Rent of social housing

The amount of rent for social housing is determined according to a calculation rule that is imposed on the lessor.

There are 2 calculation rules:

• Either Base price per m² fixed by the social lessor x (Living area of the dwelling + Half of the ancillary surfaces a height of at least 1,80 m for the exclusive use of the tenant)= Rent amount
• Either Base price per m² fixed by the social lessor x Corrected surface of housing = Rent amount

The rent is reviewed every 1^er January.

The variation in IRL: titleContent taken into account is that of 2^e quarter of the previous year.

The 1^er January of year N, in order to calculate the new rent to be applied, the social lessor needs the following 3 elements:

• Current monthly rent amount
• IRL of 2^e quarter of year N-1
• IRL of 2^e quarter of year N-2

The calculation consists of the following operation:

New rent = current rent amount x IRL of 2^e quarter of year N-1 / IRL of 2^e quarter of year N-2

To do this calculation, you can use the following simulator:

Calculate your rent revision

You can benefit from a rent reduction, called solidarity rent reduction (SRR), if you meet certain income requirements (whether or not you receive theAPL: titleContent).

These conditions depend on the municipality of your accommodation.

To know the area of your municipality, you can use this simulator:

Know the area of your municipality: 1, 1a, 2 or 3

You can pay your rent by any means (check, bank transfer or cash) up to a maximum amount).

The landlord has no right to impose direct debit as a means of paying rent.

The landlord has no right to charge or cause to be charged rent directly from your salary, even with your agreement.

In case of full payment of rent (including charges), you can ask your landlord to send you a free rent receipt.

To do this, you can use this letter template:

Request a rent receipt from the landlord (or real estate agency)

The receipt must include the following information:

• Details of the amounts you paid, distinguishing between rent and charges
• Solidarity rent reduction, if you benefit from it

In case of partial rent payment, the landlord must give you a receipt.

When your income exceeds one maximum amount (income more than 20% above the ceiling that must not be exceeded in order to obtain social housing of the same type as yours), solidarity rent supplement (SLS), also called overrent, may be requested from you, under certain conditions.

If you have difficulty paying the rent (but without unpaid rent), you should try to find an amicable solution with the landlord.

In the event of persistent difficulties, you may be able to receive social assistance.

If these difficulties are in addition to another outstanding debt (for example, unpaid credit or invoice), you can deposit a over-indebtedness record.

The lessor may claim during 3 years any outstanding charges or rents, including after the departure of the tenant.

This deadline also applies to the tenant who has paid too much and wants to be reimbursed for the overpayment.

For example, a rent (or expense) debt from July 2024 may be required until July 2027.