France Housing Allowance Calculator 2026 (APL CAF Aid)
Estimate your monthly personalized housing allowance (Aide Personnalisée au Logement - APL) from the French CAF: monthly rent, geographic zones (Zone 1 Paris/Île-de-France, Zone 2 major metro areas, Zone 3 regional), household composition, and net income in EUR (€).
Estimated Monthly APL Benefit
Calculator Inputs
Estimated Monthly APL Benefit
Net Rent Remaining to Pay (Rent - APL)
Statutory CAF Rent Cap Applied
Calculation Methodology
APL Payout = Eligible Rent (capped at regional zone threshold) + Standard Utility Allowance - Minimum Tenant Contribution calculated from rolling 12-month net household earnings.
Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer
This tool estimates housing allowances under French CAF real-time income assessment guidelines. Certified benefits are granted directly on caf.fr.
This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.
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