Marine Le Pen, the candidate for the National Rally, has proposed abolishing the SRU law, a regulation that requires certain French communes to allocate at least 20 to 25 percent of their housing stock to social housing. She also wants to introduce a "national priority" in how social housing is distributed. These ideas represent a major shift from current policies that emphasize housing equity and accessibility. The social housing sector in France is a vital part of the country's social infrastructure, housing 10.4 million people—about 15.7% of all households—in 4.6 million units. With several key deadlines approaching, including the 2027 budget vote, the housing bill, and the presidential election, the sector is under pressure to secure support for its needs. The government has announced it may freeze Personal Housing Allowances (APL) in 2027, which would impact 5.8 million households, including many students. This freeze would not adjust for inflation, potentially reducing the purchasing power of those who rely on the aid. Another policy, the "solidarity rent reduction" (RLS), allows tenants to pay less rent in exchange for lower APL payments. This program is expected to cost 900 million euros in 2026, a reduction from 1.3 billion euros the previous year. While HLM (social housing) organizations are pushing for further cuts, the government has decided to maintain the RLS at 900 million euros, calling it a "compromise" in favor of landlords. The government also plans to reduce the contribution of social landlords to the National Fund for Housing Assistance (Fnap) by 100 million euros, bringing it down from 375 to 275 million. HLM organizations are also seeking the continuation of a tax exemption on property tax for new social housing, valued at about one billion euros. However, the government has not yet decided whether to extend this exemption. The housing bill, which was approved by the Economic Affairs committee, includes the "Anru 3" program, a third major initiative aimed at renovating neighborhoods. However, its funding is linked to the 2027 budget, with an estimated 5 billion euros—half of the amount allocated for the previous Anru program. Despite concerns over limited funding and disagreements over certain provisions, social housing organizations are determined to get the bill passed before the 2027 presidential election. In a show of unity, they are even prepared to support the bill’s passage even if it includes measures they oppose, such as a clause that strengthens mayors' authority in social housing allocation. Political figures like François Hollande and Olivier Faure attended the HLM Congress, highlighting the significance of the sector in national politics. Formal debates with presidential candidates are scheduled for March 9, 2027, once the list of candidates is finalized. These discussions will likely focus on the future of social housing policies in France.