Habitat de La Vienne

What Habitat de La Vienne does

Habitat de La Vienne is a French public social housing organization (Office Public de l'Habitat, structured as an Établissement Public Industriel et Commercial de l'État) that has operated continuously since 1924 in the Vienne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). It manages a portfolio of 12,633 social housing units distributed across 202 communes and 50 housing structures, serving approximately 10,065 households. The organization is supported by 175 employees deployed through a network of 11 regional antenna offices plus 2 agencies, with headquarters in Buxerolles. A new antenna was opened in Neuville-de-Poitou in February 2025/2026, underscoring continued geographic deepening.

The company's core offering is social housing rentals (regulated rents, with units ranging from T2 apartments at €255–€437/month to T4 units at €349/month, plus monthly charges of €151–€260). A secondary revenue stream comes from property sales — both existing dwellings (priced €49,000–€100,000, typically requiring renovation) and serviced land parcels (€30,000–€49,900) in programs at Béruges, Vendeuvre du Poitou, and Dissay. Distribution is handled through the antenna network plus the Mon Logement & Moi tenant portal (monlogementetmoi.habitatdelavienne.fr) for self-service rent payment, maintenance requests, and account management. The technology stack is conventional web infrastructure (Matomo analytics, reCAPTCHA v3, EFICASH for cash rent payment at Post Offices) with no AI/ML components.

The go-to-market is sales-led but allocation-based: tenants apply through France's national social housing request system and are matched via a regulated allocation process. A differentiated offering is the HSS® (Habitat Senior Services) label, a registered service mark under which 65+ tenants receive adapted housing features (accessible bathrooms, electric shutters, alarm systems), teleassistance through the Signal & Vous welfare-call program (partner: CIF-SP), and the Seniors Connectés digital literacy workshops (partners: Unis-Cité, Silver Geek). Senior satisfaction was reported at 90% in 2024. Strategic financial partners include Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, Action Logement, and the Département de la Vienne. The current President of the Administrative Council is Henri Colin (since 2008), and the Directeur Général is Pascal Aveline.

Name

Habitat de La Vienne

Legal name

Habitat de la Vienne

Website

https://habitatdelavienne.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Habitat de La Vienne is a French public social housing organization managing 12,633 rental units across 202 communes in the Vienne department, serving approximately 10,065 households through 175 employees and 11 regional offices, with a differentiated HSS® senior housing program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Social Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Real Estate (6500), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAGAJ

Affordable Housing Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Commercial Property Management

SECONDARYHLADAAAB

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Independent Living Communities

Keywords

• Social housing rentals
• Affordable housing management
• Public housing office
• Senior housing services
• Property sales services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chauvigny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rentals: Habitat de la Vienne generates primary revenue through rental income from approximately 12,633 social housing units managed across the Vienne department. Rents are set according to social housing regulations and include heating and water charges for certain properties.
2. Property Sales: Secondary revenue stream from selling existing housing units and serviced land parcels to eligible buyers, including first-time buyers and existing tenants purchasing their rental units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat de La Vienne is a French public social housing operator (Office Public de l'Habitat, structured as an Établissement Public Industriel et Commercial de l'État) that manages a portfolio of 12,633 social housing units across 202 communes in the Vienne department. It provides affordable rental housing, sells existing homes and serviced building plots, and operates senior-focused support programs (HSS® label, Signal & Vous welfare calls, Seniors Connectés digital workshops). Distribution is handled through 11 regional antenna offices and the Mon Logement & Moi tenant portal.

Product overview

Habitat de la Vienne is a public social housing operator (Établissement Public Industriel et Commercial de l'État) managing 12,633 social housing units across 202 communes in the Vienne department of France. The core offering encompasses rental housing management and property sales programs. Supporting the housing core are several branded service programs: the Habitat Senior Services® (HSS®) label provides adapted housing and coordinated in-home support services for seniors aged 65+, anchored by the Signal & Vous telephone monitoring service and the Seniors Connectés digital literacy workshops. The Mon Logement & Moi tenant portal provides online access to rent payments, maintenance requests, and account management. Land development programs (Béruges — La Coudre, Vendeuvre du Poitou — Le Bois, Dissay — Les Bouleaux) offer serviced building plots for purchase. Habitat de la Vienne also partners with ANCV for senior vacation programs and CIF-SP for the Signal & Vous welfare call service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Housing Rentals (Logement social — Location) Rental of social housing units (apartments and houses) to eligible individuals and families across the Vienne department, with rents regulated under French social housing legislation. Includes T2, T3, and T4 units of varying sizes (43–82 m²) with monthly charges (some including heating and water).
• Property Sales — Existing Homes and Serviced Land (Propriété — Vente de logements et terrains) Sale of existing housing units (often requiring renovation) and serviced residential building plots to eligible buyers including first-time buyers and existing tenants. Properties include 3- to 7-room houses ranging from €49,000 to €100,000 and serviced land parcels from €30,000 to €49,900 TTC.
• Habitat Senior Services® (HSS®) Label A senior housing certification and service program for tenants aged 65 and over. Includes adapted housing features (accessible fittings, electric shutters, alarm systems), personalized support visits, and a network of partners for in-home care and assistance. Awarded "Mention Excellence" in February 2023.
• Signal & Vous A free telephone monitoring service for senior tenants (65+) providing regular welfare calls during heatwaves, natural disasters, and health crises. Delivered in partnership with CIF-SP and coordinated with local partners (CCAS, Vienne Autonomie Conseils).
• Seniors Connectés Free weekly digital literacy and social workshops for seniors aged 60+, run in partnership with Silver Geek and Unis-Cité. Includes tablet/smartphone training, internet safety, administrative procedures, video calls, and gaming activities such as e-bowling competitions.
• Mon Logement & Moi (Tenant Portal) Online self-service tenant portal for rent payment management, maintenance and technical requests, document access, automatic direct debit enrollment, and direct communication with Habitat de la Vienne.
• Reveal'Care A support project deployed within the senior housing policy framework to support and accompany the most vulnerable tenants, as part of the broader Habitat Senior Services® initiative.
• Vendeuvre du Poitou — Le Bois (Land Program) Serviced residential plots ranging from 391 to 536 m² in St-Martin-la-Pallu (Vendeuvre du Poitou), starting from €30,000 TTC (excluding notary fees). Multiple lots available with downloadable plans.
• Béruges — La Coudre (Land Program) Serviced residential plots ranging from 360 to 856 m² in Béruges' La Coudre eco-hamlet, starting from €31,000 TTC (excluding notary fees). Multiple lots available.
• Dissay — Les Bouleaux (Land Program) Final remaining serviced plot in the Les Bouleaux subdivision in Dissay. Lot 24: 908 m² at €49,900 TTC (excluding notary fees).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% tenant satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIF-SP (Réseau Signal & Vous)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CIF-SP for the Signal & Vous program providing free telephone welfare monitoring for tenants aged 65+ during extreme weather events, natural disasters, and health crises. The program includes regular welfare calls and coordination with local partners.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale pour les Chèques-Vacances)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ANCV enabling senior tenants to access vacation services and Chèques-Vacances for leisure travel.
• Unis-CitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Unis-Cité for deploying young people in Service Civique to animate the Seniors Connectés digital literacy workshops across multiple communes in the Vienne department.
• Silver GeekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partner for organizing competitive gaming activities for seniors, including E-Bowling tournaments and esports events at local venues.
• CFPPA86minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural and vocational training institution supporting the Seniors Connectés program with resources and expertise.
• EKITOURminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel partner associated with the ANCV vacation program for seniors, providing vacation services to Habitat de la Vienne tenants.
• VIVAPROM (Groupe CLAIMO)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReal estate developer partner for constructing housing projects, including the 14-unit housing project in Chauvigny. VIVAPROM operates in Nouvelle Aquitaine and Pays de La Loire regions.
• ATELIER DUNEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect firm partner responsible for designing housing projects including the 5-unit senior pavilion residence 'La Loge à L'Oiseau' in Nieuil l'Espoir and 4-unit pavilion project in Persac.
• AvisominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurvey and market research company commissioned to conduct the triennial tenant satisfaction survey across a sample of 913 tenants from the 10,065 total households.
• Engie Home ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaintenance service provider for individual gas boilers, responsible for servicing and repairs of tenant heating systems.
• Eficash (La Banque Postale)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCash payment service allowing tenants to pay rent in cash at Post Office locations, with Habitat de la Vienne covering half of the €8 service fee.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Erilia: Significant French social housing operator (now part of CDC Habitat group) managing affordable housing across multiple regions. Comparable HLM model with public service mission and regulated rents.
• ICF Habitat: Major French social housing operator (SNCF group subsidiary) managing affordable and intermediate housing nationwide. Comparable business model with EPIC/ESH structure, regulated rents, and tenant support services.
• Seqens: Major French social housing operator within the Action Logement group — one of Habitat de La Vienne's core financial partners. Manages a national portfolio of affordable housing with similar service offerings and senior housing programs.
• CDC Habitat: France's largest social housing operator and a subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts — the same primary financier backing Habitat de La Vienne. Operates hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units nationwide with similar rent regulation and tenant service models.

Regional players

• Espacil Habitat: Brittany-based French social housing operator offering affordable rental housing, property sales, and adapted senior residences. Comparable diversified offering (rentals + sales + senior programs) though in a different geographic region.
• Logirep: Paris-region-focused social housing operator managing affordable housing and senior residences. Comparable mission and tenant service model, though geographically focused on Île-de-France rather than rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Valloire Habitat: French HLM operator providing affordable rental housing and senior services. Comparable structure and tenant programs, though operating in different regional markets than Habitat de La Vienne.

Direct peers

• Groupe Terre & Mer Habitat: Affiliated group of which Habitat de La Vienne is a member, comprising other French social housing operators sharing the same organizational model, regulatory framework, and partnership ecosystem (mentioned as collaboration partner for the Colloque des acteurs du grand âge).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Habitat-de-La-Vienne-100070759211944
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-de-la-vienne

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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