If you’re involved in developing rental housing for key workers in the Île-de-France region, this scheme offers financial support for your projects. Aimed at enhancing housing availability for key workers in sectors like health and education, the aid can cover up to 5% of eligible expenses, capped at €5,000 per housing unit. Applications are submitted through the Mes démarches platform, with a focus on energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction practices.
Objectives
This initiative funds the net creation of intermediate rental housing specifically designed for key workers, including those in health, security, education, and transport sectors. It operates under the framework of French ordinances and EU regulations, ensuring that public service compensation is appropriately allocated to support key housing projects.
Beneficiaries
The scheme is available to various entities involved in housing development, including:
- Public housing organizations (HLM)
- Construction SEMs (Sociétés d’Économie Mixte)
- Subsidiaries of HLM organizations for intermediate rental housing
- Coordination SA between HLM organizations
- Local public enterprises (Sem, Spl, SemOp)
- Non-profit organizations and public establishments with capital held by taxable entities.
Excluded: Private developers not meeting the criteria.
Eligible operations
Eligible projects must focus on creating intermediate rental housing for key workers. The aid covers:
- Up to 5% of eligible expenses related to construction and associated fees, with a maximum of €5,000 per housing unit.
- Bonuses may be available for projects that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency or utilize eco-construction methods.
Eligibility conditions
Key conditions for eligibility include:
- Compliance with Ordinance No. 2014-159 and Decree No. 2014-1102.
- Projects must specifically cater to key workers in necessary sectors.
- Applications must be submitted via the Mes démarches platform.
Grant amount
The aid is set at a maximum of 5% of eligible expenses, capped at €5,000 per housing unit. This scheme encourages energy-efficient projects and can potentially be combined with other funding sources for housing development.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine this aid with other housing support schemes?
Stacking rules depend on each scheme’s own regulations. Check with Conseil régional d’Ile de France.
How long does it take to process an application?
The processing time for applications under the Intermediate Rental Housing Support program typically ranges from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and the completeness of the submitted documentation. To get a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific situation, please reach out directly to Conseil régional d’Ile de France.
Is my local public enterprise eligible for this aid?
Yes, as long as it meets the criteria outlined for public housing organizations and key worker projects.
What if my application is rejected?
You can request feedback from Conseil régional d’Ile de France and reapply with improvements in a future round.
Is this scheme still active in 2026?
Yes, the scheme continues to support housing projects for key workers in Île-de-France.