Principle
Housing in the Principality is comprised of various sectors: the non-regulated sector , the State sector and the regulated sector, comprised of the Rent Controlled Sector and the liberalised sector, and finally property belonging to the Independent Pensions Fund (Caisse Autonome des Retraites - CAR).
These various sectors are accessible subject to certain conditions, which vary according to sector. Note that the open market is the only sector aimed at the general population, the only constraint being the level of resources available to the applicant.
The non-regulated sector
The apartments concerned can be rented freely, whatever the nationality of the tenant.
The length of the lease and the amount of rent payable are set according to the wishes of the landlord.
They are is covered by the Civil Code and by the Act no. 1.329 of 08 January 2007 pertaining to joint ownership of buildings.
They concerns mainly residential apartments located in buildings constructed after 1 September 1947.
Rentals are generally made through local estate agents, rental offers can also be published in the local press.
The State sector
This relates to housing belonging to the Monegasque State.
These apartments are allocated to people of Monegasque nationality. Allocations are made in order of priority, resulting in a total number of points obtained by applying various objective criteria, which are defined by the
The regulated sector (or older properties)
Apartments covered by this sector are located in buildings constructed before 1 September 1947.
The Rent Controlled Sector
This sector is covered by the Act no. 1.235 of 28 December pertaining to rental conditions for certain residential premises which were built or completed before 1 September 1947.
Rental conditions for these apartments are set out by the Housing Department.
These properties can only be rented to people registered as "protected persons" with the Housing Department in line with the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of the aforementioned act.
The required conditions are usually residency in the Principality and income threshold.
The liberalised sector
This concerns apartments subject to the Act no. 887 of 25 June 1970 limiting the scope of the ordinance-law no. 669 of 17 September 1959 amending and codifying legislation pertaining to rental conditions for residential premises..
Apartments in this sector are for rental by people who have been domiciled in Monaco for at least five years and who have worked there for more than six months, or people who have worked in Monaco for at least five years.
Their rental conditions are also set out by the Housing Department.
On the other hand, the rental conditions for apartments covered by Article 1, indents 2 and 3 of
, are similar to the non-regulated sector.It should be noted that, in the whole of the regulated sector, the State enjoys a pre-emptive right to purchase a property in the event of a sale.
Property belonging to the Independent Pensions Fund
The Independent Pensions Fund (Caisse Autonome des Retraites) owns a portfolio of property in the Principality and neighbouring towns.
To find out about rental conditions for these apartments, contact the property department at 10, rue Princesse Florestine in Monaco or by email: immobilier@caisses-sociales.mc
- You can apply for state-owned housing in Monaco
- You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level first priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure
- You can also apply for properties owned by the Independent Pensions Fund
- You can rent accommodation in the open housing sector
In all cases, households may be eligible for national housing benefit provided they are eligible for such benefit.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the Housing Department to discuss the feasibility of an allowance before making any commitment.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level two priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level two priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level three priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level two priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level two priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level three priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level four priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level four priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
You are covered by Act No. 1.291, which grants you the status of a protected person with level five priority, so you may apply for rent-controlled housing of private tenure.
Legal References
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Administrative contact
10 bis, quai Antoine 1er
BP 631
MC 98013 MONACO CEDEX
Opening hours :
from 9.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Fax :