Offered by CAF, this little -known aid can reach € 1,500. Few beneficiaries know that they are entitled to it, and even less what it can really serve.
Many French people are missing financial aid to which they could however claim. Some are well known, such as housing allowances or aid at the start of the school year. Others, on the other hand, remain widely ignored, even though they can represent a real boost on a daily basis. This is the case of help offered by CAF in several departments, but that the majority of beneficiaries do not know, including in politicians: “I did not know this help” Surprised Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, president of Debout la France, who denounces a “waste” of public money.
This aid can reach up to 1500 euros, a significant amount, especially in a context of persistent inflation. According to Le Figaro, it is available “in Corrèze, in Oise, Hauts-de-Seine, in Paris, Seine-et-Marne, in Isère, Sarthe, Yonne, Haute-Loire, North or even in Vienne”. His name? Help with household furniture equipment intended for “Acquire furniture or a device useful for everyday life “.
Pilled by CAF, this state subsidy makes it possible to finance a wide variety of purchases for accommodation: furniture (sofa, bed, dining room …), household appliances (dishwasher, dryer …), electronic devices and even, in some cases, computer equipment such as a printer or a computer. The loan is without interest, and repayable in several monthly payments, often spread over more than three years. The beneficiaries who can benefit are those with modest income, with or without dependent children. It is intended in particular to people who settle in a new accommodation or who encounter difficulties in equipping themselves. The specific conditions vary according to the departments, but it is generally necessary to provide a quote, proof of situation, and make a request directly from your CAF.
This aid is reserved for CAF beneficiaries with modest resources, with or without dependent children. It is intended in particular to people who settle in a new accommodation or who encounter difficulties in equipping themselves. The specific conditions vary according to the departments, but it is generally necessary to provide a quote, proof of situation, and make a request directly from your CAF. As Le Figaro specifies, “Each local CAF sets its own attribution criteria, according to its budgets “. In Saône-et-Loire for example, the family quotient must not exceed 700 euros per month to be able to claim this aid, which is equivalent to a salary of 2100 euros net per month for a couple with two children. In addition, some CAFs can offer mixed financing: one in the form of a subsidy, the other in the form of a repayable loan.
Should we fear an upcoming deletion of this device? For the moment, nothing is acted. But while the government provides savings “at least 20 billion euros” for 2026, part of which could concern social spending, the question of the sustainability of certain aid arises. This type of loan, locally funded, could however escape national budget cuts. In the meantime, it is better to be interested in it as long as this help is still available!
