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Se loger à Latvia

Partially verified Dernière vérification June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

Most long-term rentals in Latvia (especially in Riga) are advertised on local classifieds like ss.lv and City24.lv, with leases typically running for at least a year and a security deposit on top of the first month's rent. Listings are commonly unfurnished, though furnished apartments aimed at newcomers are widely available in the capital at a premium.

Les bases de la location

Bail habituel
1 an
Dépôt de garantie
1 mois de loyer
Meublé
Meublé + non meublé
Marché moyenne durée
Marché moyen terme modéré
Déclaration de domicile
Exigée

Frais d'agence : Brokerage commission on a rental is standardly about one month's rent; Riga agencies state the service is free for the tenant, with the commission borne by the property owner/landlord after a successful letting. Always confirm in writing who pays before signing.

Déclaration de domicile

Residents must file a declaration of place of residence (deklarētā dzīvesvieta) with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), either online via Latvija.lv or in person at a municipal service centre, indicating the legal basis (e.g. a tenancy agreement). A change of residence must be declared within one month (30 days) of moving; a state fee of EUR 4.27 applies for in-person filing, while electronic filing is free. The declaration is needed to open a bank account, enrol children in school/kindergarten and access state and local government services.

Vos droits en tant que locataire

Residential tenancies are governed by Latvia's Residential Tenancy Law (Dzīvojamo telpu īres likums, in force since 1 May 2021), which requires a written rental contract and caps the security deposit on private rentals at no more than two months' rent. Lease terms, deposit handling and notice periods are set in the written contract, so newcomers should read it carefully and clarify deposit-return conditions and maintenance responsibilities before signing.

Bon à savoir

  • ss.lv is the dominant local classifieds site, giving newcomers a large, current pool of listings to browse directly
  • On standard agency-brokered rentals the commission is typically carried by the landlord, so tenants often avoid a separate broker fee
  • Furnished, move-in-ready apartments are widely available in Riga, suiting arrivals who do not want to buy furniture
  • Address registration can be completed online via the Latvija.lv portal, with no state fee for the electronic filing

À surveiller

  • You must declare your address within one month of moving; failing to declare can carry a fine of up to EUR 350 and blocks essentials like opening a bank account
  • Expect to pay a security deposit of one to two months' rent on top of the first month (the legal maximum for private rentals is two months' rent), and confirm in writing the conditions for getting it back to avoid deposit disputes
  • Utilities (heating, electricity, water, internet) are usually not included in rent and are billed on top, which can be significant in winter
  • Avoid paying deposits or rent by wire transfer before viewing a property in person and verifying the landlord, as upfront-payment scams target newcomers in remote listings

Où chercher

ss.lvCity24.lvHousingAnywhereSpotahomeFacebook expat/housing groups

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Se loger à Latvia : FAQ

Se loger à Latvia : FAQ

Quel dépôt de garantie faut-il pour louer à Latvia ?

Les propriétaires demandent généralement environ 1 mois de loyer en dépôt de garantie, en plus du premier mois d'avance, plus d'éventuels frais d'agence (brokerage commission on a rental is standardly about one month's rent; riga agencies state the service is free for the tenant, with the commission borne by the property owner/landlord after a successful letting. always confirm in writing who pays before signing.). Prévoyez cette somme en une fois avant votre arrivée.

Dois-je déclarer mon domicile à Latvia ?

Oui — Residents must file a declaration of place of residence (deklarētā dzīvesvieta) with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), either online via Latvija.lv or in person at a municipal service centre, indicating the legal basis (e.g. a tenancy agreement). A change of residence must be declared within one month (30 days) of moving; a state fee of EUR 4.27 applies for in-person filing, while electronic filing is free. The declaration is needed to open a bank account, enrol children in school/kindergarten and access state and local government services.

Puis-je trouver des locations meublées ou de courte durée à Latvia ?

Meublé + non meublé et le marché moyenne durée sur lequel s'appuient les nomades est marché moyen terme modéré. Commencez votre recherche sur ss.lv, City24.lv, HousingAnywhere.

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