APL for Furnished Rentals: Tenants in France

As a tenant in France, understanding whether you can receive APL for a furnished dwelling is essential to manage your budget and rights. Personalized housing aid varies according to the type of lease, the surface area, resources and the amount of the rent; rules for furnished housing differ from those for unfurnished housing. This article clearly explains who can claim APL for a furnished property, how to apply, which documents to provide, and what differences to watch for compared with an unfurnished lease. It also guides you on remedies in case of refusal or error, citing official procedures and competent contacts in France.

What is APL for furnished housing?

APL (Personalized Housing Aid) for a furnished dwelling is a benefit intended to reduce the rent burden according to your income, household composition and the rent amount declared by the landlord.^[1]

Main differences between furnished and unfurnished

• Amount of aid (rent): the calculation takes into account the rent, charges and household resources.
• Lease duration and form (time): furnished leases are often shorter and may affect entitlement.
• Documents and contract (form): the furnished rental agreement differs regarding obligations and inventories.
• Inventory and condition report (evidence): the inventory is essential for the security deposit and eligibility.

Security deposit and supporting documents

The amount of the security deposit and the list of supporting documents to provide are specified in the contract and by the applicable regulations.^[2]

FAQ

Can I receive APL if I rent a furnished property?

Yes, subject to income and rent conditions; the CAF evaluates each file according to its own rules.^[1]

Does a furnished lease change the amount of aid?

The type of lease can influence the calculation of entitlement, notably through the rent and charges taken into account.^[2]

What to do in case of refusal or calculation error?

Check your file, contact the CAF, then refer the matter to the departmental conciliation commission or the judicial court if necessary.^[3]

How to

1. Check your eligibility by reviewing your situation and the applicable ceilings.
2. Gather documents: lease, pay slips, rent receipts, condition report.
3. Submit the application to CAF online or via the dedicated space.
4. Monitor the processing and appeal in case of error by using the available remedies.

Key points

• Check that the declared rent matches the elements considered by CAF.
• Keep the inventory and receipts to support your situation.
• Contact CAF for any question before initiating an appeal.

Help and resources

• Service-public.fr - Housing aid and CAF
• Legifrance - Law n° 89-462 of July 6, 1989

1. [1] Service-public.fr - Housing aid and CAF
2. [2] Legifrance - Law n° 89-462 of July 6, 1989
3. [3] Service-public.fr - Departmental conciliation commission