Interior and Decentralization Minister Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana has clarified the implementation terms for housing allowances for decentralized territorial collectivity (CTD) staff. There is no uniform amount for the housing allowance rate for agents of decentralized territorial collectivities. Facing confusion and questions on this matter, Interior and Decentralization Minister Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana provided clarifications. According to the minister, the rate to be applied for this allowance depends on the financial capacity and budgetary resources of each municipality. Ceiling It is recalled that, as part of reforms envisioned by the refoundation, the government adopted decree n°2026-1476 of June 10, 2026 concerning housing allowances for state agents and decentralized territorial collectivity (CTD) staff. The decree notably sets a ceiling of 200,000 ariary for this allowance. While application poses no problems for central state officials, for CTD agents such as municipalities and regions, which have administrative and financial autonomy, the amount of this flat-rate allowance can vary from one collectivity to another. "The allowance rate is set by each municipality based on its budgetary resources." In summary, the 200,000 ariary ceiling constitutes a maximum amount that can be granted when the collectivity's finances permit. However, in all cases, the allowance must fall within a range of 140,000 to 200,000 ariary, depending on the budgetary resources of the municipalities and regions concerned. Note that these new provisions take effect this July. Large disparities These difficulties in applying the housing allowance rate are explained notably by significant financial disparities existing between decentralized territorial collectivities. Madagascar currently has 1,696 municipalities, to which regions are added. While some collectivities have relatively substantial resources, others, particularly in rural areas, operate with very limited budgets and remain heavily dependent on state financial transfers. In this context, uniform application of the measure appears difficult. Better-resourced collectivities will be able to quickly apply the new 200,000 ariary ceiling, while others must proceed gradually, according to their financial possibilities. In any case, the minister's clarifications help better understand the spirit of the decree, which aims to improve conditions for staff while accounting for the budgetary realities of territorial collectivities. "One of the refoundation's objectives is to bring reforms to decentralized territorial collectivities to serve the interests of the greatest number," specified Minister Rakotonandrasana Velonjara.