Published on: November 07, 2024 | By: @rprasanth_kumar
Aide personnalisée au logement (APL) is a personalized housing assistance that the French government gives to low-income households, students, the unemployed, etc. It is managed by the local CAF offices across France.
Did you know? You can use an online simulator to estimate your eligibility for housing assistance (APL) from the CAF website.
For a complete guide about APL, please refer to APL: Housing Rent Subsidy from CAF.
Can I receive housing assistance (APL) if I am in a shared accommodation (colocation)?
- Yes. Each roommate can receive housing assistance (APL).
- Each person must have their name on the colocation rental contract and declare their personal income when applying for APL.
- The calculation of the APL assistance takes into account each person’s share of the total rent.
Sources & References
- Aide personnalisée au logement – APL www.service-public.fr
- Income Tax – Do I have to declare social benefits and employer benefits? www.prasanthragupathy.com
- Can a student receive housing assistance (APL, ALS, ALF)? www.service-public.fr
