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Housing Benefits & Family Allowances (CAF) — Expat Guide France (2026)

Quick Answer

What it is:: Housing Benefits & Family Allowances — a housing procedure in France.
Deadline:: No strict deadline
Steps:: 5 steps
Cost:: Free
Documents:: 6 required
Legal basis:: CSS Art. L511-1

Important Deadlines

Apply as soon as you move in — benefits are not retroactive before application

30d

Report income changes within 30 days

Required Documents

✓Passport or titre de séjour
✓Justificatif de domicile
✓Rental contract (bail de location)
✓Last year's income tax declaration (avis d'imposition) or attestation on honor
✓RIB (bank details)
✓Birth certificates of children (if applying for family allowances)

Step-by-Step Guide

Create an account on caf.fr and complete your dossier online.

Pro tip: You need a French bank account (RIB) before applying. Open one at BNP, Société Générale, or an online bank like Boursorama.

Apply for APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) — the main housing benefit.

Pro tip: APL can cover EUR 100-400/month of your rent depending on income, location, and household size.

Submit your rental contract, income declaration, and proof of residence.

Pro tip: Processing takes 1-2 months. Benefits are paid retroactively from application date.

If you have children, also apply for allocations familiales (family allowances) through the same CAF portal.

Pro tip: Allocations familiales start from the 2nd child: EUR 141.99/month for 2 children (2024).

Update your dossier immediately when your situation changes (income, address, household).

Pro tip: Failure to report changes can result in overpayment recovery (CAF will ask for money back).

Fees

CAF applicationFree

Legal Basis

CSS Art. L511-1CCH Art. L351-1

Also Known As

This procedure is commonly searched under these names:

CAFAPLaide au logementhousing benefit Franceallocations familialesfamily allowances FranceCaisse Allocations Familialesrent assistance FranceALSALFprime d'activité

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