Housing in Dunkirk
Housing in Dunkirk

A varied real estate offer

The region offers a wide range of rental properties to suit all budgets whether it’s for students or families, but there are also apartments and houses to buy. Plus, it has a wealth of different neighbourhoods: the city centre, seaside, countryside… there’s something for everyone in the Dunkirk area and in the heart of the Hauts de Flandre Greater District Council. There are many property developments under construction to diversify the range of home rental and ownership options for those who want to come and live in Dunkirk.

Would you like to buy or rent a property?

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BUYING

Are you looking to buy a property in the Dunkirk area? There is a vast network of estate agencies, notaries and developers available to help you find and buy your main residence. In addition, social landlords are offering new developments and some of their properties are for sale.

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RENTING

Would you like a long-term or temporary rental property? Are you interested in co-living spaces? The region has a varied range to meet your expectations.

Discover the local rental offer
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Financial aid packages to help you live in Dunkirk

Whether you’re buying or renting, you can take advantage of some financial aid packages and services under certain terms and conditions. For example, there are some packages provided by Action Logement, the major stakeholder in social housing and the intermediary body in France, which helps people gain access to housing to promote employment.

You’ll find some support schemes here

You’re moving, so it’s time to think about the steps to take before your arrival!

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Dealing with your suppliers

Contact your gas and electricity suppliers. Inform the companies that manage your accounts or subscriptions, past or future: water service, telephone company, television, Internet, banks, insurance companies, etc.

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Declaring a change of address

Make several bodies aware of your change of address online in a single operation on service-public.fr: Local Sickness Insurance Fund, taxes, Pôle Emploi job centre, Family Allowances Fund…

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Enrolling in a school

Whether your children are heading to pre-school, primary school, secondary school or high school, if you’re moving towns, you must make a request to change school.

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Redirecting your post

You can have your mail redirected to your new address using the French Post Office’s chargeable service.

After your arrival

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Choosing a GP

You can choose a new GP if their practice is closer to your new home. Your health insurance can also help you with these steps.

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Your pets

If you have one or more pets microchipped, you must enter your new address in the National Domestic Animal Identification Records (I-Cad records).

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Updating your official vehicle registration card (so-called grey card)

If you own a car, you must apply online on immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr to register your new address on your official vehicle registration card.

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Registration on the electoral roll

Register on your town’s electoral roll. You can do this throughout the year on the service-public.fr website.

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NEED SOME HELP?

Adeline is helping employees who are relocating to the region: Administrative paperwork, advice, jobs for your partner, neighbourhoods, schools… don’t hesitate to contact our Relocation department! a.andricq@dunkerquepromotion.org

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Are you an expat? Here are the steps to take!

If you’re coming here from abroad, there are specific steps to take before you settle in France.  The website welcometofrance.com provides a detailed plan for up to 6 months before your arrival.

All the steps for expats to take
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