Housing for services means hosting a lodger rent-free in exchange for help you define together (logement contre services, in French). This page gathers the offers published across Paris and lets you add yours.
Why open your home in exchange for services in Paris?
Because an unused room can become a helpful presence: company, reassurance, everyday support, without turning your home into a rental. Loneliness runs high in the capital: the Insee Première study no. 2040, published in February 2025, found that 55% of Parisians aged 85 and over live on their own, a French record. For busy families, the formula also brings dependable backup at home.
What services can you ask for as a host?
Exactly what you need: evenings at home, weekly groceries, tech support, homework help, plants or a pet to look after. Set reasonable weekly hours and clear expectations from day one: that is what makes the arrangement last, for you and for your lodger.
How do you publish your offer and pick the right profile?
Describe the room, the neighbourhood and the expected services, then publish: interested candidates contact you directly. Chat through the messaging system, meet shortlisted profiles and put the agreement in writing before move-in. You can also browse housing-for-services requests to reach a registered candidate first.
FAQ — Offering housing for services in Paris
How long does a homeshare for services last? The length is up to you: many agreements follow the academic year, September to June, with a notice period set in the contract.
Must tenants inform their landlord? Yes, a simple notification is enough: a landlord cannot oppose an intergenerational homeshare.
How do you make the agreement safe? With a written document covering identity, the room, services, hours and how the homeshare ends.
Who are the candidates? Students and young professionals, often international, looking to live in Paris while helping out.
