Freeze of housing benefit income thresholds in 2026
The R0 parameter (income thresholds) and the student flat rate are not uprated in 2026 (Decree No. 2025-1401 of 28 December 2025), which reduces the benefit for some households. The full freeze of housing benefits considered in the 2026 budget bill was dropped: APL, ALF and ALS are still uprated in line with the rent reference index (IRL).
Measure originators
No official estimate found for this measure.
Measure impact
Housing benefit scales are due to be uprated on 1 October 2026 (expected increase of 1.15%, based on the Q2 2026 IRL, pending the ministerial order). Freezing the R0 parameter reduces the benefit of households whose income exceeds this threshold. No official estimate of this partial freeze was found.
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Procedure timeline
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel