Domial

What Domial does

Domial is a French social housing operator (ESH - Entreprise Sociale pour l'Habitat) and a subsidiary of Groupe Action Logement, domiciled in Alsace, France, with headquarters in Strasbourg and an administrative seat in Colmar. It manages a portfolio of more than 14,550 rental dwellings across 240 communes, serving approximately 60,000 residents, through a multi-format offering that includes standard apartments, shared colocation under the #MyHappyColoc' brand, adapted senior residences under the La vie couleur Seniors brand, alongside social ownership pathways via PSLA (Prêt Social Location-Accession) programs, HLM heritage property sales, and new construction programs certified to RE 2020 and NF Habitat HQE standards.

The company's underlying technology comprises the myDomial tenant extranet (online lease document access), an integrated SystemPay online rent payment channel, virtual property tour capabilities for prospective buyers, and a web-based property search portal filtering by type, location, and price. Operations are supported by two physical agencies and four satellite offices providing in-person service across Alsace, plus employer-mediated allocation channels accessed through its parent Groupe Action Logement. Quality is governed by Quali'HLM certification, renewed in June 2026 with accompanying 'Vieillissement' and 'Parcours Résidentiel' mentions, and RE 2020 environmental compliance on new construction.

Domial's revenue model mixes recurring rental income (monthly subscriptions ranging from €366 for colocation rooms to €757 for standard apartments and €370-€682 for senior units) with one-time transactional revenue from PSLA new construction sales (priced €140,500-€262,600 per unit) and resale of HLM heritage stock. The sales-led go-to-market combines self-serve digital property search with in-agency consultation, complemented by employer partnerships under the Action Logement umbrella. Customer segmentation is persona-based and spans young students/professionals (colocation), families (standard rentals and ownership access), seniors (adapted residences), and first-time buyers (accession à la propriété).

Name

Domial

Legal name

Domial

Website

https://domial.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Domial is a French social housing operator (ESH) and subsidiary of Groupe Action Logement, managing 14,550+ rental dwellings across 240 communes in Alsace and serving approximately 60,000 residents through rentals, colocation, senior residences, and PSLA ownership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing Services

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing Property Management (BPAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE), Student Housing Roommate Matching, Assignments & Occupancy Management (BPAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• Social housing services
• Affordable rental housing
• Senior residence housing
• Colocation housing services
• Homeownership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Colmar

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rentals: Core rental revenue from managing a portfolio of over 14,550 social housing units across 240 communes in Alsace, serving approximately 60,000 residents with properties ranging from apartments to senior residences
2. Property Sales - New Construction (PSLA): Sale of newly constructed properties under PSLA (Prêt Social Location Accession) programs including apartments and houses in new developments such as Le Clos Forestier (Kaysersberg), Eco-Rives (Lutterbach), Les Maisons Manufacture (Cernay)
3. HLM Heritage Property Sales: Sale of existing social housing (HLM) properties to existing tenants and qualifying buyers, supporting social property access
4. Senior Living Residences: Specialized rental housing for seniors under the 'La vie couleur séniors' brand, featuring adapted facilities and services
5. Colocation Services: Colocation housing under #MyHappyColoc' brand targeting young students and professionals with promotional offers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domial is a French social housing operator (ESH/HLM) that rents and sells affordable housing units across the Alsace region. It manages a portfolio of over 14,550 dwellings — including standard apartments, senior residences (La vie couleur Seniors), and shared colocation units (#MyHappyColoc') — serving roughly 60,000 residents across 240 communes. Beyond rentals, Domial develops and sells new properties under PSLA (Prêt Social Location-Accession) programs and HLM heritage sales, supporting a full rental-to-ownership pathway for individuals and families.

Product overview

Domial is a social housing company (ESH - Entreprise Sociale pour l'Habitat) and subsidiary of Groupe Action Logement, operating throughout Alsace across 240 communes. The company manages a portfolio of approximately 14,550 rental dwellings and produces new housing through development programs. The core offering combines rental housing services (standard apartments, senior residences, and colocation) with social homeownership pathways (PSLA programs, HLM property sales, and new construction purchases). Property management is supported through the myDomial digital tenant portal enabling online payments and document access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La vie couleur Seniors: Senior residence housing brand offering adapted housing solutions for seniors.
• #MyHappyColoc'

Products and services

• Location de logements (Rental Housing) Affordable rental housing service offering apartments, houses, and specialized accommodations across over 240 communes in Alsace. Portfolio includes standard rentals, senior housing, and shared colocation options. Targets individual tenants and families seeking subsidized housing.
• Résidences Seniors - La vie couleur Seniors Senior living residences under the La vie couleur Seniors brand offering adapted housing solutions for residents aged 60 and over. Includes T2 apartments with gardens, adapted facilities, and specialized daily-living services. Targeted at seniors needing accessible housing.
• Colocation #MyHappyColoc' Shared housing (colocation) service for young students and active professionals under the #MyHappyColoc' brand. Offers affordable shared rentals with promotional campaigns, particularly during summer periods. Starting from €366/month per room.
• Accès à la propriété (Homeownership Programs) Social homeownership service enabling residents to become property owners through PSLA (Prêt Social Location-Accession) programs, new construction purchases, and HLM heritage sales. Provides subsidized financing pathways for first-time buyers.
• Programmes immobiliers neufs (New Residential Construction Programs) New residential construction programs across Alsace available for purchase under PSLA format, including Le Clos Forestier (Kaysersberg), Eco-Rives (Lutterbach), Les Maisons Manufacture (Cernay), La Hardt (Rixheim), La Chapelle (Weyersheim), Les Jardins suspendus (Wasselonne), and L'échappée Verte (Wasselonne). Buildings meet RE 2020 energy standards with NF Habitat HQE certification.
• Vente de patrimoine HLM Sale of existing social housing (HLM) properties from Domial's managed portfolio, enabling qualifying households to purchase their rental residence under social ownership conditions.
• myDomial Extranet (Tenant Portal Service) Online tenant portal service providing tenants with digital access to their lease documents, account management, and rent payment functionality via SystemPay integration. Available to all Domial tenants.
• Demande de logement social (Social Housing Application Service) Service guiding users through the social housing application process, including eligibility criteria, procedures, and rental terms for subsidized rentals with Domial.
• Vente de terrains (Land Plots for Sale) Sale of individual land plots in Alsace for buyers seeking to build their own homes, available alongside Domial's social homeownership pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Triple quality recognition from Quali'HLM committee including label renewal, 'Vieillissement' mention for senior support, and 'Parcours Résidentiel' mention for housing lifecycle solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LAFAcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Promotional partnership with LAFAcademy (football academy) involving joint marketing campaigns including prize draws and special offers. The partnership includes a grand prize draw awarding 30 football training spots, demonstrating community engagement and family-oriented promotional activities.
• Groupe Action LogementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe Action Logement is the parent group of Domial, providing strategic backing and national network support. Domial operates as a subsidiary covering Alsace territory under the Action Logement group's housing mission, which includes facilitating housing access for employees of partner companies and supporting social housing development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Logement Français: Logement Français is a French ESH group providing social rental, accession, and senior housing nationwide. Directly comparable to Domial's mixed rental-plus-sales model and senior residence offering.
• ICF Habitat: ICF Habitat is the SNCF group's social housing arm and a direct ESH peer to Domial. It operates rental, senior, and accession programs nationally with comparable regulatory exposure and tenant profiles.
• Vilogia: Vilogia is a major French HLM operator managing tens of thousands of social housing units with national presence. Comparable to Domial across rental, new construction (PSLA-style), and senior housing offerings.
• CDC Habitat: CDC Habitat is one of France's largest social housing operators, managing over 540,000 units nationwide as a subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts. It directly competes with Domial as an ESH-style operator with the same HLM regulatory framework and rental model.
• Immobilière 3F: Immobilière 3F is a major French HLM operator (also Caisse des Dépôts-affiliated) with a national portfolio. Comparable to Domial in social rental operations, sales of heritage HLM, and new development programs.
• Batigère Group: Batigère is a French ESH group operating social housing across eastern France, including regions adjacent to Alsace. Closely comparable to Domial in scale, regional focus, and HLM operating model.

Regional players

• Habitat 76: Habitat 76 is a French departmental HLM operator in Normandy with a similar mid-size regional ESH model. Comparable to Domial in regulatory positioning and tenant mix but in a different geography.
• Inolya (ex-CALVADOS Habitat): Inolya is a mid-size ESH operator in Normandy providing rental, accession, and senior housing. Comparable to Domial in product mix and HLM scale, but serving a different French region.
• Espacil Habitat: Espacil Habitat is a Breton HLM operator with a comparable mid-size ESH structure (rental + accession + senior). Comparable in scale and product mix to Domial but geographically focused on western France rather than Alsace.

Broad incumbents

• Nexity: Nexity is France's largest private real estate developer with social housing and student housing segments. While broader in scope, Nexity competes with Domial in PSLA new construction, senior residences, and student/colocation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/domial.logements
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/domialesh
• Xx.com/domiallogements

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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