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

Who can apply for MaPrimeRénov' in France?

Any owner can apply, provided the home is their principal residence (résidence principale) and at least 15 years old. For an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump, or a heat network connection, under par geste, 2 years is enough. Second homes are not eligible, whatever the owner's income or the work. A non-French national qualifies on the same terms, provided the house is their main home in France.

Landlords can also apply, provided the property is let as the tenant's principal residence. Income conditions and energy performance rules apply.

Which work does MaPrimeRénov' still pay for since September 2026?

Since 1 September 2026, the par geste route (one measure, no prior audit) covers a short list. It pays for air-to-water heat pumps (PAC air-eau), ground-source heat pumps, connection to a heat network and removal of an oil tank. It also pays for the audit and the Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' adviser.

MaPrimeRénov' does not cover air-air heat pumps (reversible splits); they were excluded in January 2025. Since 1 September 2026 it also excludes any heat pump with a backup that can burn gas or oil, so a hybrid system gets nothing.

Insulation (roof, walls, floors), windows and doors, VMC (mechanical ventilation) double flux, heat pump and solar water heaters, and wood or biomass stoves left the par geste route on 1 September 2026. They're now funded only through a rénovation d'ampleur (parcours accompagné). For that, the home must be rated E, F or G and gain at least two DPE (energy performance certificate) classes. You also need a Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' adviser, and the house must be your principal residence and over 15 years old.

Solar panels that make electricity have never been covered, under either route.

What are the MaPrimeRénov' income bands?

Applicants fall into four income bands, each with a colour:

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

The thresholds depend on household size and on whether you live in Île-de-France or the rest of France. They're revised regularly. The simulator at france-renov.gouv.fr tells you your band and the current grant.

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

The grant is paid only if the contractor holds the RGE certification (the state's approved-installer label) for that type of work. For a heat pump, that's QualiPAC (an RGE label for heat pumps); insulation needs a different one. Ask for the RGE number to be printed on the devis. The France Rénov' RGE directory lists every current holder, if you'd like a second check.

How do you apply for MaPrimeRénov' before the work starts?

Applications go through france-renov.gouv.fr. You must submit the application and have it approved before work starts. You can't claim for work already done.

The usual order: get a devis from an RGE contractor and apply online. Once approved, have the work done, then upload the invoice and wait for payment to your bank account. Many contractors know the process and will help.

Single-measure grant or rénovation d'ampleur: which route fits your house?

Par geste now covers a short list of single measures, mostly heat pumps and heat-network work. The rénovation d'ampleur (parcours accompagné) is for whole-house projects that combine several measures, including insulation and water heating, and aim to gain at least two DPE classes. It needs a Mon Accompagnateur Rénov', an approved adviser who runs the project. The grants can be much larger, but the process is heavier.

What MaPrimeRénov' means for Riviera homeowners

An air-to-water heat pump (PAC air-eau) is the item people here most often claim for. The reversible air-air splits that are common on the coast are excluded. The whole scheme applies to principal residences only. A second-home owner should look at CEE (energy-supplier grants) and the reduced TVA (French VAT) rate instead, because the Éco-PTZ (zero-interest renovation) loan is principal-residence only too.

More on MaPrimeRénov', CEE and grant paperwork

• RGE certification: the contractor qualification this grant requires
• CEE: a separate grant that can be stacked with MaPrimeRénov', and the one open to second homes
• Devis: the written quote you need before applying
• MaPrimeRénov' explained: detailed guide for English speakers