Le Logis Tournaisien

What Le Logis Tournaisien does

Le Logis Tournaisien is a publicly mandated social housing company (Société de Logement de Service Public, S.L.S.P.) headquartered in Tournai, Belgium, and one of 62 such entities operating under the supervision of the Société Wallonne du Logement (SWL) within the Walloon regional housing framework. Founded on 9 February 1922, the entity is constituted as an S.R.L. under Belgian law and governed by the Code Wallon du logement et de l'Habitat Durable. It holds an exclusive territorial mandate to deliver affordable rental housing across the commune of Tournai and ten surrounding villages (Barry, Blandain, Chercq, Gaurain-Ramecroix, Kain, Rumilies, Templeuve, Vaulx, Vezon, Warchin).

The company manages a portfolio of 2,346 housing units at year-end 2024, comprising 1,354 houses (including 33 medium-income units) and 992 apartments (including 21 medium-income units), plus 50 apartments managed on behalf of the City of Tournai, 566 garages, and ancillary commercial and office space. Total resident population served is 4,462 people, with 2,065 pending housing applications on the waiting list as of 31 December 2024. The product portfolio spans five housing categories — social housing (rent calculated as a percentage of household income), medium-income housing, balanced-rent housing (capped at 25% of income), transit housing, and insertion housing — supplemented by garage rentals, equipment (water heater) rental/purchase, and an energy renovation program that upgrades units to energy label B with documented 50-60% energy savings. Operations are supported by 25 staff across seven internal departments (Direction Générale, Gestion locative, Immobilière, Financière, Patrimoine, Support administratif, Social) and a 30-person in-house technical works crew (régie technique) handling plumbing, painting, masonry, carpentry, and green-space maintenance.

The revenue model is entirely regulated: rental income is calculated as a fixed percentage of tenant household income within ceilings and floors set annually by the Walloon Region (as of 2024, income thresholds range from €34,100 for a single person to €63,900 for a couple, plus €3,200 per dependent child). Security deposits are standardized by unit type (€450 studios, €690 apartments, €930 single-family houses; 2 months' rent for medium-income housing). Garage rentals are priced at €15-€50/month depending on location. There is no proprietary technology disclosed; the operating model relies on a manual, point-based allocation system administered by a monthly attribution commission. Customer acquisition is conducted through the Maison de l'Habitat hub, the company's own website, CPAS social-services referrals, and Immoweb listings for medium-income and balanced-rent units. Strategic partnerships span 17+ community organizations, with a particularly core relationship with the Société Wallonne du Logement (SWL), which exercises administrative, technical, and financial oversight, and with Housing First Belgium (formalized in 2024) for housing long-term homeless individuals.

Name

Le Logis Tournaisien

Legal name

Le Logis Tournaisien

Website

https://lelogistournaisien.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Logis Tournaisien is a publicly mandated social housing society in Tournai, Belgium, managing 2,346 affordable rental units across the city and 10 surrounding villages for low- and medium-income households under Walloon regional regulation and SWL supervision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournai

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Social housing rental income: Le Logis Tournaisien generates revenue through rental income from its social housing portfolio. Rents are calculated based on tenant household income and composition, in accordance with Walloon regional regulations. The company also earns rental income from garages, parking spaces, and manages medium-income (logement moyen) housing units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Le Logis Tournaisien is a public social housing company that rents income-regulated housing units to low- and moderate-income households across the Tournai municipality and ten surrounding villages in Wallonia, Belgium. It manages a portfolio of houses, apartments, garages and parking spaces, with rents calculated as a percentage of household income under Walloon regional rules. The company also provides medium-income housing, balanced-rent housing, transit housing, insertion housing, garage and parking rentals, equipment (water heater) rentals, and energy renovation services.

Product overview

Le Logis Tournaisien operates as a unified social housing platform providing rental housing services across the Tournai municipality and surrounding villages in Wallonia, Belgium. The core offerings include social housing (logements sociaux) for low-income households, medium-income housing (logements moyens), balanced-rent housing (logements à loyer d'équilibre), transit housing, and insertion housing. These housing products are complemented by ancillary services including garage rental, equipment rental/purchase (water heaters), and energy renovation programs. The organization manages over 2,299 housing units and 566 garages across Barry, Blandain, Chercq, Gaurain-Ramecroix, Kain, Rumilies, Templeuve, Vaulx, Vezon, and Warchin. The housing services are accessible through a structured application process, with rent calculated based on household income and composition for social housing, and properties are managed through seven internal departments including Property Management, Rental Management, and Social Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Housing (Logements Sociaux)
• Medium-Income Housing (Logements Moyens)
• Balanced-Rent Housing (Logements à Loyer d'Équilibre)
• Transit Housing (Logements de Transit)

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 50–60% achieved through renovations that upgrade housing from energy label G to label B.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing First BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Provides immediate housing access to long-term homeless individuals with severe and multiple issues, combined with intensive multidisciplinary social follow-up. Two tenants were housed with Le Logis Tournaisien units in July 2024 (Monsieur B.) and October 2024 (Monsieur G.), supported by Housing First accompaniment to ensure housing retention.
• La Tribu des FamillesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ASBL that supports families living within Le Logis Tournaisien's neighbourhoods. In 2024, volunteers accompanied six families, providing community-based social support and accompaniment in the Tournai social services network. Located at 6 rue d'Audregnies, 7608 Wiers.
• ANAMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASBL founded in 2021 addressing loneliness and social isolation. ANAMA runs a Qi Gong workshop weekly at the Beau Séjour community hall (2024), reaching out to isolated residents. Located at Rue Montifaut 5, 7500 Tournai; Tel: +32 69 54 52 19.
• La PépinièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen-led initiative in the Vert Bocage neighbourhood offering free seed, plant, and knowledge exchanges in a community garden setting. Hosts workshops, events, and the annual 48h de l'agriculture urbaine. Run entirely by volunteers. Located at 2B rue Albert Allard, Tournai.
• L'Espérance (Maison Maternelle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA long-standing partner (40+ years) providing psycho-socio-educational support to mothers or expectant mothers in difficulty, centred around the mother-child bond. Located in Kain. Le Logis Tournaisien's social team participates in the annual Christmas market organized by the association.
• Vie FéminineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeminist organization with a women's group 'Entr'elles' (25 women) meeting monthly at the Saint-Yves community hall. Offers feminist debate topics, legal consultations, and community support. Located at Rue de la Citadelle 124/39, 7500 Tournai.
• Relais Social Urbain de Tournai (RSUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates actions of public and associative actors fighting social exclusion in the Tournai region. Oversees emergency shelter, health, hygiene, food, and social/administrative support for people in severe precarity. Manages the Plan Grand Froid (winter aid plan). Le Logis Tournaisien has two members involved: Rebecca Delneste (active member) and Devrim Gumus (Board member). Located at Rue des Soeurs de Charité 11, 7500 Tournai.
• Jeu GazouilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree drop-in space for children 0–3 years and caregivers, held weekly on Tuesday mornings in Gaurain at the ONE premises. In 2024, averaged 14 children per session. Collaboration among Logis Tournaisien, ONE, AMO Graine, and the Plan de Cohésion Sociale de Tournai. Located at Place de Gaurain 14, 7530 Gaurain-Ramecroix.
• CCLP (Comité Consultatif des Locataires et Propriétaires)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTenant and property owner advisory committee representing all Le Logis Tournaisien residents. Provides mandatory prior opinions on housing relations, social/cultural activities, maintenance/renovation, and interior regulations. Validates rental charges. Led by President Noëla Vicart, Secretary Jean-Bruno Fourez, and Treasurer Sabine Bargibant. Active on Facebook.
• Port'Ouverte (Maison de Jeunes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized Youth House in the Vert Bocage neighbourhood, offering free, open-access cultural, sporting, artistic, and civic activities for young people without prior registration. Run by Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. Located at Avenue Minjean 9, 7500 Tournai; Tel: 069/21 14 35.
• Luch'Ouverte (Port'Ouverte Antenna)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntenna of Port'Ouverte on the right bank of Tournai at Quai du Luchet d'Antoing 18. Offers artistic workshops, games, DIY, cooking, homework help, and youth-led civic projects for local young people.
• Canal J (AMO – Action en Milieu Ouvert)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen youth service accompanying and supporting young people (0–22 years) and families in educational, social, and administrative matters. Completed a 3-year participatory art project 'L'Art dans la cité' at Cité Marcel Carbonnelle (concluded 2025). Holds drop-in sessions including regular presence at Résidence Marcel Carbonnelle. Located at Rue d'Espinoy 4, 7500 Tournai.
• Maison de l'Habitat (Tournai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal housing hub grouping multiple local housing actors. Provides citizen orientation on housing questions, hosts weekly public and private service desks, facilitates coordination between housing actors, and conducts housing diagnostics for Tournai. Le Logis Tournaisien holds intake sessions there on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30–12:00. Located at Rue des Corriers 14, 7500 Tournai; Tel: 069/332.351.
• L'Étape ASBLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalloon-accredited reception house and housing promotion association. Provides shelter for homeless people and social housing accompaniment. Operates L'Étap'atelier, a small joinery enterprise. Located at Rue du Sondart 17, 7500 Tournai; Tel: 069 21 45 34.
• La Maison des SolidaritésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity welcoming space in the Saint-Jean neighbourhood offering social drop-in sessions, workshops (cooking, pottery, writing), food distribution, and solidarity actions. Open to all.
• Les Maisons de Quartier de TournaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree neighbourhood houses (Quartier du Maroc, Templeuve, Gaurain-Ramecroix) offering inclusive, accessible community activities to foster social cohesion. Address social isolation and encourage citizen participation.
• Société Wallonne du Logement (SWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe supervisory body for all 62 S.L.S.P. companies in Wallonia. SWL exercises administrative, technical, and financial oversight over Le Logis Tournaisien, conducts periodic audits, and provides the regulatory framework. Also manages security deposit accounts and publishes explanatory brochures on housing policy. Website: www.swl.be.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Het Volkshuisvesting: A Flemish social housing operator in Belgium's Flemish Region. Comparable as a Belgian social housing landlord operating under a parallel but regionally distinct regulatory regime (Vlaamse Maatschappij voor Sociaal Wonen framework).

Direct peers

• Logis Namurois: SLSP serving the Namur region of Wallonia under identical regulatory oversight by the Société Wallonne du Logement. It provides social, medium-income, and balanced-rent housing with similar income thresholds and governance structure.
• La Sambrienne: A larger Société de Logement de Service Public operating in the Charleroi region of Wallonia under the same Code Wallon du Logement regulatory framework. It runs an income-based social housing portfolio with comparable tenant-acquisition processes, energy renovation programs, and social accompaniment services.
• Le Foyer de la Région de Charleroi: A Charleroi-area SLSP that operates within the same Walloon public-housing ecosystem as Le Logis Tournaisien, offering regulated affordable rental housing, social accompaniment, and an in-house technical maintenance function.
• Notre Maison: Another Walloon SLSP with a comparable mix of social, medium-income and insertion housing, supervised by the Société Wallonne du Logement. Its operating model, allocation via attribution commissions, and renovation program closely mirror Le Logis Tournaisien's.
• Foyer Brabançon: A Walloon/Brabant-region SLSP offering social and medium-income housing under the same Walloon Housing Code. Comparable business model: regulated income-based rents, supervisory oversight by SWL, and a maintenance-driven operating model.
• Le Toit du Hainaut: A Walloon SLSP active in the Hainaut province, the same region as Le Logis Tournaisien. It operates a comparable public-service housing portfolio with income-indexed rents and in-house technical maintenance, making it a strong geographic and operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Société Wallonne du Logement (SWL): The Walloon regional supervisory body that oversees all 62 SLSPs including Le Logis Tournaisien. SWL sets the regulatory framework, audits operations, and channels funding - making it the broader incumbent ecosystem of which the subject company is a part.

Others

• Relais Social Urbain de Tournai (RSUT): A coordinating umbrella for social inclusion actors in Tournai, of which Le Logis Tournaisien is an active member. While not a housing operator itself, RSUT is integral to the same local ecosystem - emergency shelter, social accompaniment, and homelessness pathways.
• Housing First Belgium: National non-profit providing immediate housing access to long-term homeless individuals with intensive social follow-up. Le Logis Tournaisien is a direct implementation partner (two tenants housed in 2024), making it an enabling/ecosystem peer in the social-housing delivery chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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