Financial Assistance and Rights

CAF Housing Assistance (APL/ALS)

Available to many residents regardless of nationality:

Eligibility - Legal residents - Income below thresholds - Approved housing - Proper lease agreement

Application Process - Apply online at caf.fr - Submit within 2 months of moving - Provide extensive documentation - Wait 2-3 months for decision - Retroactive to application date

Typical Amounts - Students: €100-200/month - Families: €200-400/month - Location-dependent - Income-tested

Other Support Options

Loca-Pass (for under 30s or employees) - Interest-free deposit loan - Rental guarantee service - Free through Action Logement

FSL (Fonds de Solidarité Logement) - Emergency housing assistance - Deposit and fee help - Utility debt assistance - Managed by departments

Mobili-Jeune (apprentices/work-study) - €10-100/month assistance - For under 30s in training - Supplement to APL