Entre le dépôt du dossier et le premier versement, plusieurs délais se cumulent : instruction, ouverture du droit, puis mise en paiement. Cette page les distingue et indique quoi faire si l'attente se prolonge.
Free simulation based on official CAF 2026 rates
APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) is calculated using a formula that considers your rent (capped by zone), a charge allowance of 61 €/month, and your personal contribution based on your income. Since 2021, CAF uses contemporary income assessment: your income is reviewed quarterly.
Charge allowance: 61 €/month. Ceilings rise with household size. See all ceilings
Source: https://www.caf.fr/professionnels/offres-et-services/accompagnement-des-allocataires/bareme-aides-au-logement.
Free simulation based on the rates in force. The assumptions used are shown with the result.
Simulate my APLFree, official 2026 scale. Your amount appears on screen; the itemised calculation and the documents to gather are sent by email, in a single message.
Non-binding estimate. Visit caf.fr for your exact entitlements.