Baie de Somme Habitat

What Baie de Somme Habitat does

Baie de Somme Habitat (BDSH) is a French public social housing organization (Office Public de l'Habitat, OPH) headquartered in Abbeville that manages approximately 4,000 social housing units across 44 communes in the Picardie Maritime territory of Hauts-de-France. Founded in 1978 (with operating history dating to 1894), the organization employs around 80 staff including 21 caretakers and building employees, and operates under the supervision of the Communauté d'agglomération de la Baie de Somme (CABS). It is governed by a 24-member Conseil d'administration and, as of May 2026, is led by President Angelo TONOLLI (Mayor of Abbeville and President of CABS), succeeding Pascal DEMARTHE.

The core business is regulated rental housing for HLM-eligible households, supplemented by a property sales program (accession à la propriété) enabling tenants to purchase units. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly regulated rents set below market rates under HLM resource ceilings, plus one-off property sale transactions. BDSH's technology footprint centers on the BDSH&MOI digital tenant portal — accessible via web and native mobile apps on iOS/Android — providing 24/7 account management, online rent payment, maintenance requests and access to the third-party Klaro social-aid simulator covering 1,200+ programs. Specialized service lines include Adapt'Logis (housing adaptation for loss of autonomy and disability), residential mediation, a 24/7 on-call emergency service and a multiservices maintenance contract delivered through Proxiserve. New construction in the pipeline includes the 25-unit Pension de Famille du Vimeu (delivery 2026) and the 72-unit €10.9M Résidence Lucienne Forestier-Gaillard intergenerational residence (delivery Q4 2027).

BDSH's go-to-market is direct-to-tenant through a centralized Centre de Relation Client (single phone number 03 22 20 28 00), the BDSH&MOI self-serve portal, community events (Fête des voisins), and institutional partnerships (CAF, UDAF, APAP, Mission Locale, ADIL, Espoir 80). The organization is structurally integrated into two regional coordination structures created in April 2021 in response to France's ELAN law: the SAC Synéo with AMSOM Habitat (25,000 combined units) and the Canopée GIE network of 5 social landlords representing 64,000 housing units. BDSH maintains Quali'Hlm quality certification (originally obtained December 2020, maintained through 2022 audit) and has ranked in the top 3 of Hauts-de-France for tenant satisfaction since 2017, with an 89% satisfaction score in the 2023 triennial survey.

Name

Baie de Somme Habitat

Legal name

Baie de Somme Habitat – OPH de la Baie de Somme (BDSH)

Website

https://baiedesomme-habitat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Baie de Somme Habitat is a French public social housing organization (OPH) managing approximately 4,000 regulated rental units across 44 communes in the Baie de Somme territory, serving HLM-eligible households with digital tenant services, specialized housing programs, and coordinated regional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing Services

SIC

Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Social housing rental
• Affordable housing management
• Public housing services
• Tenant portal platform
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbeville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Baie de Somme Habitat generates revenue primarily through monthly rental payments from approximately 4,000 social housing units across 44 communes. Rents are regulated and set below market rates for eligible households.
2. Property Sales (Accession à la propriété): The organization sells residential properties to eligible buyers through its property sales program, generating one-time transaction revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baie de Somme Habitat is a French public social housing organization (Office Public de l'Habitat) that manages approximately 4,000 social housing units across 44 communes in the Baie de Somme territory, providing regulated rental housing to income-eligible households. It complements its core rental operations with a proprietary digital tenant portal (BDSH&MOI), a property sales program enabling homeownership, specialized autonomy adaptation services (Adapt'Logis), multiservices maintenance contracts, and community-focused support programs for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.

Product overview

Baie de Somme Habitat operates as a unified social housing platform combining property management with digital tenant services. The core offering centers on managing approximately 4,000 social housing units supplemented by BDSH & MOI, an integrated tenant portal (web and mobile apps on Google Play/App Store) enabling 24/7 access to rent payment, account management, and service requests. Supporting modules include Adapt'Logis (disability/loss of autonomy support services), a property sales program for social ownership, multiservices maintenance contracts, emergency on-call services, residential mediation, and the Klaro aid eligibility simulator. Recent additions include intergenerational residences (Résidence Lucienne Forestier-Gaillard), family pensions (Pension de Famille du Vimeu), and building modernization initiatives featuring new interphony systems. The Canopée network membership enables resource sharing across 64,000 housing units among 5 partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BDSH & MOI: Tenant portal and mobile application allowing tenants to manage their account, pay rent online, and access services 24/7.
• Adapt'Logis
• Maisons Marianne

Products and services

• Social Housing Rental Service Core rental service managing approximately 4,000 social housing units across 44 communes in Picardie Maritime, providing regulated, below-market-rate rental housing to income-eligible households including families, seniors, people with disabilities, and young people.
• BDSH&MOI Tenant Portal Proprietary digital tenant platform accessible via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android), enabling tenants to manage their account, pay rent online, submit maintenance requests, and access administrative services 24/7.
• Property Sales Program (Accession à la propriété) Program enabling eligible tenants and households to purchase residential properties from Baie de Somme Habitat's portfolio, providing a pathway to homeownership through discounted property sales.
• Adapt'Logis Service Specialized housing adaptation service offering Dépannage-dépendance (minor work assistance for aging tenants) and Autonomie service (housing adaptations for residents over 65 or with disability cards/MDPH recognition).
• Multiservices Maintenance Contract Outsourced maintenance service covering individual heating, hot water, gas pipelines, ventilation, water leaks, plumbing, sanitation, drainage clogs, locksmithing, smoke/CO detectors, and electric radiators, delivered through Proxiserve.
• On-Call Emergency Service (Astreinte) 24/7 emergency response service for urgent safety situations including major water leaks, electrical failures in common areas, and security incidents, available outside regular business hours.
• Klaro Social Aid Simulator Free eligibility simulator integrated into the BDSH&MOI tenant portal enabling tenants to access over 1,200 social aid and financial assistance programs covering leisure, transport, family, housing, and health expenses.
• Residential Mediation Services Residential tranquility and mediation service provided by dedicated staff to promote community living and manage disputes between tenants, with active presence in priority neighborhoods.
• Pension de Famille du Vimeu Supported housing residence providing stable housing and personalized support for 25 people in difficulty, located in Feuquières-en-Vimeu, managed by APAP 80, with delivery expected in 2026.
• Résidence Lucienne Forestier-Gaillard Intergenerational residence featuring 72 housing units (45 T2, 21 T3, 6 T4) with balconies/terraces, operating under the Maisons Marianne inclusive housing concept with social accompaniment, located at rue Jean Mennesson in Abbeville.
• Résidence Ten Wheel 19-unit housing development in Mers-les-Bains with T2 and T3 apartments featuring individual heating and hot water, RT 2012-10% thermal insulation, aluminum joinery, elevator, wireless intercom via smartphone, private parking, and garages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of tenants satisfied with Baie de Somme Habitat (2023 triennial survey, 500 respondents)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mission Locale Picardie MaritimeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Partner in the InterAgir program (supported by Fonds Social Européen +) launched February 2026. The program aims to secure youth pathways by addressing housing as a key lever for social inclusion for young people aged 16-25 in Picardie Maritime.
• ADIL (Agence Départementale d'Information sur le Logement)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Partner in the InterAgir program (Fonds Social Européen +) alongside Mission Locale Picardie Maritime, aimed at supporting young people in Picardie Maritime through improved housing access.
• PartenordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Partenord joined the Canopée network, expanding it from 4 to 5 bailleurs. The Canopée GIE continues to function as a cooperative group of social landlords mutualizing resources and competencies.
• AMSOM HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Baie de Somme Habitat (4,000 units) and AMSOM Habitat (21,000 units) created the Société de Coordination (SAC) Synéo in 2021 to meet the obligations of the ELAN law requiring social housing organizations to manage at least 12,000 units. The combined entity represents 25,000 housing units, enabling strategic synergies, shared purchasing, and mutualization of management tools while maintaining independence.
• Canopée GIE (Groupement d'Intérêt Economique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Baie de Somme Habitat joined the Canopée GIE network, which brings together 5 social housing organizations (AMSOM Habitat, Oise Habitat, OPAL, Reims habitat, and BDSH) representing 64,000 housing units. The network's motto is 'partager pour progresser' (share to progress), focusing on mutualization of resources and best practices while preserving each member's identity and independence. BDSH's adhesion is part of its broader integration with AMSOM Habitat within Synéo.
• APAP 80 (Association Pour l'Accompagnement et la Promotion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPAP 80 manages the Pension de Famille du Vimeu (25-unit supported housing) built by Baie de Somme Habitat in Feuquières-en-Vimeu, scheduled for completion in 2026. APAP provides personalized support to vulnerable residents.
• Groupe PichetminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGroupe Pichet is the construction company contracted to build the Lucienne Forestier-Gaillard intergenerational residence (72 units) for Baie de Somme Habitat in Abbeville. The project is valued at 10.9 million euros TTC.
• ENGIE CofelyminorOthersService provider for heating issues in collectively heated housing. Tenants with insufficient heating despite correct settings should contact ENGIE Cofely at 0 811 202 035.
• ProxiserveminorOthersMultiservices contractor for individual heating, gas pipelines, ventilation, water leaks, sanitation, drainage, locksmithing, hardware, carpentry, smoke/CO detectors, electricity, and electric radiators. Contact: 09 69 32 63 49.
• Espoir 80minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEspoir 80 manages the Maison Aurore residence (residence accueil for people with mental health conditions) under construction in Abbeville since January 2024, with Baie de Somme Habitat as the building developer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CDC Habitat: Largest social housing operator in France and subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts. National portfolio spanning hundreds of thousands of units sets the incumbent benchmark for digital transformation, scale economics, and capital access that BDSH's regional operating model must compete against.
• Immobilière 3F: Major French social housing group and subsidiary of Action Logement, managing over 250,000 units nationally. Established incumbent comparable on tenant-facing digital services (3F operates a similar online tenant portal model) and represents a national-scale benchmark for BDSH's BDSH&MOI platform strategy.
• Vilogia: One of the largest French social housing operators with a major Hauts-de-France presence overlapping BDSH's territory. Substantially larger scale (90,000+ units) and broader geographic footprint including market-rate housing, providing the incumbent competitive context BDSH operates against.
• ICF Habitat: Major French social housing subsidiary of the SNCF group with national portfolio. Comparable public-affiliated mandate and HLM-eligible tenant base, though broader geographic and historical (railway worker heritage) reach. Provides incumbent benchmark for public-affiliated housing operators.
• Seqens: Major French social housing group with strong Île-de-France presence and national footprint. Public-interest housing operator offering comparable services to BDSH at substantially greater scale, providing a useful benchmark for digital platform deployment and operational efficiency initiatives.

Direct peers

• AMSOM Habitat: French OPH managing ~21,000 units primarily in the Somme department. Direct partner in the Synéo SAC coordination society created in 2021 with BDSH to satisfy ELAN law obligations. Closest operational peer given joint coordination structure, similar public mandate, and overlapping Hauts-de-France footprint.
• Oise Habitat: French OPH in the Hauts-de-France region and fellow Canopée GIE network member alongside BDSH. Comparable mandate as a public social housing office serving income-eligible tenants under HLM regulations, with similar governance and tenant-base profile in a neighboring department.
• Reims Habitat: French OPH based in Reims (Grand Est region) and Canopée GIE network member. Public social housing office with the same HLM-regulated mandate and tenant base as BDSH, though operating in a different regional market with a city-focused portfolio.
• Partenord: French social housing organization (ESH) in Hauts-de-France that joined the Canopée GIE network in January 2026. Direct comparable peer given shared Canopée membership and overlapping regional focus in northern France, with similar HLM-eligible tenant base.
• OPAC de l'Oise: French public social housing operator serving the Oise department and Canopée GIE network member alongside BDSH. Same public social housing model with HLM-regulated rents and comparable tenant base across multiple communes in Hauts-de-France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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