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Rent ceiling
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Personal contribution
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The housing benefit amount shown by this calculator is an estimate. Only an official application will allow you to know the exact amount.
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Indicative estimate
This calculation is a simplified estimate. The actual amount of your housing benefit may vary based on many criteria. For an official simulation, visit the CAF simulator.
📍 Geographic zones
- Zone 1: Paris and neighbouring communes (Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne)
- Zone 2: Ile-de-France outside zone 1, major urban areas (+100,000 inhabitants), Corsica, overseas territories
- Zone 3: Rest of metropolitan France
📋 Eligibility requirements
- ✓ Be a tenant in approved housing
- ✓ Reside in France on a stable basis
- ✓ Have income below a certain threshold
- ✓ The housing must be your main residence
- ✓ Not be housed by an ascendant/descendant
Rent ceilings 2026 (rental)
| Household composition | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person | 319.87 EUR | 278.28 EUR | 260.82 EUR |
| Couple without children | 385.83 EUR | 340.62 EUR | 314.44 EUR |
| +1 dependent | 436.85 EUR | 384.18 EUR | 352.92 EUR |
| +2 dependents | 502.98 EUR | 440.84 EUR | 404.04 EUR |
| Per additional person | +57.86 EUR | +51.19 EUR | +46.58 EUR |
Frequently asked questions about housing benefit
What is the difference between APL and AL? ▼
APL (Aide Personnalisee au Logement) applies to approved housing.
AL (Allocation Logement) includes ALF (family) and ALS (social) for non-approved housing.
The amounts and conditions are similar.
When should I apply for housing benefit? ▼
As soon as you move into your accommodation. Housing benefit is not retroactive.
The application is made online at caf.fr. Allow approximately 2 months for the first payment.
Are students eligible for housing benefit? ▼
Yes, students can receive housing benefit if they rent approved housing.
They must no longer be attached to their parents' tax household for the calculation.
Is housing benefit paid directly to the landlord? ▼
In most cases, yes. The housing benefit is paid as third-party payment to the landlord who deducts it from the rent.
In some cases, it can be paid directly to the tenant.