Published on: November 03, 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 a student?
Yes. You can receive housing assistance (APL) if you are renting accommodation and satisfy the following criteria.
- You are a French or an international student with a valid residence permit.
- You are renting a decent accommodation that meets 5 criteria: a minimum surface area, no risk to the tenant’s safety and health, absence of harmful animals and parasites, minimum energy performance, and the provision of certain equipment.
- You have no family relationship with the owner of the rented accommodation.
- Your income (salary, scholarship, etc.) and other financial resources are below certain limits.
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
