Energy renovation grant (MaPrimeRenov'): what you can claim in France

Who can apply for MaPrimeRénov' in France?

Any owner of a property in France can apply, provided the property is at least 15 years old and is the owner's principal residence (résidence principale). Secondary homes are not eligible. Nationality makes no difference — non-French nationals qualify on the same terms as French citizens, provided the property is their main residence in France.

Landlords can also apply for rental properties, provided the property is rented as the tenant's principal residence, and subject to income conditions and energy performance requirements.

What renovation work qualifies for MaPrimeRénov'?

As of 1 September 2026, the par geste route (a single measure, no prior audit) covers a short list: air-to-water heat pumps (PAC air-eau), ground-source heat pumps, connection to a heat network, and removal of an oil tank, plus audit and Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' costs. Standalone PAC air-air reversible splits have never qualified.

Insulation (roof, walls, floors), windows and doors, VMC double flux, thermodynamic and solar thermal water heaters, and wood or biomass stoves left the par geste route on 1 September 2026. They remain fundable only through rénovation d'ampleur (parcours accompagné): the home must be rated E, F or G, gain at least two DPE classes, use a Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' adviser, and be the applicant's principal residence, over 15 years old.

Photovoltaic solar panels (the kind that generate electricity) have never qualified for MaPrimeRenov', under either route.

What are the MaPrimeRénov' income bands and grant amounts?

The scheme divides applicants into four income bands, each with a colour code:

• Bleu: lowest incomes, highest grant percentages
• Jaune: modest incomes
• Violet: intermediate incomes
• Rose: higher incomes, smaller grants

The income thresholds depend on the number of people in the household and whether the property is in Ile-de-France or the rest of France. Thresholds are revised periodically and the current figures are published on the official site. For your specific situation, use the simulator at france-renov.gouv.fr to see which band applies and what the current grant level would be.

Why must MaPrimeRénov' work be done by an RGE-certified contractor?

You must use a contractor holding the relevant RGE certification for the type of work. For a heat pump, that means QualiPAC. For insulation, it's a different qualification. Your contractor should handle the paperwork, but it's worth verifying their RGE status on qualirenovation.fr before signing a devis.

How do you apply for MaPrimeRénov'?

Applications are made through the official portal at france-renov.gouv.fr. The critical point: you must submit the application and have it approved before work starts. You cannot claim retrospectively for work that's already been done.

The typical sequence is: get a devis from an RGE contractor, submit the application online, receive approval, have the work done, submit the invoice, and receive payment to your bank account. Many contractors are familiar with this process and will help you through it.

MaPrimeRenov' vs MaPrimeRenov' Parcours accompagne

Par geste MaPrimeRenov' now covers a short list of single measures, largely heat pump and heat-network work. Parcours accompagne is for whole-house renovation projects that combine several measures, including insulation and water heating, and aim for a gain of at least two DPE classes. It requires a Mon Accompagnateur Renov' (an approved renovation advisor who coordinates the project). The grants available under Parcours accompagne can be considerably larger, but the process is more involved.

What MaPrimeRénov' means for Riviera property owners

Air-to-water heat pumps (PAC air-eau) are the most frequently claimed items in this region. Note that reversible air-to-air splits (PAC air-air) are no longer eligible for MaPrimeRénov' par geste since January 2025. The mild climate means the systems are relatively straightforward to size, and local contractors are generally familiar with the grant process. The scheme applies to principal residences only — second-home owners should look at CEE subsidies and the Éco-PTZ loan instead.

Related terms

• RGE certification: the contractor qualification required to access this grant
• CEE: a separate subsidy that can be stacked on top of MaPrimeRenov'
• Devis: the written quote you'll need before applying

Further reading

• MaPrimeRenov' explained: detailed guide for English speakers