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France's housing bill set for parliamentary debate on November 16
France’s housing bill is due for debate in the National Assembly on November 16.
It comes as building permits have fallen and construction has slowed, while about a quarter of housing projects are blocked for economic, technical, legal or regulatory reasons.
The bill would speed up building procedures and allow planning-rule exceptions in areas with strong housing needs.
It also proposes a third urban renewal programme for about 100 priority neighbourhoods and old town centres, and could give mayors a stronger role in allocating social housing.
The bill would clarify landlords’ energy-efficiency duties and include protection from summer heat in home energy assessments.
It would also extend the Jeanbrun rental-investment scheme to existing homes and some vacant commercial premises converted into housing.
Lawmakers will debate the measures, which are intended to increase housing supply and address shortages.
France’s National Assembly is due to examine the Relance logement housing bill on November 16.
The bill aims to increase housing construction and address shortages by speeding up procedures and allowing some local planning-rule exemptions.
It also proposes renovating degraded neighborhoods and homes, with a third national urban renewal programme covering about 100 priority neighborhoods and older town centers.
The bill would clarify landlords’ energy obligations and could include summer comfort in the energy performance diagnosis.
It also proposes extending a rental-investment scheme to existing homes and vacant premises converted into housing.
- Who
- France’s National Assembly is due to examine the bill.
- What
- The Relance logement bill proposes measures to support construction, renovation and rental investment.
- When
- November 16, 2026.
- Where
- France’s National Assembly.
- Why
- The bill aims to address housing shortages amid falling building permits and slow construction starts.
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- Parliamentary examination
- November 16, 2026
- Urban renewal programme
- A third national programme would cover about 100 priority neighborhoods and older town centers.
- Jeanbrun scheme
- The existing scheme requires renting a new home as a main residence for at least 9 years.
- Construction blockage
- About 25% of housing projects are blocked.