Résidents temporaires dans des locaux vacants (ex-art. 29 loi ELAN)
Live in a vacant Paris office or school for at most EUR 200/month all-in.
Record checked Oct 23, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
State-approved organisations (e.g. Camelot France and social operators) place 'temporary residents' in vacant buildings under contracts of 2-18 months, with monthly fees capped at EUR 200 all-in (EUR 75 for people in difficulty).
Dream spread
Live in a vacant Paris office or school for at most EUR 200/month all-in.
Relocation reality check
Contracts max 18 months; building must be vacated on sale/permit; operators need prefectoral approval. Scheme made permanent in July 2023 (per legal press).
- Cheaper than renting, but you can usually be asked to leave on about four weeks' notice and have fewer rights than a tenant.
- In France the scheme only runs through state-approved operators: the fee is capped at €200 a month including charges, and contracts last 18 months at most.
Caretaker & Guardian HousingProperty guardian
Caretaker terms
This program does not provide a visa.
- Housing
- Below-market fee
- Utilities
- Included
- Cost to you
- Max EUR 200/month all charges incl.; EUR 75 for people in difficulty
- Stipend or pay
- None
- Commitment
- 2-18 months
- What you give
- Occupy & preserve premises; vacate on triggering event
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Operators commit to housing vulnerable people too; selection by approved operator.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Residence status in France needed
CautionWho can apply: Legal residents of France (EU or valid titre de séjour). You need your own right to live in France — this program does not provide a visa.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 2–18 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"Le résident signe avec l’organisme agréé un contrat pour une durée minimale de 2 mois reconductible" (https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/documents/Fiche_6_transformation_bureaux_logements_urbanisme_transitoire.pdf)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 23, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 23, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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