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:

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

The rent is reviewed every year on the 1st^er January, according to the evolution of the benchmark rent index (IRL).

The IRL taken into account is that of the 2^e prior year quarter:

• In 2023, rent increases by 3.50%.
• In 2024, the rent increases in the metropolis of 3.50%, in Corsica 2%, and overseas 2.50%.

You can benefit from a rent reduction, called solidarity rent reduction (SRR), if you meet certain conditions.

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

Obligation to pay

Rent and charges are payable throughout the lease.

As a result:

• The payment of a security deposit is not used to pay the last month's rent.
• If you pay the rent and charges late, partially, or do not pay them, the landlord is entitled to terminate the lease.

Payment Date

You have to pay your rent and charges on the date specified on your lease.

Generally, rent is payable at the month, either at the beginning or at the end of the month.

If the rent is payable at another frequency (e.g. quarterly), the tenant may still require a monthly payment.

Means of payment

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.

Release or Receipt

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:

Apply for a rent receipt from the landlord (landlord)

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.

Payment difficulties

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

In case of persistent difficulties, social assistance perhaps you can be granted.

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

Reminder : not paying or paying part of the rent and charges may be a cause of loss of the right to remain in the premises.

Rental debt

The landlord can claim for 3 years any outstanding charges or rent, 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 2021 may be required until July 2024.

When your income exceeds one maximum amount, a solidarity rent supplement (SLS), also known as overrent, may be requested of you.