Accommodation for rent: when to sign an agreement with the Anah?
Verified 01 December 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Agreement with the Anah: new rules
Published on 28 October 2022
Applications for agreements lodged from 1er April 2022 are the subject of a new fiscal arrangement, called "Benefits Loc".
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Do you want to rent a house, either as is or after having done some work on it? By signing an agreement with theAnah: titleContentYes, you can get a tax cut. If it is an agreement with works, the Anah also grants you assistance to finance this work. In return, the rent must be affordable and the income of your future tenant must not exceed a maximum amount. This device is also called Better Lease Agreement.
FYI
as a landlord you can benefit from the energy premium called "My prime renovation", for certain works.
With jobs
Work must not begin until the agreement of theAnah: titleContent.
The work must be done by construction professionals.
The work must not be considered as new construction or expansion of the dwelling.
FYI
the dwelling must be at least 15 years old.
The assistance offered by the Anah varies according to the type of work:
When the Anah gives you its consent, you must do the work in accordance with the draft you have submitted.
You must do the work within 3 years of the agreement of the Anah.
Once the work is completed, you must present the invoices to the local Anah delegation.
The Anah then pays you all the aid for the work.
In addition to obtaining financial assistance for the work, sign an agreement with theAnah: titleContent allows you to get 2 things:
- Annual reduction in taxes payable on rents you collect
- Depending on the type of agreement you sign with Anah, certain premiums (financial aid paid once). Indeed, there are 3 types of agreement with works. Intermediate rent agreements, social rent agreements and very social rent agreements, which range from the highest rent amount to the lowest rent amount.
Reminder
there are 3 types of agreements with works. Intermediate rent agreements, social rent agreements and very social rent agreements, which range from the highest rent amount to the lowest rent amount.
These three types of agreement differ in particular as follows:
- Rent amount that you can ask the tenant
- Annual tax reduction on your property income (rents) which is granted to you, except for certain intermediate-rent agreements
- Possibility of obtaining or not certain premiums (one-time financial assistance)
The situation depends on the area where the dwelling is located.
To know the area of your accommodation, a simulator is available:
Know the area of his commune: A, Abis, B1, B2 or C
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Area A bis
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone A
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone B1
Housing in the metropolis
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Accommodation in the Dom
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone B2
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Area C
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Throughout the agreement (9 years), you have to comply with several obligations.
Leasing
The accommodation must be rented empty.
The dwelling must be for residential use only, i.e. it must be principal residence from the tenant.
FYI
upon signing the agreement, if the dwelling is already occupied by the tenant, the lease will have to be renewed. It is a question of signing a new lease with the same tenant, so that its conditions correspond to those of the agreement (empty housing lease, amount of rent and resources of the tenant).
If the tenant tells you that he leaves the accommodation during the agreement, you must return the rental accommodation to the terms of the agreement, and within a maximum of one year after the notification of his leave (notice).
If you want to give the tenant leave (notice), you must respect special rules.
Choice of tenant
The tenant must not be a member of your tax shelter, or a ascendant or descendant) members of your tax household.
The tenant's income must not exceed one maximum amount (when the lease is signed).
Rent amount
The rent shall not exceed one maximum amount.
You can make your request on the internet or by mail.
By mail
Unoccupied dwelling
Intermediate Rent Agreement
Before signing the lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°14039) dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13469) dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Social Rent Agreement
Before signing the lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°14039) dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Highly Social Rent Agreement
Before signing the lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°14039) dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Inhabited dwelling
Intermediate Rent Agreement
Before signing the new lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°14039) dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
FYI
if the tenant was already in place before the work and the lease is still ongoing, the lease must be renewed.
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13469) dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Social Rent Agreement
Before signing the new lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention cerfa no. 14039 dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
FYI
if the tenant was already in place before the work and the lease is still ongoing, the lease must be renewed with the same tenant.
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor's commitment cerfa no. 13470 dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Highly Social Rent Agreement
Before signing the new lease, you must provide the following documents:
- Convention cerfa no. 14039 dated and signed
- Grant application (cerfa n°12709)
FYI
if the tenant was already in place before the work and the lease is still ongoing, the lease must be renewed.
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor's commitment cerfa no. 13470 dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
FYI
the agreement must be annexed to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
No Jobs
In addition to obtaining financial assistance for the work, sign an agreement with theAnah: titleContent allows you to:
- Annual tax reduction to be paid on the rents you receive
- Depending on the type of agreement you sign with the Anah, certain premiums (financial aid paid once only). Indeed, there are 3 types of agreement without work. Intermediate rent agreements, social rent agreements and very social rent agreements, which range from the highest rent amount to the lowest rent amount.
Reminder
there are 3 types of agreement without work. Intermediate rent agreements, social rent agreements and very social rent agreements (ranging from the highest to the lowest rent).
These three types of agreement differ in particular as follows:
- Maximum rent that you can ask the tenant
- Annual tax reduction on your property income (rents) which is granted to you in most cases
These characteristics depend on the area where the housing is located.
To know the area of your accommodation, a simulator is available:
Know the area of his commune: A, Abis, B1, B2 or C
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
Area A bis
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone A
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone B1
Housing in the metropolis
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Accommodation in the Dom
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Zone B2
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Area C
The fiscal living area shall be equal to the total of:
- the living space
- and half of the area of the annexes for the exclusive use of the tenant (cellar, balcony...), within the limit of 8 m2.
Throughout the agreement (6 years), you have to comply with several obligations.
Leasing
The accommodation must be rented empty.
The dwelling must be for residential use only, i.e. it must be principal residence from the tenant.
FYI
upon signing the agreement, if the dwelling is already occupied by the tenant, the lease will have to be renewed. It is a question of signing a new lease with the same tenant, so that its conditions correspond to those of the agreement (empty housing lease, amount of rent and resources of the tenant).
If the tenant tells you that he leaves the accommodation during the agreement, you must return the rental accommodation to the terms of the agreement, and within a maximum of one year after the notification of his leave (notice).
If you want to give the tenant leave (notice), you must respect special rules.
Choice of tenant
The tenant must not be a member of your tax shelter, or a ascendant or descendant) members of your tax household.
The tenant's income must not exceed one maximum amount (when the lease is signed).
Rent Amount
The rent shall not exceed one maximum amount.
You can make your request on the internet or by mail.
By mail
The accommodation is inhabited
Intermediate Rent Agreement
No later than 2 months after the signing of the lease (or its effective date, or its renewal) or as the renewal of the current lease approaches, you must send to Anah the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°12807) signed and dated
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13469) dated and signed
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - If you use social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Social Rent Agreement
No later than 2 months after the signing of the lease (or its effective date, or its renewal) or as the renewal of the current lease approaches, you must send to Anah the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°12808) dated and signed
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of the lease signed with the tenant
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - If you use social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Social Rent Agreement
No later than 2 months after the signing of the lease (or its effective date, or its renewal), or in the run-up to the renewal of the current lease, you must send the Anah the following documents:
- Convention (cerfa n°12808) dated and signed
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of the lease signed with the tenant
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - If you use social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
The accommodation is unoccupied
Intermediate Rent Agreement
Before the lease is signed (or becomes effective), you must provide Anah with the convention (cerfa no. 12807) signed and dated.
After the lease is signed, you must provide the following documents:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13469) dated and signed
- Copy of the concluded lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - Where recourse is had to social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
FYI
You can sign the agreement with the Anah before signing the lease with the tenant, but the tenant's move into the accommodation must then take place as soon as possible.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Social Rent Agreement
Before the lease is signed (or takes effect), you must send the Anah the convention (cerfa no. 12808) dated and signed.
After the lease is signed, you must send the following documents to the lease:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of signed lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - If you use social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
FYI
You can sign the agreement with the Anah before signing the lease with the tenant, but the tenant's move into the accommodation must then take place as soon as possible.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
Highly Social Rent Agreement
Before the lease is signed (or takes effect), you must send the Anah the convention (cerfa no. 12808) dated and signed.
After the lease is signed, you must send the following documents to the lease:
- Lessor commitment (cerfa n°13470) dated and signed
- Copy of signed lease
- Copy of the tenant's tax notice n-2 (and copy of tax notice n-1, if applicable)
For example, for 2021, tax notice n-2 corresponds to the 2019 income tax notice for 2018 - If you use social rental intermediation, specific commitment form
Once you have signed the agreement with the Anah, you must attach it to the lease.
FYI
You can sign the agreement with the Anah before signing the lease with the tenant, but the tenant's move into the accommodation must then take place as soon as possible.
You must send these documents to the local Anah delegation on which the accommodation depends:
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