A NEW LAW TO FACILITATE THE CONVERSION OF OFFICES INTO HOUSING

In response to the housing crisis, the law facilitates the conversion of offices, former public buildings, or other professional premises into housing. It removes certain regulatory or administrative obstacles and creates a "reversible" building permit.

A new law to facilitate the transformation of offices into housing

The law of June 16, 2025, published in the Official Journal on June 17, represents a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis. It aims to facilitate the conversion of offices, former public buildings, and professional premises into housing by removing several regulatory and administrative barriers.

In a context of growing under-occupation of tertiary areas, this law provides concrete tools to local authorities and local stakeholders to accelerate the production of housing, particularly in areas of high demand.

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