Rent freeze announced for 2027

The social housing agency Seine-Saint-Denis Habitat has decided to freeze rents for its properties in 2027, preventing any increase for thousands of tenants. This move is intended to help households maintain their purchasing power amid rising inflation and energy costs.

President calls for support from the State

Stéphane Troussel, president of the Seine-Saint-Denis Department, emphasized that the freeze sends a strong message to tenants facing financial strain. He urged the French government to provide support to social housing providers and the construction sector to address the broader housing crisis.

Financial impact on the landlord

The rent freeze will result in a loss of over 1.8 million euros for Seine-Saint-Denis Habitat. To offset this, the Department plans to increase its multi-year financial grant, which will help sustain the agency's operations.

Inflation and energy costs drive the decision

Tenants in the region are already dealing with a 2.4% annual inflation rate and a 16.7% rise in energy prices. The Department argues that housing, being the largest expense for most French people, should not add to the financial pressure on families.

Call for nationwide rent freeze

The Department is urging all social housing providers across France to follow suit and freeze rents in 2027. It highlights that a 1.15% rent increase would have compounded existing financial pressures, making the freeze a necessary measure to protect residents.