Intergenerational housing projects are most often initiated by public structures such as social lenders and municipalities, in partnership with associations or private investors. These collective homes are for everyone, whether you are alone, a family, a student or retired.

Intergenerational housing is designed to improve the quality of life of residents:

• developing solidarity between neighbors, through the mixing of generations;
• combating the isolation of people living alone (students, elderly people...).

How is the intergenerational habitat made up?

By definition, intergenerational habitat is for all ages.

The accommodations are designed to meet the particular needs of different generations and family structures (equipment adapted for the elderly, several rooms for families, outdoor spaces for children, etc.).

In their design, they may be intended for one third of students, one third of families and one third of the elderly. Or only bi-generational, for students and the elderly. It can also be inclusive intergenerational habitat.

These structures also have the specificity of offering common spaces for meeting and exchange usable by all and offering services (lingerie, concierge, room for events...).

Looking for an intergenerational building near you? You can inquire with the local information point for the elderly.

Cost of intergenerational housing and possible aids

Intergenerational housing projects designed by social donors have a social vocation. They offer moderate rents adapted for people with "low incomes".

People living in intergenerational housing can benefit from different supports depending on their situation:

• housing subsidies: personalized housing subsidy (LPA), social housing allowance (SLA), pension fund subsidies, tax subsidies);
• personalized independent living allowance (APA and home-based APA).