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Amicable appeal to the departmental mediation committee for a housing offer (DALO, Cerfa 15036)
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French DALO Housing Appeal (Cerfa 15036) in short
Cerfa 15036*02 is used to file a DALO appeal (enforceable right to housing) by post. It goes to the mediation committee of the département where you want social housing. The committee can recognise you as a priority for a social housing offer. The appeal is open only to some social housing applicants.
| Issued by | Ministère chargé du logement (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 15036*02 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The applicant named on the social housing application already filed. The form says only one applicant per household. You must be French or hold a valid residence right or permit, meet the social housing income limits and be in at least one listed situation (homeless, facing eviction, unfit housing, abnormally long wait, etc.). |
| Who receives it | The secretariat of the departmental mediation committee where you want housing. Ask the town hall or prefecture for its address. |
| Where to send it | Hand the file to the committee secretariat or send it by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. Depending on the département, you can also apply online. One appeal, to one committee only. |
| Deadline | No filing deadline. The committee must decide within 3 months of acknowledging the complete file (Service Public, Île-de-France case). If you are recognised as a priority, a suitable housing offer must be made within 6 months. |
| Fee | Free. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
Version 15036*02 has been valid since 4 June 2026 according to the official form page. The page does not list the changes.
How to fill out French DALO Housing Appeal (Cerfa 15036), line by line
| 1. Votre identité | Title, names, date of birth, nationality, contact details You must attach a copy of both sides of an ID or residence permit. |
| 2. Numéro unique | Unique registration number of the social housing application Required. It is on the registration or renewal certificate of your application. Attach a copy. |
| 3. Votre situation | Current address, mailing address, type of housing If you are hosted, name the person or organisation hosting you. Tick only one box for your current housing. |
| 4. Démarches préalables | Rejected or refused offers, other steps For each refused offer, give the date, landlord and reason. Also list other steps, such as a letter to your landlord. |
| 5. Personnes à loger | Table of people who will live with you Include children in shared custody or with visiting rights. Attach adults' IDs and the family record book or birth certificates for minors. |
| 6. Vos ressources | Monthly household income Wages, pensions, benefits, maintenance, for you and each person to be housed, with the required proofs. |
| 8. Situations motivant le recours | Cases 8.1 to 8.10 Tick your situation or situations (homeless, hosted, eviction, indecent, overcrowded, unsuitable for a disability, abnormally long wait...) and attach the required proof for each. |
| 10 and 11 | Free statement, declaration and signature Explain your situation in your own words. The applicant's signature is required. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the unique registration number of the social housing application, which is required.
- Filing in the name of someone other than the social housing applicant.
- Sending several appeals or applying to several committees. Only one appeal is allowed.
- Ticking a situation without attaching the required proof.
- Forgetting the signature, marked as required on the form.
- Stopping renewals of the social housing application. The appeal does not replace it.
- Not telling the committee secretariat about a change of address or situation.
Questions about French DALO Housing Appeal (Cerfa 15036)
Who can file a DALO appeal?
Some social housing applicants who meet the residence and income conditions, have taken at least one step to find housing, and are in a listed situation: homeless, facing eviction without rehousing, in a shelter for over 6 months, unfit housing, abnormally long wait, among others.
Does a DALO appeal guarantee quick housing?
No. Service Public says it does not guarantee quick social housing. It depends mainly on how many homes are available.
How long does the committee take?
Service Public gives 3 months from acknowledgement of the complete file, for Île-de-France. The time may differ elsewhere, so check with the committee secretariat.
What if the committee says no?
You have 2 months to challenge it. You can write to the committee secretariat with new evidence and go to the administrative court, or go straight to the administrative court. A lawyer is not required.
Who can help me fill in the file?
Service Public mentions a social worker (at the Caf or the town hall, for example) or an approved association.
Can I fill in the form on a computer?
Yes. The form says it can be filled in on a computer or by hand. It must be signed.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Ministère chargé du logement or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.