France Faces Deepening Housing Crisis as Report Highlights Severe Inequalities

The annual report by the Fondation pour le Logement des Défavorisés reveals record homelessness, inadequate housing for millions, and systemic failures in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

An estimated 350,000 people in France are homeless in 2025, a sharp increase from 143,000 in 2012, with millions more experiencing precarious housing conditions.
The report underscores a growing energy poverty crisis, with 30% of households reporting insufficient heating in 2024 due to rising energy costs and poor housing insulation.
Housing options for people with disabilities remain critically inadequate, with only 6% of social housing both accessible and adapted, leaving many unable to live independently or safely.
The foundation criticizes political inaction in 2024, citing government instability and a lack of significant housing reforms, despite worsening conditions for vulnerable populations.
Climate change exacerbates housing challenges, as extreme heat and poor adaptation measures turn homes into 'thermal traps,' particularly for low-income families.