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Housing

Social housing and benefits: a stable home, a foundation for everything else

Stable housing is a gateway to many other rights — family reunification, opening a bank account, school enrolment. We help you estimate your entitlements, build your housing benefit file, and apply for social housing.

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⏱ Estimated timeline : Varies by CAF office and social landlord (often several months for social housing)

Who is this for?
People with modest income holding a valid residence permit, looking for stable housing or financial support for housing (APL) or basic income support (RSA).

Our method

How we support you

Estimating your entitlements

Estimating your rights to APL and, where applicable, RSA.

Building your CAF file

Gathering supporting documents and submitting your housing benefit application.

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Applying for social housing

Registering your application via the single departmental reference number.

Follow-up and chasing

We regularly follow up your file with landlords and the relevant organizations.

To prepare

Documents generally required

Valid residence permit
Proof of income
Bank details (RIB)
Household composition (family record book, etc.)
Latest tax assessment notice

Estimated timeline : Varies by CAF office and social landlord (often several months for social housing)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreign national access social housing (HLM)?+

Yes, subject to regular residency status and income conditions, foreign nationals in a regular situation can apply for social housing.

What is the waiting time for social housing?+

It varies significantly by area and housing size requested — from a few months to several years in high-demand areas.

Can I receive both APL and RSA?+

Yes, these two benefits are not mutually exclusive and are calculated using separate scales.

What if I don't have an address in France yet?+

An administrative domiciliation lets you have a valid address to start your procedures while waiting for stable housing.