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Where can I go to find emergency/short-term housing?If you have just arrived in France and do not know where to stay, we advise you to contact the reception center for Ukrainians in cities where such centers already operate: Paris, Nice, Strasbourg. - Paris Event Center, 20, Avenue de la Porte de la Villette – 75019 Paris. On some train stations you will find Red Cross temporary reception centers where you can apply for emergency housing for one or two nights and get a transfer from the train station. In Paris the Red Cross reception center is located at Gare de l'Est. If you find yourself in any other French city, we advise you to contact the local prefecture You can also find short-term housing on the following platforms: |
Can I access public housing or housing provided by the state? How and where do I apply for public housing?Each prefecture appoints a reference association whose mission is to put in contact the voluntary hosts and the displaced people. Read detailed information and FAQ at interieur.gouv.fr You are entitled to personal housing assistance (APL) to reduce the amount of rent. Apply online to the Family Assistance Fund (CAF) in one of the Services of France or in the association that accompanies you. More information here Housing subsidies can be received during the entire period of residence. Usually, the money is transferred directly to the homeowner, and the tenant pays the difference himself. The amount of assistance depends on several factors:
The CAF`s service will answer whether a person can count on financial assistance and in what amount. If so, you need to make an online request To fill out the profile, you should prepare the following documents:
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How do I find long term housing?After granting you a temporary protection, the immigration office (OFII) will provide you with housing in different regions of France depending on the availability. You can also apply for social housing at discounted rate through SOLIHA You can look for long-term accommodation using these platforms: • jinka.fr Otherwise, you can use individual platforms: • pap.fr Please be careful and avoid suspicious offers, when using these websites. French families who provide free housing to Ukrainian refugees will receive compensation from the state. The French will be able to receive from 50 euros per month from April 1 to December 31, 2022. Families who sheltered Ukrainians for more than 90 days have the right to count on financial assistance. To receive the money, the French must register and obtain a certificate from the community in which they live and receive the refugees. |
If I am staying with friends and family in the long term, what documents do I need to fill out to make it official? How can I obtain proof of residency?You need to provide a proof of your residence to your local prefecture in order to be properly registered. • Attestation of your host dated and signed. (A template letter can be found here More info at service-public.fr French families who provide free housing to Ukrainian refugees will receive compensation from the state. The French will be able to receive from 50 euros per month from April 1 to December 31, 2022. Families who sheltered Ukrainians for more than 90 days have the right to count on financial assistance. To receive the money, the French must register and obtain a certificate from the community in which they live and receive the refugees. |
