Every housing-for-services profile here shows what a candidate can bring: time, presence, practical skills, in exchange for rent-free accommodation in Paris. In French, these profiles go by demandes de logement contre services.
What do the profiles on this page contain?
Everything needed to decide: weekly availability, skills on offer, the period sought and languages spoken. Each candidate also outlines their situation — studies, apprenticeship, first job — so a host can picture the match before the first message.
Hosts: how do you pick a candidate you can trust?
Take time for an initial exchange on the platform, then a meeting at home or in the neighbourhood. Clarify expectations, schedules and everyone's limits together: a serious candidate will value that precision as much as you do.
Candidates: why publish your request in Paris?
Because competition for classic housing is fierce: according to Apur, whose study was summarised by DRIEAT in April 2024, the Greater Paris Metropolis hosts close to 500,000 students, 430,000 of whom live there. Your profile works for you: hosts reach out to you, not the other way round. Take a look at the hosts' offers too.
FAQ — Candidate requests in Paris
How do you write an effective request? Go concrete: precise skills (languages, childcare, IT), available time slots and your ideal move-in date.
Can this formula fit around studies or a job? Yes: a few hours a week are enough, designed to fit a busy schedule.
Can candidates from abroad apply? Of course: the platform runs in French and English, and speaking several languages is a real asset with hosts.
Does a request commit you to accepting an offer? No: every match remains free until both sides sign a written agreement.
