Notary fees in Lyon in 2026: one metropolis, one département, two decisions
The only département split in two for transfer tax.
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The Rhône is a unique case in the French transfer tax table: since 2015, the Lyon Metropolis has exercised a département’s powers on its territory, including setting and collecting transfer tax, while the rest of the area is run by the Rhône départemental council. The two authorities vote separately. As of 1 June 2026, according to the DGFiP, both apply the 5% rate, with 4.50% for first-time buyers: the overall rate reaches 6.319 % on both sides. For a €290,000 resale flat, fees come to €22,778 in Lyon as in the Beaujolais. The calculator keeps the two rows apart to track any future divergence, and applies the 4.50% first-time buyer rate on both sides. Lyon’s many new-build schemes fall under the reduced rate instead.
Estimated notary fees · Lyon Metropolis
€22,778
7.85 % of the price · Overall transfer tax rate 6.319 %
| Transfer tax · 5.00 %, rate raised to 5% (2025-2028 increase) | €18,324 |
| Notary emoluments (incl. VAT) | €3,257 |
| Formalities (incl. VAT) | €408 |
| Land registry contribution (CSI) · 0.10 % | €290 |
| Disbursements | €500 |
| Total | €22,778 |
First-time buyer: €1,484 less transfer tax.
Lyon Metropolis and Rhône side by side
| Price | Lyon Metropolis | Rhône outside the Metropolis | New build (both) |
|---|---|---|---|
| €180,000 | €14,663 | €14,663 | €4,577 |
| €290,000 | €22,778 | €22,778 | €6,528 |
| €400,000 | €30,893 | €30,893 | €8,479 |
| €600,000 | €45,648 | €45,648 | €12,027 |
Why track both rows
The two authorities have the same rate today, but nothing obliges them to. If one went back to 4.50% before the increase period ends on 31 March 2028, a buyer hesitating between a municipality in the Metropolis and a neighbouring one in the Rhône would see a gap of about 0.51% of the price appear. This site follows every update of the DGFiP table and shows the date it was checked.
The Lyon market has a large share of new homes and off-plan sales. For these purchases the question of the authority does not arise: the reduced tax is the same everywhere. The off-plan guide explains the payment schedule.