MaPrimeRenov': renovation projects excluded from 1 September 2026

Background

MaPrimeRenov' is a state aid dedicated to the energy renovation of housing. It consists of two main routes: the Parcours par gite for one or more insulation, ventilation or heating works, and the Parcours accompanied for a major renovation. A third route exists for condominiums, covering the common parts and the works of collective interest in private parts. The assistance is available to owners, whether they occupy the accommodation or rent it.

Why it's important

If you are considering a large-scale renovation in a single house by maintaining gas heating, you will no longer be eligible for assistance after September 1, 2026. The Government indicates that this measure is intended to prioritize projects that would enable fossil fuels to be released and to avoid financing renovations that now depend on gas from households, which are exposed to future price variations. This criterion must therefore be anticipated in the design of your project.

What Changes

As from 1 September 2026, aid for a major renovation is refused if gas heating is retained after construction. The rule applies to individual houses.

Useful details

• The measure shall enter into force from 1 September 2026.
• In addition to gas heating, from 1 September 2026, the Route par gétage also excludes: independent equipment for heating or production of sanitary hot water using wood or other biomass, heat pumps dedicated to sanitary hot water, ventilation systems, any heating equipment, solar or hybrid sanitary hot water production equipment (the Overseas exception applies only to these sanitary hot water equipment) and thermal insulation work.
• The aid is refused if gas heating is retained after the work has been completed.
• It applies to works carried out in individual houses.
• This is part of the Government's electrification plan.
• The scheme is open to landlords and landlords; a dedicated course exists for condominiums.