Government budget and revenue in Haute-Loire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France): official figures
The departmental council of Haute-Loire spent €332.11 million in 2025, or €1,414 per resident, 29th highest of 94 departmental councils (average €1,260).
How much debt does Haute-Loire have?
Outstanding debt stood at €86.51 million at the end of 2025, €368 per resident (27th lowest of 94 councils; average €542). At its 2025 level of gross savings it would take 2.7 years to repay.
Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copyMore figures
- Operating spending by the council for Haute-Loire came to €258.33 million in 2025; social benefits and care (RSA, personal autonomy allowance APA, disability compensation PCH and care-home placements) took €135.90 million, or 53% of it, and staff costs 22%. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Property transfer taxes (DMTO) brought in €26.19 million in 2025, €111 per resident, 12% less than at the 2022 peak of the housing market. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- Capital spending excluding debt repayment was €62.67 million in 2025 (€267 per resident, 17th highest of 94 councils), of which €25.24 million on the council's own works such as roads and colleges. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
- A share of national VAT worth €77.94 million provided 27% of operating revenue in 2025, and the state's general operating grant (DGF) €39.17 million; gross savings were 10.9% of operating revenue. Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copy
How Haute-Loire compares with other departments in France
Departmental council spending per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Loire ranks 29 of 94, highest first. Excludes Paris (city and departement combined), Alsace (one authority for two departements), Corsica, Martinique and French Guiana (single authorities).
| Rank | Area | Departmental council spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Vosges | €1,423 |
| 27 | Cher | €1,422 |
| 28 | Jura | €1,420 |
| 29 | Haute-Loire | €1,414 |
| 30 | Charente | €1,414 |
| 31 | Gard | €1,401 |
| 32 | Yonne | €1,383 |
Departmental council debt per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Loire ranks 68 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental council debt per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Isère | €385 |
| 66 | Loir-et-Cher | €382 |
| 67 | Somme | €374 |
| 68 | Haute-Loire | €368 |
| 69 | Loire | €364 |
| 70 | Maine-et-Loire | €339 |
| 71 | Côtes-d’Armor | €334 |
Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Loire ranks 78 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Property transfer tax (DMTO) receipts per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Orne | €116 |
| 76 | Territoire de Belfort | €114 |
| 77 | Saône-et-Loire | €112 |
| 78 | Haute-Loire | €111 |
| 79 | Allier | €110 |
| 80 | Cantal | €109 |
| 81 | Ariège | €107 |
Departmental capital spending per resident (€) (2025)
Haute-Loire ranks 17 of 94, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Departmental capital spending per resident (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hautes-Pyrénées | €280 |
| 15 | Allier | €276 |
| 16 | Indre | €270 |
| 17 | Haute-Loire | €267 |
| 18 | Gers | €259 |
| 19 | Hauts-de-Seine | €253 |
| 20 | Haute-Saône | €251 |
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Sources
- Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts: Comptes des départements 2012-2025 (budgets principaux, 2019-2025 extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3c1b2d8de45d…)
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