July 19, 2023

Mobili-Pass assistance from Action Logement

Action Logement, a major player

Action Logement is an organization that aims to facilitate access to housing for employees. Among its offers, the Mobili-Pass aid is intended for people on professional mobility, including work-study students. This aid can take the form of a reduced-rate loan or a grant, with a maximum amount of €3,500.

Eligibility criteria

To benefit from it, it is necessary in particular that the new accommodation where the household plans to move is more than 70 km from the old one or that the travel time between the place of work and the old accommodation exceeds 1h15. In addition, the applicant must be either a work-study student or an employee of a private non-agricultural company with more than 10 employees.

The CAF moving allowance

Help for large families

CAF offers a moving allowance for families with at least three dependent children. The amount of this aid is capped at €995.54 for a family of three children, with an increase of €82.96 per additional child.

The conditions to be respected

To be eligible, the move must take place following the third month of pregnancy and before the last child is two years old. In addition, the applicant must meet the conditions for granting the APL or the ALF from CAF.

Mobility assistance from Pôle emploi

Support for business recovery

Pôle emploi offers mobility assistance to facilitate the resumption of professional activity. This aid can cover travel, catering and accommodation costs, with an annual ceiling of €5,000.

The criteria to be met

The aid is intended for people registered with Pôle Emploi as job seekers. The distance between the location of the activity and the home must be at least 60 km or equivalent to 2 hours round trip. Something to help job seekers who cannot move to closer accommodation.

Aid from the Housing Solidarity Fund (FSL)

Support for people in difficulty

The FSL offers support for people who have difficulty paying their rent or housing bills. These aids may take the form of grants, interest-free loans or rental guarantees. A welcome help in case of moving in particular.

FSL services

The FSL can cover late rent, bailiff’s fees, unpaid bills (water, electricity, gas) or even moving expenses. Each department has its own terms of allocation, so it is essential to inquire with its CAF or its General Council.

Moving: Specific aid for young people

Devices to facilitate entry into working life

Young people can benefit from the Loca-Pass advance from Action Logement, which finances the security deposit when moving into housing. This advance, for a maximum amount of €1,200, is a 0% loan repayable over 25 months. In addition, the Visale guarantee is another option for young people, offering a deposit for unpaid rent.

Moving aids for specific situations

Devices for everyone

• The elderly : Some pension funds offer assistance for seniors who move.
• Officials : They can obtain a contribution to moving expenses in the event of a change of administrative residence.
• People with Disabilities : The MDPHs offer assistance to cover up to 100% of moving costs, with a ceiling of €3,000 every 10 years.

Summary table of moving assistance