Your family is growing and you are about to change apartments? From the third child, you can claim the moving allowance. Our practical advice on this financial assistance for large families.
The moving bonus is paid under certain conditions by the Caf (Family allowance fund) or the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) to the parents of three children, to help them meet the expenses incurred. If you plan to change apartment to have an extra bedroom for your children or you are pregnant with your third baby, this financial aid will allow you to move without spending too much because the amount of this premium is 1,054.01 euros for a family with 3 children, and increases with the number of dependent children. What are the conditions and how can I benefit from them? Form, procedures, amount, payment… We will guide you to obtain the moving bonus on time.
Who can benefit ?
To be able to claim the moving allowance, you must meet several conditions. Starting with the number of dependent children since this Caf aid is paid parents with at least three children born or to be born. So, if you only have two children, but you are pregnant with the third, you can apply, if your due date is expected in the 6 months following your move. Therefore, the move must take place between the end of your 3rd month of pregnancy and the day before the second birthday of your last child. Finally, to benefit from the moving allowance, you must also receive personalized housing assistance (APL) or family housing allowance (ALF).
How much is the moving allowance?
the moving allowance amount corresponds to the actual costs incurred during your move. It varies according to the number of dependent children.
| Number of dependent children | Maximum amount |
| 3 children | €1054.01 |
| Per additional child | 87.83 euros |
What are the steps to take?
To apply for your moving allowance, you can directly make the procedures online, on the Caf website or send Cerfa form no. 11363*04 request for moving allowance by mail, accompanied by proof of expenses incurred. This may be the invoice from the company that carried out the move, or if you transported the boxes yourself, receipts that correspond to the rental of a vehicle, fuel costs or road tolls. highway, etc. Don’t forget that you have a deadline of 6 months !
When is the moving allowance paid?
Once the supporting documents have been sent and your request has been registered, most often, the premium is paid the month following the move in, in one installment, but don’t hesitate to ask your Caf. If you do not want to advance the costs related to your move and you do it early enough, you also have the option of requesting an advance by submitting quotes.
How many times can I benefit from the moving bonus?
If you have already moved last year for example, you can reapply if you still meet the requirements and if your last child, eligible for the moving allowance, has not exceeded the age of 2 years.