What is the minimum height and surface area of a dwelling to rent? - In colocation
Verified 21 mars 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The housing must respect a minimum surface area. This is one of the criteria for decent housing.
The dwelling must include at least 1 main room having:
- Let's say one living space of at least 9 m² and a ceiling height of at least 2,20 m
- Let's say one habitable volume of at least 20 m³.
Departmental Health Regulations (DHR) may impose more restrictive conditions. To consult it, you can contact your city hall.
Warning
So that roommates can be entitled to personal housing assistance, housing must have a living space at least 16 m² for 2 roommates. For each additional roommate, an additional 9 m² is needed, up to a limit of 78 m² for 8 people and more.
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