Ma prime Renov' What is it?
Firstly, help MaPrimeRénov' WHAT IS IT? Just like the CITE, MaPrimeRenov' is a government scheme to encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficiency renovations.. The more energy-efficient your home, the more financial support your project will receive. The work financed may involve insulation, a change in heating methodof ventilation or simply to a global renovation.
If you would like to find out more about the type of work eligible for MaPrimeRénov', you can visit the following website service-public.frin the "What work and/or capital expenditure is concerned?. You will be shown a long list of work covered by this aid.
MaPrimeRenov' has been distributed to households since 1 January 2020 and many French people are eligible, whether you are an owner-occupier, landlord or co-owner.
How much money does MaPrimeRenov' provide?
The MaPrimeRénov' scheme will undergo changes from 15 May 2024These changes include the abolition of the requirement for an energy performance diagnosis (DPE) for simple works up to and including the DPE. These changes include the abolition of the requirement for an energy performance diagnosis (DPE) for simple works up to 31 December 2024as well as the addition of new terms and conditions for certain types of work, such as insulation or the ventilation.
The income ceilings for eligibility vary according to location (Île-de-France or outside Île-de-France) and household composition, taking into account the reference taxable income for the previous year.
In addition, the supported scheme, which covers more comprehensive and ambitious renovations, remains unchanged and continues to offer grants covering up to 90 % of expenditure for very low-income households, with a ceiling of up to 70 000 € under certain conditions.
For those planning renovation work, we recommend consulting the updated details on the official website of ANAH or on the France Rénov' portal, where the latest information on available grants and eligibility conditions is regularly updated.
To help you see things more clearly, there is a simulation that calculates for you the assistance to which you are entitled. Go to the Simul'aides.
Ma Prime Renov': What are the conditions?
As described above, homeowners and co-ownership associations are entitled to it. However, you will need to meet certain conditions to gain access.
First of all :
- Your home must have been built more than fifteen years ago. This condition is revised to two years if you want to change your oil-fired boiler.
- Your quotations must have been signed after 1ᵉʳ October 2020.
As mentioned above, only certain work is eligible:
- Improving insulation (walls, windows, floors, attics)
- Replacing the heating system
- Installation or replacement of a controlled mechanical ventilation system
- Carrying out an energy audit
(See more detailed information on the service-public.fr)
Bear in mind that the work must be carried out by a company with the RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) label, which is committed to the environment. To find a professional, you can use a directory like the one atNational Housing Agency.
The conditions specific to each type of owner are set out below.
Landlord
For landlords, the conditions include :
- Undertake to rent the renovated property as your principal residence for a minimum of six years.
- The property must also have been completed more than 15 years ago.
- The work must be carried out by RGE-certified companies.
- As with homeowners, an energy audit is required for comprehensive renovation projects.
- The aid covers a variable proportion of the costs, up to 90 % for very low-income households.
Owner-occupier
Owner-occupiers must meet a number of criteria to be eligible for MaPrimeRénov' :
- The property must be occupied as a main residence for at least 8 months of the year.
- It must have been completed more than 15 years ago.
- The work must be carried out by an RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) certified professional.
- An energy audit is required for comprehensive renovation projects.
- Support from Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' is compulsory for comprehensive renovations, and the cost can be subsidised up to 100 % depending on the household's resources.
Co-ownership
For condominiums, the specific requirements are :
- The condominium must have at least 75 % of principal residences if it has more than 20 lots (65 % for condominiums with 20 lots or less).
- The building must have been built at least 15 years ago and be registered in the national condominium register.
- The work carried out must result in significant energy savings (at least 35 %).
- The work must also be carried out by RGE professionals and be supported by a project management assistance operator, with a subsidy for this service of up to 50 % of the cost, capped at €1,000 excluding tax for small condominiums.
These conditions place the emphasis on improving energy efficiency and encourage the use of qualified professionals, while adapting the aid according to household resources and the type of work undertaken. For more details, or to make an application, visit the official MaPrimeRénov' website, where you'll also find guides and assistance simulators.
How do I apply?
It's very simple to apply:
- Create your account on the site MaPrimeRenov'
- Check with theAnah (Agence nationale de l'habitat) for the allocation of subsidies
- Carry out the work and collect your invoice
- Request payment of your premium
After this final stage, all you have to do is receive the transfer and pay the company that carried out your work.
To create your account, you will be asked for information about your identity:
- The civilities and dates of birth of the members of your household
- Your latest income tax notice
- Your e-mail address
For the application itself, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- Previous grants and their amounts
- Estimates for the work you plan to carry out
If you are a co-owner, you will be asked to provide the following additional documents:
- Your initial share certificate ;
- Minutes of the General Meeting of co-owners ;
- The number of units in your co-ownership.
Important information that will be useful to you when putting together your aid application: the documents to be sent must be entirely digital. Please note that no paper documents will be requested.
What additional assistance is available?
In addition to MaPrimeRénov', there are several other forms of support for energy renovation in France:
- Certificats d'Économie d'Énergie (CEE): These certificates offer financial assistance for energy renovation work, such as the installation of more efficient heating systems or thermal insulation. They are accessible to all households, independently of MaPrimeRénov', and are valued by energy suppliers.
- Interest-free eco-loan: An interest-free loan of up to €30,000 to finance energy renovation work. This loan can be combined with MaPrimeRénov' to finance more extensive work.
- Reduced VAT: VAT at a reduced rate of 5.5 % applies to energy performance improvement work, which includes most of the work eligible for MaPrimeRénov'.
- Local aid: Many regions, départements and municipalities offer grants or loans on favourable terms to supplement national aid.
- Habiter Mieux Sérénité" aid from Anah: For households on modest incomes, this aid is designed to finance up to 50% of energy renovation work, with a higher ceiling than that of MaPrimeRénov' for the most effective work.
These grants are designed to be cumulative, as long as the total grants do not exceed 100% of the cost of the work. It is therefore crucial to plan your renovation project carefully to maximise the aid available and ensure that the work is eligible for several schemes.
Now you know everything you need to know about the new government scheme to support the ecological transition!
