Article R1614-42 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The appropriations for the special assistance mentioned in article R. 1614-41 are delegated to the regional prefects in mainland France and to the prefect of Corsica. They are divided between them as follows: 1° 25% according to the number of housing units shown on building permits issued over the last three years in each region and in Corsica; 2° 20% according to the population of each region and of Corsica;…