Apply for CAF housing aid (APL) — done for you
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What is in your dossier
- ✓A quick eligibility read for your rent, income and status
- ✓A tailored document checklist (lease, RIB, ID, permit)
- ✓The exact caf.fr application walkthrough and allocataire number
- ✓The rent attestation wording your landlord can sign
- ✓Payment timing and the first-month rule explained for you
About this procedure
APL (aide personnalisée au logement) is a monthly housing benefit from the CAF that can significantly lower your rent, including for many students and foreign residents. The application is made on caf.fr and depends on your income, rent and situation. The assistant checks whether you are likely eligible, helps you create your CAF account, get your allocataire number and submit the right documents so your file is not delayed.
Documents usually involved
- Signed lease (contrat de bail)
- RIB (French bank details)
- Valid ID or passport
- Residence permit or visa if applicable
- Income information for the reference period
Your done-for-you dossier turns this into a checklist tailored to your exact case.
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Frequently asked questions
Can foreign residents get APL?
Many can, provided they hold a valid residence document and meet the housing and income conditions. The assistant checks your specific case.
When does the first payment arrive?
APL usually starts the month after your request is complete, and there is often no payment for the first month of tenancy. The assistant explains the timing.
Does APL work in shared flats or student housing?
Often yes, including CROUS and private student housing, with specific rules. The assistant tells you what applies to your housing type.