on impots.gouv.fr.

Does housing tax depend on my new or old address?

It usually depends on your address on January 1 of the tax year.

What happens if I don't report my move?

Correspondence may go to the wrong address, affecting processing of your file.

Do I need to update my address for each tax separately?

No, one update on your personal space usually covers all taxes.

How long does the update take?

Usually immediate online, or a few days via written letter.