The French Rental Application (Le Dossier)
Understanding the French Rental Market
☐Landlords can legally request only specific documents under the Alur Law
☐A complete, well-presented dossier is critical — competition is high, especially in Paris and major cities
☐Consider using DossierFacile (dossierfacile.logement.gouv.fr) — free government platform that certifies your dossier
Identity Documents
☐Valid passport or national ID card (both sides)
☐Valid French residence permit (titre de séjour) if applicable
☐French visa if your permit is still being processed
Proof of Income (at least 3x the monthly rent required)
☐Last 3 months' pay slips (bulletins de salaire)
☐Employment contract (CDI preferred — open-ended contract; CDD or freelance requires stronger guarantees)
☐Last 2 tax notices (avis d'imposition) from impots.gouv.fr
☐If self-employed or freelancer: last 3 years' accounting statements or income tax returns
☐If student: proof of scholarship or parental support letter + supporting documents
Proof of Address
☐Last 3 months of utility bills or rent receipts from current address
☐If staying with someone: a hébergement à titre gratuit attestation signed by the host + their proof of address + their ID
Guarantor Documents (Garant) — if income is below 3x rent
☐Guarantor's last 3 pay slips and employment contract
☐Guarantor's last 2 tax notices
☐Guarantor's ID and proof of address
☐Consider Visale (visale.fr) — free government rent guarantee scheme for under-30s and certain employees
Presenting Your Dossier
☐Scan all documents in high resolution and compile into a single PDF
☐Upload to DossierFacile for free certification
☐Write a short cover letter (lettre de motivation) introducing yourself
☐Respond to listings within minutes — the French rental market moves extremely fast
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