APL: Will I receive housing assistance immediately after submitting the application to CAF?

Published on: November 05, 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.

Will I receive APL immediately after submitting the application to CAF?

  • No, The APL is applicable only from the first day after the month of your application and the payment is usually done on the 5th day of the month.
  • For example, if you move into an apartment on 10th September, the rights will be opened in October and the first payment will be made on 5th December.

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