Have you been accepted into university or a school? Now it's time to look for accommodation! Here are some avenues and advice for finding accommodation, as well as information on legislation, your rights and your responsibilities. Find out about possible financial aid. Finally, in the event of a dispute with your landlord, there are organisations to advise and support you.
First, you need to. create a student social file south www.messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr before 31 May (see the steps to follow to complete your DSE correctly jedemandemabourse.lescrous.fr).
When filling in the form, you must Tick the box «I am requesting Crous student accommodation».
Next, you need to Apply for housing and specify his wishes on findhousing.lescrous.fr in May.
You will receive a response during the main award phase (several allocation rounds in June). Scholarship students are given priority.
Did you not get allocated housing during the main allocation phase?
Did you not submit your application on time?
Are you an international student?You can participate in the additional allocation phase from early July findhousing.lescrous.fr
It is open to all students, even those who have not completed a student social file.
- www.crous-bfc.fr – 09 72 59 65 65 (single number for all information requests to Crous)
- www.etudiant.gouv.fr
- Crous Accommodation Centre : pole-hebergement-dijon@crous-bfc.fr – 03 45 34 85 83
Yes. Scholarship students are prioritised, but other students can also benefit. Accommodation is allocated based on social criteria. The criteria taken into account are the parents' income or even the student's income, family composition, and geographical distance from the family home.
Yes, if your Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE) has been completed, you can participate in the various Crous accommodation allocation rounds in June (even if you were unable to participate in the first allocation round).
You can also participate in the supplementary allocation phase and reserve housing from those that are still available on findhousing.lescrous.fr from the beginning of July. This additional phase is open to all students, French and foreign (it is not necessary to have created your Student Social File).
Please note: Even during the academic year, after the start of term, it is still possible to apply for Crous accommodation.
- In general, social landlords (HLM) allocate housing to students if they meet the income ceilings and if housing is available.
Flats can be allocated to students (including shared flats), but the priority remains the accommodation of families.
You can register on https://bonbailappart.fr , which allows young people (students, young workers, couples, groups or individuals) to apply for social housing directly online.
The application can also be made on the regional website: www.demandelogementbourgognefranchecomte.fr
It's not the fastest or most common way.
- In Dijon, some social landlords have residences for students (145 units dedicated to students), with unfurnished accommodation. For example, Grand Dijon Habitat: https://granddijonhabitat.fr/cest-a-louer/
There are private residences open to all the students. You will find a list of these residences in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté on jeunes-bfc.fr
The City of Dijon offers on its website under the heading Student accommodation A List of student residences and halls (addresses, number of rooms or apartments).
Us Young people's housing welcome all young people aged 16 to 30. Even though students are not a priority, they house a few of them.
See the residences at www.habitat-jeunes-bfc.fr
Other residences for young professionals can also accommodate students: Kamino Active Youth Residences – Urbanalis Youth Hostel – Residence Parma – Henri Vincenot.
There is also a (religious) student residence (boys only) run by the Diocese of Dijon: Pier Giorgio Frassati Hall
- Check out Classified ad websites to rent to a Private individual.
- Go through a Estate agent. They handle advertising, arrange viewings, draft the tenancy agreement, carry out the inventory...
In return, they ask for Agency fees (equivalent to approximately 1 month's rent).
The rent of a small flatStudio or T1is understood between €300 and €500.
To assess your budget by listing all your income and expenses without forgetting any, you can:
- to serve you Factsheet «Assessing your budget» south jeunes-bfc.fr
- use the Budget calculator of the site www.lafinancepourtous.com
To ensure you don't forget anything, use a Visitor record which allows you to list the important points to look at for each property visited.
Here are the essential points to watch out for when renting from a private individual:
- Check that the accommodation actually exists and Visit it before you pay anything.
- Ensure the person is indeed the owner.
- Never pay money upfront signing the lease.
- Read carefully The tenancy agreement (lease): check the duration of the tenancy agreement, the surface area of the property, the rent, the charges, and the amount of the security deposit.
- Ask for the Mandatory diagnostics, notably the Energy Performance Certificate.
- Faites un Detailed inventory in the presence of the owner.
- Beware of abnormally low rents and some Landlords who refuse viewings where they put pressure to pay quickly.
Flatsharing is the renting of the same dwelling by several tenants, which allows the rent amount to be split. It's the best way to have a large flat on a limited budget.
Technically, there are two possibilities available to you:
- a single lease : signed with the owner, all flatmates sign it. Be careful about the joint and several liability clause between flatmates, the landlord can take action against one of them if one of the flatmates stops paying their share.
- A lease for each flatmate Each flatmate signs an individual contract with the landlord for the room they rent and the shared common areas (kitchen, bathroom, etc.). In this case, you are not bound to the other tenants; if a flatmate fails to pay their rent, you will not have to settle their share.
Also consider consulting the section Good Deals (footer) to discover the Solidarity colocation Kaps and the intergenerational cohabitation.
Yes, it is entirely possible to be in Shared accommodation in a university residence.
In Dijon, Crous BFC has some accommodation dedicated to flat-sharing. You can apply for it with your flatmate; Crous BFC does not create pairs.
Please note: for «shared accommodation», housemates must make the same wish for the same accommodation when applying.
To find out where these properties are located, remember to tick the «Flatshare» or «Couple» box in «Living situation».
The landlord makes part of its accommodation available free of charge A room in general in exchange for a few services (childcare, DIY, pet sitting, cleaning, shopping, homework help,...).
Attention : This type of accommodation is not regulated by law.
To avoid any conflict, it is advisable to draw up an agreement in writing on the terms of the exchange: tasks to be carried out by the guest, number of working hours (less than 15 hours per week, beyond that a work contract will be necessary), start and end of the exchange, nature of services, house rules, etc.
Find listings www.toitchezmoi.com
Some residences house students with the aim of fostering connections with the elderly in exchange for reduced rent. (It is also possible to live directly with an elderly person, see the intergenerational cohabitation in the section Good Deals)
There are two intergenerational residences in Dijon-Métropole:
Senior residence «Les Vantelles» in Plombières-les-Dijon, managed by Domitys via the Generations Connecting Device which allows students to occupy accommodation in exchange for 15 hours of activities per week with residents as an activity assistant.
Intergenerational and inclusive housing The hyphen in Chenôve, managed by Habitat et Humanisme.
Us University halls of residence can accommodate students for A few days or a few weeks
- From 1 night to 1 month: www.bedandcrous.com
- for over a month findhousing.lescrous.fr
- the City of Apprenticeships managed by Crous BFC, it offers accommodation specifically adapted for sandwich course students (monthly, fortnightly or weekly rentals).
Other residences offer short-term accommodation subject to availability:
- Urbanalis Youth Worker Residence – 4 rue du Pont des Tanneries – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 41 19 56 – accueil@urbanalis.com
- Mustard Hostel – 64 rue Monge – 21000 Dijon – 07 71 04 04 97 – hello@mustardhostel.com
- International and Stay Centre of Dijon (CRISD)-Ethic Etape – 1 avenue Champollion – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 72 95 20 – reservation@cri-dijon.com
- CREPS Bourgogne-Franche-Comté – 15 rue Pierre de Coubertin – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 65 46 12
Yes. The lease defines the rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant and it is binding.. It must contain a certain amount of information (description of the accommodation, surface area, rent amount, security deposit amount, etc.) and documents must also be attached (inventory of fixtures, tenant's insurance certificate, technical diagnostics, etc.).
The tenant has obligations. It must:
- Pay the rent and charges; ;
- Respect the intended use of the accommodation (do not use it as commercial premises, for example); ;
- Do not carry out any work without the landlord's agreement. ;
- Answer of the degradations; ;
- Granting access to the property for works; ;
- To take charge of the routine maintenance of the dwelling.
The security deposit is a Sum of money paid to the landlord (or to a real estate agency) at the time of signing the lease. This sum is used to cover any shortcomings of the tenant upon their departure (unpaid rent, damages noted).
The security deposit amount cannot exceed 1 month's rent excluding charges for an unfurnished property or 2 months' rent excluding charges for a furnished property.
The security deposit will be returned to you when you leave the accommodation.
If you are struggling to pay your security deposit, ask Loca-pass advance proposed by the organisation Action Logement.
The Caution is a written undertaking by a person or organisation acting as a guarantor (also called guarantor) in case of failure to meet your obligations to the homeowner. For example, if you don't pay your rent, the guarantor will have to pay on your behalf.
If you are struggling to find a guarantor, ask for state guarantee with the Visale guarantee proposed by the organisation Action Logement.
Yes, if the owner asks.. The amount must not exceed one month's rent excluding charges for an unfurnished property, or two months for a furnished property.
If you are struggling to pay your security deposit, ask Loca-pass advance.
Yes. The inventory allows you to compare the condition of the accommodation between the time you enter it and the time you leave it. It shows who should pay for any work and avoids disputes. It therefore protects the tenant and the landlord.
As well as rent you will have to pay charges (housing) costs. They are different from one dwelling to another. These can include water, the lift, communal heating, household waste taxes, maintenance of shared areas of the building, etc.
Generally The rental charges are paid each month at the same time as the rent. (a reconciliation takes place once a year to adjust payments to actual expenses).
Attention : You must pay close attention to what is included or not in the charges; this varies depending on the property (heating, gas, etc.).
Us Small repairs and’Routine property maintenance (Tenant repairs) are borne by the tenant (boiler maintenance, replacement of a light switch, a bulb, touching up paint or wallpaper, changing smoke alarm batteries…).
The owner to the responsibility of major repairs (boiler replacement, roof repair, etc.).
No. The accommodation provided to a tenant must be decent.
Decent housing is defined by law and meets 5 criteria: minimum surface area and energy performance, absence of risk to the tenant's safety and health, absence of vermin and pests, and provision of certain equipment.
Vous devez donner votre congé (on parle aussi de) Notice) to your landlord or the estate agent by one of the following means
- Registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt ;
- Commissionaire de justice award (formerly bailiff's award); ;
- Handover against signature or signed receipt.
To write your letter, you can use the template on the website www.service-public.fr.
Us Adil (Departmental housing information agencies) offer free Housing law advice.
You can make an appointment with a legal advisor for an in-person or telephone consultation:
Adil from Côte-d'Or
4 rue Paul Cabet
21000 Dijon
03 80 66 28 88
accueil@adil21.fr
www.anil.org/adil-21
Yes, the Coffee The (family benefits fund) provides aid to help you pay your rent: the’APL (Personal housing benefit), the’ALF (family housing allowance) or the’Motor neurone disease (social housing allowance). These are awarded based on certain criteria: renting a Decent housing, the lease agreement must be in the name of the applicant for the aid, the tenant must not be directly related to the landlord.
The amount of aid is calculated based on:
- of the rent amount (excluding charges),
- of your resources,
- of your family situation.
The application is made online at wwwd.caf.fr
You can estimate the amount of aid by doing a simulation.
If no one can act as your guarantor, the organisation Action Logement can do it. It's called the Visale guarantee.
This guarantee covers unpaid rent and charges (as well as damage to the property by the tenant) for the entire duration of the rental period. Action Logement will advance the sums owed to the landlord, and you will then reimburse this advance in monthly instalments.
The Visale guarantee is for 18- to 30-year-olds (including students), to eligible persons Mobility lease as well as employees over 31 years of age:
- winner up to €1,710 net per month,
- recently hired (less than 6 months),
- or on a business trip,
- or who have a job offer valid for less than three months.
To find out if you are eligible for this support, please Visale cover eligibility check.
Attention You must apply for a visa before signing your tenancy agreement.
The organisation Action Logement offers assistance to finance the security deposit requested by your landlord when you move into your new home: the Loca-Pass advance. This is an interest-free loan (up to €1,200) that you must repay within a maximum of 25 months (with a minimum monthly repayment of €20).
Conditions for benefiting from the Loca-Pass advance.
- being an employee of a company in the non-agricultural private sector (regardless of age),
- be under 30 years of age and:
- to be undergoing professional training (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract),
- to be a jobseeker,
- To be a working student and provide justification
- of a fixed-term contract (CDD) of a minimum of three months, which is ongoing at the time of the application for assistance,
- one or more fixed-term contracts totalling at least three months’ duration during the six months preceding the application for assistance,
- of an internship agreement of at least three months, currently in effect at the time of application,
- of a French state scholarship student status.
For agricultural workers, see the’Agri-Loca-Pass advance.
The application is made online on the website: locapass.actionlogement.fr.
You are on a work-study programme, you are under 30 years old and you are moving closer to your job, or perhaps you need a second home?
L’Mobility support for young people may be for you! Managed by Action Logement, it allows to To finance part of the rent for accommodation near your place of study or work.
Conditions to benefit:
- You are on an apprenticeship or professionalisation contract.
- You are under 30.
- You are employed by a private non-agricultural company.
- You are changing your main residence to be closer to your place of study or work: your new accommodation is located more than 70 km from your old address, or the journey time between these 2 addresses is more than 40 minutes, or you occupy two homes during the same period (providing justification for double rental charges).
- Your gross monthly salary must be less than or equal to 120% of the minimum wage.
MContents from €10 to €100 per month, depending on the rent still to be paid (after deducting CAF benefits).
- The amount of the aid is capped at €1,100 per training year over 11 monthly payments.,
- Assistance can be requested for a maximum of 2 years of training, consecutive or not, meaning 2 x 11 months.
The request is done online on the website: mobilijeune.actionlogement.fr
For young people on apprenticeships in agricultural companies, see the help Agri-Mobili-Jeune.
If you're struggling to pay your rent, don't wait for the situation to worsen!
- Contact the Crous Social Services. You will be able to discuss your situation with a social worker and possibly receive financial assistance.
Make an appointment on https://mesrdv.etudiant.gouv.fr/fr
- You can also call the toll-free number. «SOS unpaid rent»: 0 805 160 075
This freephone number (free from a landline) allows you to contact an advisor from the’Adil (departmental housing information agency) nearest to your home. You can get tailored advice and support based on your situation: steps to take, procedures, existing aid. It will direct you, if necessary, to the various stakeholders who can help you.
- Your local social worker can also help you. Contact them. Access points for CCAS-Métropole rights (present in Chenôve, Dijon, Longvic, Quetigny, Talant) or contact a social worker in a Espace Solidarités Côte-d'Or.
You can make a report on the Signal Logement platform or call the 'Info logement indigne' number for advice:
- The platform Housing signal
It allows tenants of poorly maintained housing to Report a sub-standard dwelling. The (online) report will be directly transmitted to the various competent services (Adil, your local council, Caf, social landlord, ARS, etc.) in a single step. The aim is to bring the dwelling up to standard as quickly as possible.
- The “unfit housing information” number” 0 806 706 806 (Open from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm, cost of a local call)
It allows you to report a dwelling in poor condition or an “unfit dwelling” if you are a tenant, a victim of a slumlord in an unsanitary dwelling. An advisor from Adil will listen to you and explain the steps to take.
L’Adil 21 (Departmental housing information agency) can help you Advisor on yours rights and the Steps to do to solve your problem :
Adil from Côte-d'Or
4 rue Paul Cabet
21000 Dijon
03 80 66 28 88
accueil@adil21.fr
www.anil.org/adil-21
Tenant advocacy groups
These associations advise and defend consumers and tenants. Generally, you need to take out a membership to benefit from their services.
- CLCV (Housing, Living Environment Consumption)
23 F rue du Recteur Marcel Bouchard – 21000 Dijon – 07 80 94 99 16 – clcv.ud21@gmail.com
- National Housing Confederation (CNL)
Maison des Associations – 2 Rue des Corroyeurs – PO Box T9 – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 53 02 59 – cnl21@orange.fr
- Trade Union Confederation of Families Cerebrospinal fluid
32 rue du Tire Pesseau – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 67 16 76 – udcsf21@wanadoo.fr
- Que Choisir Ensemble
Maison des Associations – 2 rue des Corroyeurs – Box 14 – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 43 84 56 – contact@cotedor.quechoisirensemble.fr
- Departmental Union of Family Associations UDAF
5 rue Nodot – 21000 Dijon – 03 80 53 13 90 – contact@udaf21.fr
The Departmental Conciliation Committees (CDC)
They offer homeowners and tenants settle their disputes “amicably” without going to court. This may include disputes over rent, the security deposit, the property inspection report, etc.
There is a commission in each department.
Further information on the role of this committee and how to make a complaint to it: www.cote-dor.gouv.fr
Côte-d’Or Departmental Conciliation Commission – CDC
Departmental Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Solidarity – DDETS
6 Chancelier de l’Hospital Street
Cité Dampierre – Postcode 15381
21053 Dijon (postal code)
03 80 68 30 00
ddets-conciliation@cote-dor.gouv.fr
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Yes, the CROUs offers accessible housing and adapted for people with disabilities. You can find an interactive map of accessible accommodation at www.etudiant.gouv.fr
Students who require adapted accommodation must complete an Student Social File (DSE) on https://messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr («I would like to apply for accommodation»), or apply for accommodation via https://trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr.
For any enquiries regarding adapted accommodation at the Crous BFC: download the form and return it to logement.adapte@crous-bfc.fr.
Yes, but there is very few places for international students.
It must be requested on findhousing.lescrous.fr from the moment the “complementary phase” is opened (in 2026: on 7 July).
Yes, it is the International Student Residence Who offers rooms and apartments for foreign students in Dijon.
Here is a List of documents which will be most often for you requested for the rental of a property (this list is not exhaustive):
- Identity document (passport, identity card) and residence permit
- Student ID card or certificate of enrolment
- Proof of income (scholarship award notification, your last 3 payslips if you have them, employment contract if you have a student job…) or proof of income for your guarantor.
- Rental guarantee: a guarantor is often required in France. If you don't have one, you can use the scheme Visa.
- You have the nationality of a country in the’EEE (European Economic Area) or Switzerland : you can benefit from the Housing benefit For you help to pay your rent.
- You come from a another country : From 1 July 2026, you will no longer be able to receive housing benefit unless you are a scholarship holder (i.e. you have a higher education grant of the French government.
The application is made online on the website www.caf.fr. - For receive the benefit of a guarantor, if no one can stand as guarantor for you, ask for the Visale guarantee.
- To advance you the money When the landlord asks for a deposit, you can call upon the’Advance Loca-pass under certain conditions (to be scholarship holder or have an employment contract or an internship).
Are you a student, apprentice, young professional, or on a civic service placement? Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Are you available for a few hours a week during the academic year?
Co-living for solidarity projects, Kaps, is made for you.
You live with other young people in a shared house located in a working-class neighbourhood (for a low rent) and in return, you implement solidarity actions. to liven up the neighbourhood in collaboration with its residents.
If citizenship, solidarity, and intergenerational connection interest you, this experience is for you! Become a Kapseuse or Kapseur by contacting the Afev
The principle of intergenerational housing is to To be hosted by a person aged 60 or over in exchange for services rendered for daily tasks (shopping, cooking, taking out the bins...) or simply to chat or keep someone company.
The financial contribution requested from the young person being housed is often modest (or even symbolic).
Note that the relationship between the senior and the young lodger is legally framed by a charter and a Solidarity intergenerational cohabitation agreement.
In Dijon, there is only one association that offers this type of service:
Pair 21
41 York Street
21000 Dijon
03 80 46 17 43
contact@binome21.fr
www.binome21.fr