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Parliamentary elections 2024: register to vote in his new commune

Published on 12 June 2024

To vote in your new municipality during the parliamentary elections 2024, you must register to vote in this municipality before a deadline.

If you can't register on time, but you are still registered on the electoral lists of your former commune, you can vote on it by making a power of attorney before election day or by going to your polling station on election day.

I live with my parents in France and I will become a tenant of my accommodation. Depending on whether I'm a student (including on an apprenticeship or co-op contract) or not, different housing solutions are possible. Moving and renting for the 1re Some involve taking certain steps, which differ depending on whether my installation is permanent or not. Here are the steps and how to do them.

Student (including apprentice or alternates)

Several types of housing are possible, depending on my resources:

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Crous housing (social housing)

I can apply for student accommodation to the Crous: titleContent .

I have to use this online service:

My student services

This accommodation, located in university residence or in another residence used for student accommodation, is means-tested.

I am priority to get this type of housing when i collect a scholarship on social criteria.

When I settle in the house, I will have to:

  • Provide a security deposit. If necessary, I can ask the loca-pass advance (interest-free loan)
  • Present a surety who agrees to pay rent and expenses if I am unable to do so. It may be a natural person (parent, friend, etc.) or a legal person (Visal guarantee in particular).

Owner's home

I can become a tenant:

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I can be the only tenant of the accommodation, or rent it with other people in colocation, or rent it for my couple (if I am married, past, common-law partner).

To find accommodation : , I can:

  • See the accommodation offers on Lokaviz

Before the lease is signedHowever, the owner of the dwelling can require me to have a surety. The guarantor is a natural person (parent, friend, etc.) or a legal person (e.g.: Visal guarantee) who agrees to pay rent and expenses if I am unable to do so.

In addition, I can:

On key delivery, I must make with the owner or his representative (including real estate agent) a inventory of entry points.

Furnished room in the home

I can rent a furnished room at the local house.

The room must do 9 mths2 minimum, have a window, be heated and contain a minimum of furniture (bedding, table, seat, storage, light fixtures).

If the room does not have a kitchen area or private sanitary facilities, it is mandatory to write a lease with an annex indicating that the owner shares those of his accommodation with the tenant of the room.

In all cases, it is recommended to sign a conventional residential lease for a furnished dwelling or a mobility lease.

To find this accommodation, I can consult the rental offers on Lokaviz

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Housing of the Crous

  • The price of water and electricity consumption is included in the rent.
  • Internet access is available in the room and possibly in a common area of the residence. Its cost is included in the rent.

Owner's home

Please note

Any rental repairs are at my expense for the duration of the rental.

Furnished room in the home

Most often, the owner does not ask the student to participate in the payment of the internet connection.

On the other hand, he charges him a lump sum for electricity, gas and water. This package must be mentioned in the rental contract.

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Housing of the Crous

I can ask for a housing aid to the Caf.

To request it, I use this online service:

Applying for a housing allowance online

To find out if I am eligible for this support and how much I can get, I use this simulator:

Cif: Estimate his entitlement to housing benefits and calculate his amount

Please note

If I'm on a contract of alternation in a company from the private agricultural sectorYes, I can get Agri-Mobili-Jeune help, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

If I'm on a contract of alternation in another private sector companyYes, I can also get Mobili-Jeune aid, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

Owner's home

I can benefit from a housing assistance of the Cfa under certain conditions.

To request it, I use this online service:

Applying for a housing allowance online

To find out if I am eligible for this support and how much I can get, I use this simulator:

Cif: Estimate his entitlement to housing benefits and calculate his amount

Please note

If I'm on a contract of alternation in a company from the private agricultural sectorYes, I can get Agri-Mobili-Jeune help, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

If I'm on a contract of alternation in another private sector companyYes, I can also get Mobili-Jeune aid, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

Furnished room in the home

I can ask for a housing assistance of the Cfa on condition that you have signed a lease.

For this, I use this online service:

Applying for a housing allowance online

To find out if I am eligible for this support and how much I can get, I use this simulator:

Cif: Estimate his entitlement to housing benefits and calculate his amount

Please note

If I'm on a contract of alternation in a company from the private agricultural sectorYes, I can get Agri-Mobili-Jeune help, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

If I'm on a contract of alternation in another private sector companyYes, I can also get Mobili-Jeune aid, in some cases. I can test my eligibility and apply using an online service.

As a tenant, I have to take out a assurance for rented accommodation.

I must notify my school of my change of address.

I can have my mail sent back to my new address using the service offered by the Post Office:

Forward mail in case of move

After you've done my citizen census when i'm 16, i have to participate in a JDC: titleContent.

If I want to do my JDC near my new address, I have to declare it to my national service centre.

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Until my 25the birthday, i have to declare to my national service centre every change of situation (family, professional, moving) that concerns me.

I'm looking into the help i can get.

If I'm a tenant in a privately owned apartment, I have to pay a tax or charge for the removal of household waste, in some municipalities.

I can choose a new one attending physician, because his office is located near my new address, for example.

I'm looking at what the rules are with respect to a student's social security affiliation.

If I leave my parents' house permanently, i have to

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I'm French

If I am an adult, I must register on the electoral lists of my new municipality (or the new arrondissement, in Paris, Lyon and Marseille).

FYI  

If I don't have time to do that, and I'm still registered in my former commune, I can vote on it, in particular by making a proxy before election day or by going to my polling station on election day.

If I'm over 16, and until my 25th birthdaye birthday, i need to notify my center of the national service of my change of address.

Please note

I do not have to change the address on my ID card and passport.

I am European

If I am a citizen of another Member State of the European Union :

  • I can register on the electoral lists of my new municipality to participate in municipal elections and/or european elections 2024 (to elect the French representatives to the European Parliament)
  • If I have an EU residence card (not mandatory), I must have it modified.

Other situation

I need to have my residence permit.

Other situation

Different solutions are possible, depending on my resources:

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Social housing

I'm making a demand for social housing, which is assigned under conditions of resources.

I can go to the site Biveo to find out what social housing is available

Applying for social housing online (and renewing)

If I am public servant posted to Île-de-France:

I can ask Loca-pass advance (interest-free loan) to finance the security deposit requested by the lessor at the time of signing the lease.

To request it, I have to use this online service:

Request a Loca-Pass Advance

Warning  

I'm not neglecting the state of play. It is mandatory and must be done with the lessor at the time of key delivery.

Owner's home

I can become a tenant:

FYI  

I can be the only tenant of the accommodation, or rent it with other people in colocation, or rent it for my couple (if I am married, past, common-law partner).

To find accommodation, I can: 

Before the lease is signed However, the owner of the dwelling can require me to have a surety who agrees to pay rent and expenses if I am unable to do so. It can be a natural person (parent, friend, etc.) or a legal person (example: Visal guarantee).

In addition, I can:

When the keys are handed over, i deal with the owner of the dwelling or his representative (especially a real estate agent) the state of the places of entry.

When I hire a professional mover, the mover is liable in case of loss or breakage of an object and so i can claim the refund.

In addition, I can:

If I don't no need to hire a professional:

  • I have no recourse if my items are damaged or stolen
  • My liability is incurred in case of material damage (to the building) or personal injury (to persons)
  • I can be prosecuted for using illegal work (if I do)

My municipality or department may offer financial assistance for people living alone or as a couple who move (moving bill, truck rental ...), notably through the Solidarity Fund for Housing (FSL). It can also be a help to settle (purchase of furniture of 1re necessity...).

I check with my town hall:

Who shall I contact

Depending on the job I'm inHowever, I can get help with the move, under certain conditions:

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Employee

I refer to the collective agreement to which I am subject to determine whether my company can cover my moving expenses.

Public official (official or contract)

If I just joined the State civil serviceI can get it aid for the installation of State personnel (AIP)under certain conditions.

Please note

Any rental repairs are at my expense for the duration of the rental.

I can benefit from a housing assistance of the Cfaunder certain conditions.

I have to make the request using this online service:

Applying for a housing allowance online

To find out if I am eligible for this support and how much I can get, I use this simulator:

Cif: Estimate his entitlement to housing benefits and calculate his amount

As a tenant, I have to take out a assurance for rented accommodation.

I can have my mail sent back to my new address using the service offered by the Post Office:

Forward mail in case of move

I'm looking into the help i can get.

In some municipalities, I have to pay a tax or charge for the removal of household waste to finance the collection of household waste.

Reminder

At the age of 18, if I'm not attached to my parents' tax home, I have to fill out a tax return.

I can choose a new one attending physician, because his office is located near my new address, for example.

If I leave my parents' house permanently, i have to

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I'm French

If I am an adult, I must register on the electoral lists of my new municipality (or the new arrondissement, in Paris, Lyon and Marseille).

FYI  

If I don't have time to do that, and I'm still registered in my former commune, I can vote on it, in particular by making a proxy before election day or by going to my polling station on election day.

If I'm over 16, and until my 25th birthdaye birthday, i need to notify my center of the national service of my change of address.

Please note

I do not have to change the address on my ID card and passport.

I am European

If I am a citizen of another Member State of the European Union :

  • I can register on the electoral lists of my new municipality to participate in municipal elections and/or european elections 2024 (to elect the French representatives to the European Parliament)
  • If I have an EU residence card (not mandatory), I must have it modified.

Other situation

I need to have my residence permit.

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