SOLIHA Vaucluse

What SOLIHA Vaucluse does

SOLIHA Vaucluse, Solidaires pour l'habitat, is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered in Caumont-sur-Durance, operating since 1960 (originally as CDHR 84, then H&D 84, and since 2016 under its current name following the national merger of PACT and Habitat & Développement networks). It is a territorial entity of the national SOLIHA Movement (135 affiliated organisms, 3,570 employees). The organization delivers housing improvement and urban planning services across the Vaucluse department through two poles: a Habitat pole serving individual property owners (energy renovation, accessibility adaptations for elderly/disabled persons, insalubrity remediation, facade renovation, and the Habitat Santé health-focused home audit service) and an Urbanism pole serving municipalities (PLU elaboration, feasibility studies, diagnostic reports, and OPAH/OPAH-RU operator mandates). Its proprietary technology stack consists of state-approved methodological frameworks rather than software products: ADEME-endorsed 3CL and Dialogie DPE certifications, the Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' accompaniment methodology agréé since January 2022, and a 3D model house used as a pedagogical workshop tool.

The business model is entirely grant-funded and contract-driven. All services to property owners are provided free of charge; the organization is financed by public subsidies flowing from Anah, Région Sud, Département de Vaucluse, ARS PACA, CARSAT Sud-Est, MSA, CAF, Caisse des Dépôts, and participating municipalities, supplemented by operator and animation fees earned on multi-year OPAH/OPAH-RU mandates from intercommunal structures (notably CoVe across 24 communes and CCPRO across 5 communes). Distribution relies on a field-sales motion of Habitat Advisors conducting home visits, supplemented by municipal permanence sessions in over a dozen communes, collective workshops (Ateliers Collectifs), and event-driven outreach (Salon des Maires, Semaine Bleue, France Rénov' roadshows). Customers include individual homeowners (occupants and landlords), public housing tenants referred via social services, and local government clients (municipalities and intercommunalités). As a non-profit, the entity is governed by a Conseil d'Administration under Présidente Corinne TESTUD-ROBERT and Directrice Carole MIROUX.

Name

SOLIHA Vaucluse

Legal name

SOLIHA Vaucluse, Solidaires pour l'habitat, association loi 1901 à but non lucratif

Website

https://vaucluse.soliha.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOLIHA Vaucluse is a French non-profit association, part of the national SOLIHA Movement, providing free housing improvement and urban planning services to individual property owners and municipalities across the Vaucluse department, funded entirely by public subsidies and OPAH operator mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Housing Improvement and Urban Planning Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Housing renovation services
• Urban planning consulting
• Energy retrofit advisory
• Home adaptation services
• Public subsidy guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Caumont sur Durance

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Subsidies and Grants: SOLIHA Vaucluse is a non-profit association (loi 1901) primarily funded by government subsidies from national agencies (Anah), regional council (Région Sud), departmental council (Département de Vaucluse), and municipalities. These public funds are used to finance the organization's housing improvement programs and operator fees for managing OPAH/OPAH-RU schemes.
2. Operator and Animation Fees for OPAH Programs: SOLIHA Vaucluse charges fees for operating and animating OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) and OPAH-RU programs on behalf of local government partners. These multi-year engagements generate steady revenue and cover services including eligibility verification, home visits, subsidy dossier assembly, and project follow-through.
3. Study and Urban Planning Services: SOLIHA Vaucluse generates revenue from technical studies and urban planning assistance for municipalities, including PLU elaboration, feasibility studies, and diagnostic reports. Services are provided under both one-time project engagements and multi-year accompaniment contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SOLIHA Vaucluse is a non-profit association providing free housing improvement and urban planning services in the Vaucluse department of France. Through its Habitat pole, it assists private property owners with energy renovation diagnostics, subsidy dossier assembly, work monitoring, home adaptation for elderly and disabled persons, facade renovation, and the Conseiller Habitat Santé environmental audit service. Through its Urbanism pole, it provides local governments with PLU elaboration, territorial diagnostics, and operator services for OPAH/OPAH-RU housing improvement programs.

Product overview

SOLIHA Vaucluse operates as a unified service organization (association loi 1901) offering housing improvement and urban planning services through two interconnected poles: the Habitat pole providing renovation assistance, energy efficiency consulting, home accessibility adaptations, and health-focused housing advice; and the Urbanism pole offering urban planning services to local authorities. Key services include Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' (state-approved renovation advisor), Ateliers Collectifs (educational workshops), OPAH/OPAH-RU program animation, and Conseiller Habitat Santé. The organization acts as an operator for government programs and helps property owners and municipalities access funding for housing improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' SOLIHA State-approved renovation advisor service providing neutral, personalized guidance for homeowners throughout energy renovation projects, including housing visits, technical diagnostics, work recommendations, financial aid applications, and post-work verification.
• Ma Prime Adapt (adaptation works for elderly or disabled persons) Accompaniment service for the Ma Prime Adapt government program, providing home adaptation work (stairlifts, walk-in showers, accessible bathrooms) for elderly or disabled persons, with subsidies up to 70% for the most modest households.
• Ateliers Collectifs (Collective Workshops) Collective workshops using a 3D house model as a pedagogical and interactive tool to inform and sensitize participants about housing practices, eco-gestures, loss of autonomy, tenant rights, and health and safety in the home.
• Accompagnement des Propriétaires (Habitat Pole) Comprehensive assistance for private property owners in Vaucluse with renovation projects, including help with PIG (Programme d'Intérêt Général) and OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) programs, financial aid applications, and work monitoring.
• Accompagnement des Collectivités (Urbanism Pole) Urban planning services for local authorities including PLU elaboration, urban studies, territorial diagnostics, and assistance in implementing development policies.
• OPAH/OPAH-RU Program Animation and Operation Animation and management of OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) and OPAH-RU (Renouvellement Urbain) programs, coordinating multiple funding bodies for housing renovation, energy efficiency, and urban revitalization.
• Conseiller Habitat Santé Health-focused housing advisory service conducting environmental audits of homes for people with respiratory, allergic, or immune disorders, working with doctors and the ARS PACA (regional health agency).
• Diagnostic et Conseil en Rénovation Énergétique Energy evaluation services including thermal diagnostics, insulation assessment, and recommendations for energy-efficient improvements, including coordination with insulation programs such as 'isolation des combles à 1€'.
• Maintien à Domicile - Adaptations for Elderly/Disabled Persons Home adaptation services for elderly or disabled individuals including stair lifts, walk-in showers, accessible bathrooms, and home automation, with access to specialized funding programs.
• Opération Façades Facade renovation program helping property owners in historic centers access municipal subsidies for building facade improvements, coordinated through the municipality and SOLIHA Vaucluse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 38%–75% on renovated properties
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Action LogementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAction Logement, a public-interest organization, supports employee residential and professional mobility to promote employment access. Partners with SOLIHA Vaucluse on housing improvement programs for employees and property owners.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME provides expertise and funding for climate and energy transition projects. Their methodologies (3CL and Dialogie) are used by SOLIHA Vaucluse advisors for DPE certifications.
• ADIL 84 (Agence Départementale d'Information sur le Logement du Vaucluse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADIL 84 provides free, neutral, personalized information on all housing-related legal matters. Collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse to provide comprehensive housing advice to Vaucluse residents.
• AG2R La MondialeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAG2R La Mondiale is a non-profit social and heritage protection organization. Partners with SOLIHA Vaucluse to fund housing adaptation works, particularly for retirees.
• ALTE (Agence Locale de la Transition Énergétique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALTE supports local energy transition initiatives. Collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse on climate and energy-related housing programs.
• CAF Vaucluse (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF Vaucluse provides family housing allowances and financial support. Partners with SOLIHA Vaucluse to help families access housing improvement assistance.
• CCPRO (Communauté de Communes du Pays Réuni d'Orange)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCPRO commissioned SOLIHA Vaucluse as the agréé operator for the OPAH-RU covering Orange, Caderousse, Jonquières, Courthézon, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, launched in 2020 for a 5-year period.
• CoVe (Communauté d'agglomération Ventoux Comtat Venaissin)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoVe partnered with SOLIHA Vaucluse to operate the OPAH Multisites (covering 24 communes) and OPAH-RU for Carpentras, as well as the France Rénov' labeled single window. Operates the 'Les rendez-vous rénovation de la CoVe' service.
• Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand AvignonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrand Avignon intercommunal structure collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse on housing policy and urban planning matters within its jurisdiction.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Luberon Monts de VaucluseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuberon Monts de Vaucluse intercommunal structure partners with SOLIHA Vaucluse for housing improvement programs and urban planning support.
• CAUE de Vaucluse (Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAUE de Vaucluse collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse on urban planning and habitat topics. Teams meet regularly to exchange on topics including energy rehabilitation, heritage preservation, housing policy, and Zero Artificialisation Nette (ZAN) objectives.
• Dihal (Délégation Interministérielle à l'Hébergement et à l'Accès au Logement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDihal coordinates national housing and homelessness policy. Collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse on habitat improvement matters under the national housing strategy.
• France Rénov'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Rénov' is the national state platform for housing renovation advice. SOLIHA Vaucluse participates as an agréé Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' operator and provides advice through the labeled CoVe single window.
• CAPEB (Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPEB is the employers' union for craft building companies. Collaborates with SOLIHA Vaucluse to facilitate access to qualified craftsmen for housing improvement projects.
• Fondation Abbé PierreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondation Abbé Pierre fights against housing exclusion and poor housing conditions. Aligns with SOLIHA Vaucluse's mission to combat insalubrious housing.
• Le Souffle 84minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Souffle 84 is a health association focused on respiratory health. Partners with SOLIHA Vaucluse on the Habitat Santé (Housing Health Advisor) mission, conducting environmental audits of homes for patients with respiratory issues.
• COTELUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOTELUB organizes local sustainable development events. SOLIHA Vaucluse participates in COTELUB's annual environmental day to inform the public about housing improvement subsidies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Action Logement: Public-interest organisation funding employee housing and renovation aid, listed as a SOLIHA Vaucluse partner; it acts more as a financial backer than a competitor but shapes the same funding landscape.
• Caisse des Dépôts (Banque des Territoires): Public financial institution that co-funds housing and urban-development programmes referenced by SOLIHA Vaucluse, an upstream ecosystem participant rather than direct operator peer.

Direct peers

• Urbanis: French non-profit housing improvement operator that runs OPAH/OPAH-RU programs, energy renovation diagnostics, and urban planning studies for municipalities, directly competing for the same public mandates as SOLIHA Vaucluse.

Emerging players

• Compagnons Bâtisseurs: Non-profit association running home renovation self-rehabilitation programmes for modest households, addressing overlapping client segments and subsidy-funded renovation missions in the same French housing-improvement ecosystem.
• ANIL / ADIL 84: Agence Nationale pour l'Information sur le Logement and its departmental branches (including ADIL 84 in Vaucluse) provide free, neutral housing information to residents, overlapping with SOLIHA Vaucluse's homeowner advisory role in the same territory.

Regional players

• CAUE de Vaucluse: Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement du Vaucluse, a regional public body offering urban planning and architectural advice that overlaps with SOLIHA Vaucluse's Urbanism pole and partners on heritage, energy, and ZAN initiatives.
• ALTE (Agence Locale de la Transition Énergétique): Regional energy-transition agency active in Provence that advises households and municipalities on energy renovation, a closely adjacent offering to SOLIHA Vaucluse's Habitat pole and a collaborating partner on climate-related housing programmes.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération SOLIHA: National umbrella of the SOLIHA Mouvement, of which SOLIHA Vaucluse is a member. It runs shared training, methodologies, and accreditation support across 135 regional entities, making it the most direct institutional peer even though it sits above the Vaucluse entity.
• France Rénov': National state platform for housing renovation advice, of which SOLIHA Vaucluse is a labelled operator via Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' and the CoVe guichet unique; it sets programme rules and increasingly channels demand away from individual local operators.
• Procivis: National solidarity housing network coordinating regional Procilia/PACT-type entities that operate housing improvement, renovation, and advisory services, competing in the same institutional housing-improvement space as SOLIHA Vaucluse.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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