Housing: €150 for seasonal farmers in the agricultural sector extended

Support for seasonal agricultural workers mobilized during the health crisis

This help from €150, monthly for a maximum period of 4 months shall apply from 1^er April 2020. It is intended for employees of companies in the agricultural sector. They can benefit from it:

• irrespective of the length, duration and nature of their employment contract;
• if they are engaged in a seasonal activity;
• and regardless of the size of the company employing them.

For example, for a seasonal job that started in November, by submitting your supporting documents in December, you will be able to receive 2 months of assistance, either €300.

The scheme concerns:

• tenants of the private, social and intermediate park;
• sub-tenants;
• the tenants of collective residence of accommodation (excluding Crous);
• tenants of a temporary residence, a bed and breakfast, a cottage, a room with the inhabitant or a camping.

Other conditions:

• The dwelling must have been the subject of a lease or occupation agreement and must be occupied in connection with seasonal work in agriculture.

• The seasonal activity must have taken place during the COVID-19 health crisis.

What are the steps?

In order to benefit from these arrangements, the employee can contact the social service of his company or make his request directly on www.actionlogement.fr, or contact SOS platform unpaid rents on 0 805 16 00 75.

It is also possible to benefit from personalized, free and confidential support, on 09 70 800 800 or from the site, with a social advisor who will identify the concrete solutions to be implemented: ordinary legal arrangements, financial aid, emergency accommodation, referral to specialized partners...