Can a town hall be the headquarters of an association?
Verified 20 October 2025 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of Associations
Yes, a town hall can be the head office of an association.
In general, associations that choose to have their head office at the town hall are those that have local activities or that collaborate with local authorities (commune, city,...).
The association must make the request to the town hall by mail.
If the mayor so decides, communal premises may be made available and used by associations that request them.
The Mayor shall determine the conditions under which such premises may be used. For example: availability one day per week, access conditions, schedules, distribution of offices among several associations.
The provision of the premises can be free or paid.
The amount of the rent or the participation is fixed by the municipal council.
FYI
The registered office of an association may also be at the home of one of its members, in institutional premises (school, library,...) but also in a commercial or private office.
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