Prior authorisation
In designated areas, apply before a new tenant moves in. Property assessment reports form part of the supporting documents.
Areas designated by the local authority
Check what your address requires before letting
This scheme allows the local authority to oversee new lettings in designated areas.
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- Authority
- Municipal or inter-municipal authority
- Authorisation
- Before letting
- Declaration
- Within 15 days of signing the tenancy agreement
WHEN A DPE IS REQUIRED
What applies to your property
Declaration of a new letting
Under the other scheme, submit a declaration within 15 days of signing the tenancy agreement. Which scheme applies depends on the address.
CHECK THE EXEMPTIONS
What depends on the local scheme
- Outside the designated area
- The letting permit does not apply everywhere. The usual assessments and minimum housing standards still apply.
- Renewing or amending the tenancy agreement
- These are treated differently from a new letting. Social housing and properties subject to a housing agreement have separate rules.
KEEP YOUR REPORT HANDY
Is your letting authorisation still valid?
This depends on the local scheme and the reports supplied. An authorisation does not extend the validity of individual reports.
DPE d’OC prepares the assessment reports. The competent authority decides whether the property can be let.
Get the details together
Gather before you start
- Property address and confirmation from the local authority that it is covered.
- Local form, assessment reports and any other requested documents.
- Letting timetable and any remedial works required.
How we can help
We identify which reports to include and carry out the assessments you commission. The local authority reviews the application.
When you receive the report
Check the conclusions, the scope and limitations of the assessment, and any next steps. Keep the whole report, including its appendices.
Check which scheme applies before setting the move-in date
Prior authorisation and a declaration after signing have different deadlines. The local housing department can confirm which procedure to follow.
The legal framework,
explained.
Official sourcesLégifrance · French public services
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
French Construction and Housing Code · Articles L.634-1 to L.634-5Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youSets out the declaration scheme for new lettings in areas designated locally.
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
French Construction and Housing Code · Articles L.635-1 to L.635-11Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youSets out the prior authorisation scheme, how applications are reviewed and possible decisions.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
FAQ
What you may want to know before the appointment
Does one authorisation cover all future tenants?
No. The authorisation scheme requires a fresh application for each new letting. If the authorisation is not used within two years, you must apply again.
Is a DPE all I need?
No. Check which documents the local authority requires and which other property assessments apply.
Who can confirm the rules in my municipality?
Contact the municipal or inter-municipal authority. Confirm the exact address, designated area and local procedure before preparing the paperwork.
Are the assessment reports enough to apply?
They may form part of the application, but other documents may be required. Check the local authority's list.
Is this required everywhere?
No. The local authority sets the areas covered and how the scheme works.
Unsure about
your property?
If a report is difficult to follow, give us a call and we'll talk it through.
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