Can you keep your social housing if your income rises?

Verified 11 January 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

When your income rises, you may be forced to pay extra rent (or solidarity rent supplement, says SLS). But if your income rises very sharply, you may be forced to leave your home. However, this rule does not apply in certain cases (age, disability...).

The situation varies depending on the location of your accommodation.

FYI

The municipalities bordering Paris are Aubervilliers, Bagnolet, Boulogne-Billancourt, Charenton-le-Pont, Clichy, Fontenay-Sous-Bois, Gentilly, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Ivry-sur-Seine, Joinville-le-Pont, The Kremlin-Bicêtre, Les Lilas, Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Levallois-Perret, Malakoff, Montreuil, Montrouge, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Nogent-sur-Marne, Pantin, Puteaux, Saint-Saint-Marne Cloud, Saint-Denis, Saint-Mandé, Saint-Maurice, Saint-Ouen, Suresnes, Vanves, Vincennes.

Paris and neighboring municipalities

General case

1. Pay extra rent

You can be obliged to pay extra rent where the total annual income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual revenue from which the SLS is due (Paris and neighboring municipalities)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€16,614	€30,198	€39,257
2	2 people	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
	Young couple	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
	1 person + 1 dependent	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
3	3 people	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€38,856	€70,638	€91,829
4	4 people	€38,856	€70,638	€91,829
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€46,221	€84,043	€109,256
5	5 people	€46,221	€84,043	€109,256
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€52,016	€94,570	€122,942

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

2. Leaving the home

You can be forced to leave your home when your income (the resources of all the people in your household) exceeds a maximum amount for 2 consecutive years:

Tableau - Amount beyond which housing must be returned (Paris and neighboring municipalities)
People housed		Total annual income above which housing must be returned to the lessor
1	1 person alone	€49,071
2	2 people	€73,341
	Young couple	€96,140
	1 person + 1 dependent	€96,140
3	3 people	€96,140
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€114,786
4	4 people	€114,786
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€136,570
5	5 people	€136,570
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€153,677
6	6 people	€153,677

The lessor informs you of your situation as soon as the results of the survey show, for the 2^e year in succession, exceeding the maximum authorized.

You must leave the accommodation within 18 months from 1^er January of the year following the results of the survey showing, for the second^e year in which the maximum allowable income is exceeded.

Example :

For exceedances in 2021 and 2022 (2 consecutive years):

The deadline runs from 1^er january 2023
The accommodation must be vacated no later than 1^er july 2024

The lessor notifies you, by registered letter with notice of receipt or by act of commissioner of justice (formerly act of bailiff), the deadline of departure 6 months before the end of the 18-month period.

The landlord does not have to make you a relocation proposal.

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You do not have to leave your accommodation if you are in at least 1 of the following situations:

You reach the age of 65 until the year that appears for the 2^e consecutive times the maximum allowable income has been exceeded
During the 18-month period, your income falls below a certain amount. This amount is the maximum income for obtaining a social housing PLS

Example :

If your income is too high in 2021 and 2022, the procedure stops if you reach the age of 65 in 2021 or 2022.

Tableau - Maximum amount to stay in the accommodation after a drop in income (Paris and neighboring municipalities)
People housed		Maximum annual revenues
1	1 person alone	€32,715
2	2 people	€48,894
	Young couple	€64,094
	1 person + 1 dependent	€64,094
3	3 people	€64,094
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€76,525
4	4 people	€76,525
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€91,047
5	5 people	€91,047
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€102,452
6	6 people	€102,452

You are 65 years of age or older

You can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total income of the people staying exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual revenue from which the SLS is due (Paris and neighboring municipalities)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€16,614	€30,198	€39,257
2	2 people	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
	Young couple	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
	1 person + 1 dependent	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
3	3 people	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€38,856	€70,638	€91,829
4	4 people	€38,856	€70,638	€91,829
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€46,221	€84,043	€109,256
5	5 people	€46,221	€84,043	€109,256
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€52,016	€94,570	€122,942

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You're disabled

If you have a disability or a dependent with a disability, you can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total annual income of the people staying exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual income from which the SLS is due when at least one person has the mobility disability inclusion card (Paris and neighboring municipalities)
People housed	The amount of annual revenue from which the SLS is due
People housed	PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1 person	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
2 people	€25,298	€59,163	€76,912
3 people	€38,856	€70,638	€91,829
4 people	€46,221	€84,043	€91,829
5 people	€52,016	€94,570	€122,942

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

When your accommodation is located in a priority area of city politicsHowever, you do not have to pay extra rent and you cannot be forced to leave your home, even if your income increases sharply.

Rest of Île-de-France

General case

1. Pay extra rent

You can be obliged to pay extra rent where the total annual income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual income from which the SLS is due (rest of Île-de-France)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€16,614	€30,198	€39,257
2	2 people	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
	Young couple	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
	1 person + 1 dependent	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
3	3 people	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€35,740	€64,984	€84,480
4	4 people	€35,740	€64,984	€84,480
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€42,313	€76,929	€100,008
5	5 people	€42,313	€76,929	€100,008
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€47,613	€86,570	€112,541

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

2. Leaving the home

You can be forced to leave your home where the total annual income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount for 2 consecutive years:

Tableau - Total annual income above which housing is to be returned (rest of Île-de-France)
People housed		Maximum amount allowed
1	1 person alone	€49,071
2	2 people	€73,341
	Young couple	€88,159
	1 person + 1 dependent	€88,159
3	3 people	€88,159
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€105,600
4	4 people	€105,600
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€125,010
5	5 people	€125,010
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€140,676
6	6 people	€140,676

The lessor informs you of your situation as soon as the results of the survey show, for the 2^e year in succession, exceeding the maximum.

You must leave the premises within 18 months from 1^er January of the year following the results of the survey showing, for the second^e year in succession, exceeding the maximum.

Example :

For exceedances in 2021 and 2022 (2 consecutive years):

The deadline runs from 1^er january 2023
The accommodation must be vacated no later than 1^er july 2024

The landlord does not have to make you a relocation proposal.

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You do not have to leave your home if you are in at least one of the following situations:

You reach the age of 65 until the year that appears for the 2^e consecutive times the maximum amount allowed has been exceeded
During the 18-month period, your income falls below a certain amount. This amount is the total annual revenue to obtain a social housing PLS

Example :

If your income is too high in 2021 and 2022, the procedure stops if you reach the age of 65 in 2021 or 2022.

Tableau - Maximum amount to stay in the house after a drop in income (Île-de-France)
People housed		Maximum amount allowed
1	1 person alone	€32,715
2	General case	€48,894
	Young couple	€58,773
	1 person + 1 dependent	€58,773
3	General case	€58,773
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€70,400
4	General case	€70,400
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€83,340
5	General case	€83,340
5	1 person + 4 dependants	93,785
6	6 people	93,785

You are 65 years of age or older

You can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the resources of the people living in your home exceed a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual income from which the SLS is due (rest of Île-de-France)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€16,614	€30,198	€39,257
2	2 people	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
	Young couple	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
	1 person + 1 dependent	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
3	3 people	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€35,740	€64,984	€84,480
4	4 people	€35,740	€64,984	€84,480
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€42,313	€76,929	€100,008
5	5 people	€42,313	€76,929	€100,008
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€47,613	€86,570	€112,541

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You're disabled

If you have a disability or a dependent with a disability, you can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total annual income of the people accommodated exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual income from which the SLS is due when at least one person has the mobility disability inclusion card (rest of Île-de-France)
People housed	Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed	PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1 person	€27,080	€45,133	€58,673
2 people	€32,551.2	€54,252	€70,527
3 people	€35,740	€64,984	€84,480
4 people	€42,313	€76,929	€100,008
5 people	€47,613	€86,570	€112,541

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

When your accommodation is located in a priority area of city politicsHowever, you do not have to pay extra rent and you cannot be forced to leave your home, even if your income increases sharply.

General case

1. Pay extra rent

You can be obliged to pay extra rent when the resources of the people living in your dwelling (PLAI, PLUS or PLS type) exceed a maximum amount.

Tableau - SLS: total annual revenues from which it applies (province)
People housed		The amount of annual revenue from which the SLS is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€14,438	€26,253	€34,129
2	2 people	€21,037	€35,060	€45,578
	Young couple	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
	1 person + 1 dependent	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
3	3 people	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€28,148	€50,900	€66,170
4	4 people	€28,148	€50,900	€66,170
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€32,934	€59,877	€77,840
5	5 people	€32,934	€59,877	€77,840
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€37,116	€67,483	€87,728

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

2. Leaving the home

You can be forced to leave your home where the total annual income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount for 2 consecutive years:

Tableau - Total annual revenues above which housing is to be returned (province)
People housed		Maximum amount allowed
1	1 person alone	€42,662
2	2 people	€56,973
	Young couple	€68,513
	1 person + 1 dependent	€68,513
3	3 people	€68,513
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€82,713
4	4 people	€82,713
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€97,301
5	5 people	€97,301
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€109,660
6	6 people	€109,660

The lessor informs you of your situation as soon as the results of the survey show, for the 2^e year in succession, the ceiling has been exceeded.

You must leave the premises within 18 months from 1^er January of the year following the results of the survey showing, for the second^e one year in a row, a resource overrun.

Example :

For exceedances in 2021 and 2022 (2 consecutive years):

The deadline runs from 1^er january 2023
The accommodation must be vacated no later than 1^er july 2024

The landlord does not have to make you a relocation proposal.

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You do not have to leave your home if you are in at least one of the following situations:

You reach the age of 65 until the year that appears for the 2^e consecutive times the maximum amount allowed has been exceeded
During the 18-month period, your income falls below a certain amount. This amount corresponds to the maximum annual income to obtain a social housing PLS

Example :

If your income is too high in 2021 and 2022, the procedure stops if you reach the age of 65 in 2021 or 2022.

Tableau - Maximum amount to stay in the home after a drop in income (province)
People housed		Province
1	1 person alone	€28,441
2	2 people	€37,982
	Young couple	€45,676
	1 person + 1 dependent	€45,676
3	3 people	€45,676
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€55,142
4	4 people	€55,142
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€64,867
5	5 people	€64,867
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€73,107
6	6 people	€73,107

You are 65 years of age or older

You can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total income of the people staying exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - SLS: total annual revenues from which it applies (province)
People housed		The amount of annual revenue from which the SLS is due
People housed		PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€14,438	€26,253	€34,129
2	2 people	€21,037	€35,060	€45,578
	Young couple	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
	1 person + 1 dependent	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
3	3 people	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€28,148	€50,900	€66,170
4	4 people	€28,148	€50,900	€66,170
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€32,934	€59,877	€77,840
5	5 people	€32,934	€59,877	€77,840
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€37,116	€67,483	€87,728

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You're disabled

If you have a disability or a dependent with a disability, you can stay in your home, regardless of your income. But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total annual income of the people accommodated exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Excess rent: total annual income from which it is due when at least 1 person has the mobility card disability inclusion (province)
People housed	Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed	PLAI housing	Housing PLUS	Housing PLS
1 person	€21,037	€35,060	€45,578
2 people	€25,298	€42,162	€54,810
3 people	€28,148	€50,900	€66,170
4 people	€32,934	€59,877	€77,840
5 people	€37,116	€67,483	€87,728

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

When your accommodation is located in a priority area of city politicsHowever, you do not have to pay extra rent and you cannot be forced to leave your home, even if your income increases sharply.

General case

1. Pay extra rent

You can be obliged to pay extra rent when the total income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount.

This maximum amount depends on the type of social housing (LLTS, LLS or PLS).

FYI

To find out the type of accommodation, ask your landlord.

Tableau - Total annual revenues from which SLS is due (overseas)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		LLTS Housing	LLS Housing	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€12,994	€23,628	€30,716
2	2 people	€18,933	€31,554	€41,020
	Young couple	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
	1 person + 1 dependent	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
3	3 people	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€25,333	€45,810	€59,553
4	4 people	€25,333	€45,810	€59,553
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€29,640	€53,889	€70,056
5	5 people	€29,640	€53,889	€70,056
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€45,550	€60,734	€78,955

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

2. Leaving the home

You can be forced to leave your home where the total annual income of the persons housed exceeds a maximum amount for 2 consecutive years:

Tableau - Total annual income above which housing is to be returned (Overseas)
People housed		Maximum amount allowed
1	1 person alone	€38,395
2	2 people	€51,275
	Young couple	€61,661
	1 person + 1 dependent	€61,661
3	3 people	€61,661
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€74,441
4	4 people	€74,441
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€87,570
5	5 people	€87,570
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€98,694
6	6 people	€98,694

The lessor informs you of your situation as soon as the results of the survey show, for the 2^e year in succession, the ceiling has been exceeded.

You must leave the premises within 18 months from 1^er January of the year following the results of the survey showing, for the second^e one year in a row, a resource overrun.

Example :

For exceedances in 2021 and 2022 (2 consecutive years):

The deadline runs from 1^er january 2023
The accommodation must be vacated no later than 1^er july 2024

The landlord does not have to make you a relocation proposal.

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You will not have to leave your accommodation if you are in at least 1 of the following situations:

You reach the age of 65 until the year that appears for the 2^e consecutive times the maximum amount allowed has been exceeded
During the 18-month period, your income falls below a certain amount. This amount corresponds to the maximum annual revenue to obtain a social housing PLS

Example :

If your income is too high in 2021 and 2022, the procedure stops if you reach the age of 65 in 2021 or 2022.

Tableau - Maximum amount to stay in the house after a drop in income (overseas)
People with accommodation		Maximum amount
1	1 person alone	€25,597
2	2 people	€34,184
	Young couple	€41,108
	1 person + 1 dependent	€41,108
3	3 people	€41,108
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€49,628
4	4 people	€49,628
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€58,381
5	5 people	€58,381
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€65,796
6	6 people	€65,796

You are 65 years of age or older

You can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total annual income of the people accommodated exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual revenues from which SLS is due (overseas)
People housed		Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed		LLTS Housing	LLS Housing	Housing PLS
1	1 person alone	€12,994	€23,628	€30,716
2	2 people	€18,933	€31,554	€41,020
	Young couple	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
	1 person + 1 dependent	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
3	3 people	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
3	1 person + 2 dependants	€25,333	€45,810	€59,553
4	4 people	€25,333	€45,810	€59,553
4	1 person + 3 dependants	€29,640	€53,889	€70,056
5	5 people	€29,640	€53,889	€70,056
5	1 person + 4 dependants	€45,550	€60,734	€78,955

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You're disabled

If you have a disability or a dependent with a disability, you can stay in your home, regardless of your income.

But you may be forced to pay extra rent when the total annual income of the people accommodated exceeds a maximum amount:

Tableau - Total annual income from which the SLS is due when at least 1 person has the mobility card disability inclusion (overseas)
People housed	Amount of annual income from which overrent is due
People housed	LLTS Housing	LLS Housing	Housing PLS
1 person	€18,933	€31,554	€41,020
2 people	€22,768	€37,945	€49,329
3 people	€25,333	€45,810	€59,553
4 people	€29,640	€53,889	€70,056
5 people	€45,550	€60,734	€78,955

FYI

the roommate shall not be counted in the persons housed.

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

When your accommodation is located in a priority area of city politicsHowever, you do not have to pay extra rent and you cannot be forced to leave your home, even if your income increases sharply.

Who can help me?

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Can you keep your social housing if your income rises?

Paris and neighboring municipalities

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Rest of Île-de-France

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Who can help me?

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Can you keep your social housing if your income rises?

Île-de-France

Paris and neighboring municipalities

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Rest of Île-de-France

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Province

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Overseas

General case

1. Pay extra rent

2. Leaving the home

3. But the obligation to leave home may disappear

You are 65 years of age or older

You're disabled

You live in a high-priority neighborhood

Who can help me?

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