APL and housing aids: conditions and demand

The APL (personalized housing assistance), the ALF and the ALS are subsidies from the CAF to pay the rent. They don't cover all the rent but reduce your remaining expenses. The request is made on caf.fr after opening an alloting account.

EssentialLast reviewed: July 2026

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In brief

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Duration: 20–40 minutes online

Cost: Free

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Who this guide is for

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Low and medium-income tenants
Decent housing students
Families paying rent or expenses

To be prepared in advance

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Allotment number CAF or account creation
Lease and RIB
12 income last months

Step-by-step procedure

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1Create an account at caf.fr and report your situation.
2Indicate the accommodation: address, rent, charges, lessor.
3The CAF calculates the help according to income, area and home — simulator on caf.fr.
4Monthly payment; update if rent or income changes.
5In case of departure — report the end of the lease to avoid overpayment.

Common mistakes

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Do not update the CAF after a move or rent increase.
Believe that the APL pays 100 % of the rent.
Forget to report co-location or income change.
Consolidate tenant help and homeowner help.

Official sources

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Important remark

Amounts and ceilings change each year. Official simulator CAF.

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