Practical Guide
CAF Social and Housing Allowances Guide
To estimate your entitlements, use the official CAF simulator. Final decisions depend on submitted income and residency proofs.
Housing Application Example
Use sample data to explore how documents are organized in your dashboard.
Gather the information for the official CAF calculator.
Run an estimate with CAF
Prepare details about your home, occupants, and income. The official simulator provides questions tailored to your exact case.
Open official CAF simulatorHousing allowances (APL / ALS)
CAF evaluates housing, household size, and income over the preceding 12 months with quarterly recalculations. Regular residence is required.
Rules for international students
Since July 1, 2026, non-EU/EEA students need social grant eligibility, employment, or work-study contracts to qualify for housing allowance.
Activity bonus (Prime d’activité)
For non-EU/EEA nationals, a residence permit authorizing work for at least five years is generally required, with exceptions for resident card holders.
Family benefits
Check residency and dependent child conditions. Amounts depend on children’s ages and household income.
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