What Ophea does

Ophéa (legal name: Ophéa établissement public local à caractère industriel et commercial) is the public housing office (Office Public de l'Habitat) of the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and the largest social housing provider in Alsace, France. It manages a portfolio of over 20,000 housing units distributed across 21 communes, serving low-to-moderate income households under France's regulated social housing framework. Ophéa is structured as an EPIC — a public industrial and commercial establishment — owned by the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and governed by a 24-member Board of Directors appointed following municipal elections; Chantal Cutajar was elected President in June 2026.

The company's core products are regulated social housing rentals, supplemented by commercial space rentals (e.g., a 106.60 m² unit listed at €1,492/month in Wolfisheim) and parking/garage rentals (€25–46/month). Digital services wrap around the physical portfolio: a 24/7 tenant portal (Mon Espace Locataire, monespace.ophea.fr), the emha'BEL cross-entity housing exchange platform shared with sister entities Habitation moderne and Foyer Moderne within the emha group (32,000 units, ~75,000 tenants combined), an Ophé'avantages benefits program (anchor partner Conforama), and education tools (Mon Logement et Moi tutorials, Ophé'astuces guides). Underlying technology is conventional: SystemPay for payments, Matomo Analytics for web analytics, OVH hosting, Tarteaucitron.js for GDPR-compliant cookie consent, and Chorus Pro for supplier invoicing.

Ophéa generates revenue through recurring monthly rents on social housing units (calculated by surface area, location within the Eurométropole, and equipment level, payable at term échu), commercial leases, and parking fees; tenants are eligible for APL housing assistance. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the demandedelogement-alsace.fr centralized request portal. Ophéa is the lead delivery partner for the NPNRU (Nouveau Programme National de Renouvellement Urbain) urban renewal program in Strasbourg, with €85M+ of co-funded rehabilitation and 1,211 units slated for demolition across four priority neighborhoods (Neuhof, Meinau, Hautepierre, Elsau), alongside FEDER-supported rehabilitations and embedded health infrastructure (Maisons Urbaine de Santé).

Name

Ophea

Legal name

Ophéa établissement public local à caractère industriel et commercial

Website

https://ophea.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ophéa is the public social housing office (EPIC) of the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, managing over 20,000 regulated housing units across 21 communes and serving low-to-moderate income tenants in Alsace, France, with ancillary commercial and parking rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Social housing rental
• Affordable housing services
• Public housing management
• Residential property leasing
• Housing authority operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rent: Primary revenue stream from renting social housing units to tenants. Rents are calculated based on surface area, location, and equipment, with payment collected at end of month (à terme échu) for conventionalized housing.
2. Commercial Space Rental: Revenue from renting commercial spaces (locaux commerciaux) to businesses, such as the 106.60m² commercial space in Wolfisheim at €1,492/month plus charges.
3. Parking/Garage Rental: Revenue from renting underground and outdoor parking spaces to tenants and residents, ranging from €25-46/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ophea is the Office Public de l'Habitat (public housing office) of the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, operating as a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC). It rents social housing units, commercial spaces, and parking/garage facilities across 21 communes, managing a portfolio of over 20,000 housing units. It also delivers tenant services through a 24/7 online portal, a housing exchange platform, a tenant benefits program, and participates in large-scale urban renewal projects.

Product overview

Ophéa is the Office Public de l'Habitat (public housing authority) of the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, operating as a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC). The organization manages a portfolio of over 20,000 social housing units across 21 communes, offering rental housing for tenants, commercial spaces for businesses, and parking facilities. The core product portfolio includes social housing rental, commercial space rental, and parking/garage rental. Digital services complement the core offerings through Mon Espace Locataire (tenant portal), emha'BEL (housing exchange platform), Ophé'avantages (tenant benefits program), video tutorials, and practical living tips. Ophéa also manages urban renewal projects including rehabilitation and demolition of housing units under the NPNRU program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Housing Rental (Logement Social)
• Commercial Space Rental (Local Commercial) Rental of commercial premises and retail spaces for businesses and independent professionals, such as a 106.60m² commercial space in Wolfisheim listed at approximately €1,492/month plus charges.
• Parking and Garage Rental Rental of underground and exterior parking spaces and garages throughout the Strasbourg area, priced between €25-46/month.
• Mon Espace Locataire (Tenant Portal) 24/7 online self-service portal allowing tenants to access their accounts, manage documents, make online payments via SystemPay, and submit service requests.
• emha'BEL Housing Exchange Platform Online housing exchange service operated by the emha group, enabling tenants across Ophéa, Habitation moderne, and Foyer Moderne to swap homes without leaving the group portfolio.
• Ophé'avantages Tenant Benefits Program Tenant benefits and loyalty program offering exclusive discounts with partner brands such as Conforama (8% off most products, 5% off kitchens), VRAC affordable groceries, and Les Petites Cantines community meals.
• Mon Logement et Moi Video Tutorials Video-based tenant education service providing tutorials and practical guidance for maintaining housing and resolving common household issues.
• Ophé'astuces Living Tips Practical guides and tips resource for tenants covering water savings, heating economy, home insurance, rent payment methods, noise reduction, pest control, and waste management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 housing units managed across 21 communes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ConforamaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2025Partnership offering Ophéa tenants exclusive discounts at Conforama stores in Geispolsheim and Vendenheim: 8% off most products excluding kitchens and TVs, and 5% off kitchen purchases. Discounts are cumulative with some in-store promotions and valid until November 30, 2026.
• emha Group (Ophéa, Habitation moderne, Foyer Moderne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmha is a local housing operator grouping three entities: Ophéa, Habitation moderne and Foyer Moderne, representing 32,000 housing units and 75,000 tenants. The group offers the emha'BEL housing exchange platform allowing tenants to swap homes across the three organizations.
• VRAC (Vers un Réseau d'Achat en Commun)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing access to quality food, hygiene, and cleaning products at affordable prices. Distribution points are established in neighborhoods for Ophéa tenants.
• Les Petites CantinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipatory cooking initiative offering meals at flexible pricing with community involvement in menu planning. Uses local, seasonal, and locally-sourced products.
• ANRU (Agence Nationale pour la Rénovation Urbaine)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Urban Renewal Agency co-funding the NPNRU (Nouveau Programme National de Renouvellement Urbain) transformation of four Ophéa neighborhoods: Neuhof, Meinau, Hautepierre, and Elsau, with total investment exceeding €85 million.
• Net.ComminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency that conducted the RGAA 4 accessibility audit of the Ophea website, achieving 94% compliance rate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CDC Habitat: CDC Habitat is the largest social housing operator in France, managing over 500,000 units as the real estate arm of Caisse des Dépôts. It is a direct peer to Ophéa as a national-scale public-affiliated landlord serving low- and moderate-income tenants with a similar regulated rent model and urban renewal footprint.
• Paris Habitat: Paris Habitat is the Office Public de l'Habitat of the City of Paris, managing around 125,000 social housing units. As an OPIC/EPIC social landlord with regulated rents and urban renewal programs (NPNRU), it is directly comparable to Ophéa in mission, governance structure and resident services model.
• ICF Habitat: ICF Habitat is the social housing subsidiary of SNCF group, managing around 95,000 units across France. It is a direct peer to Ophéa as a French social housing operator offering regulated rentals, urban renewal projects and resident services, with comparable scale and public-affiliated positioning.
• Vilogia: Vilogia is a major ESH social housing operator in northern France with around 90,000 units. It shares Ophéa's profile as a regional social landlord delivering affordable rentals, energy retrofit programs, and NPNRU-led neighborhood renewals in comparable European urban settings.
• Erilia: Erilia is a French social housing operator (ESH) with around 80,000 units mainly in southern France. It mirrors Ophéa's role as a regulated social landlord managing urban renewal programs and providing resident services to low- and moderate-income households.
• 1001 Vies Habitat: 1001 Vies Habitat is a social housing operator affiliated with Action Logement, managing around 80,000 units. It is comparable to Ophéa as a regulated landlord serving salaried and lower-income tenants, with similar mission-driven governance and NPNRU participation.
• Polylogis (Logirep): Polylogis is a major social housing group (with Logirep and LogiOuest) managing over 80,000 units across France. As a comparable EPIC/ESH operator focused on affordable rentals and urban renewal, it offers a directly analogous operating model to Ophéa.
• Batigère: Batigère is a French social housing group (ESH) operating around 70,000 units, notably present in eastern France near the German border. Its territorial proximity and regulated landlord model make it a relevant regional peer to Ophéa.
• Alliade Habitat: Alliade Habitat is an Action Logement social housing operator managing around 70,000 units in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and beyond. It mirrors Ophéa's role as a regulated affordable landlord with NPNRU involvement and resident services orientation.
• Domofrance: Domofrance is a social housing operator (ESH) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with around 40,000 units. It is comparable to Ophéa as a regional regulated landlord delivering affordable housing, urban renewal projects, and tenant services under a similar public-interest mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_ophea
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ophea.EurometropoleStrasbourg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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