Overseas: solidarity income is upgraded

The decree of August 18, 2026 carries out the annual revaluation of the solidarity income (RSO).

The monthly amount of solidarity income (RSO) is increased to 613.78 € (previously €608.91).

What is Solidarity Income (SAR)?

Solidarity income is a social benefit introduced in 2001 and specific to the overseas departments and communities (except Mayotte). This financial assistance is intended for unemployed seniors who have not yet reached retirement age and who commit to leaving the labor market permanently.

The conditions for receiving solidarity income are as follows:

• have benefited from the minimum integration income or the active solidarity income continuously for at least 2 years without having exercised any professional activity.
  receive the income from active solidarity (RSA) for at least two years without having exercised a professional activity;
• live in the following overseas territory or community: Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon;
• be at least 55 years of age and less than 65 years of age;
• not to be a beneficiary of at least one of these other aids: the allowance for disabled adults (AAH), the allowance for old employed or self-employed persons, the special allowance, the supplementary allowance of the solidarity fund for old age or invalidity, the allowance for mothers, the invalidity pension of 2^e or 3^e category, the full rate retirement pension.

The amount of solidarity income

The amount of solidarity income varies according to the applicant's income and family situation. The RSO is a differential allowance: when the household's resources are below the applicable ceiling, its amount corresponds to the difference between this ceiling and the household's monthly resources. Its maximum amount shall be €613.78 per month. Only one allowance is paid per family.

The household income (calculated for 2025, divided by 12) must not exceed:

• €1,090.88 if you live alone;
• €1,714.24 if you live as a couple.

If you are eligible for solidarity income, simply apply to your local Family allowance fund in the overseas department or community where you live. You can perform your online application via your personal area caf.fr. Documents such as: proof of identity and residence; statements of household assets; RSA receipt certificate; declaration of sworn cessation of activity will be required.

Once your application is accepted, the payment of the solidarity income begins the following month.