France set to end funding for most single-project renovations under MaPrimeRénov’
‘A responsible choice’ to focus funds on more comprehensive projects is planned
Projects such as attic insulation will no longer be covered under the scheme unless it is combined with other actions
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The list of property renovations eligible for partial funding through the government’s MaPrimeRénov’ scheme is set to be reduced, France’s housing ministry has confirmed.
Several single-issue renovations (known as mono-geste funded via the ‘par geste’ element of the scheme) will no longer be eligible for funding, but may remain available for funding through a comprehensive project covering several renovations.
The projects set to be removed from par geste eligibility are:
Wood or wood pellet stoves
Solar water heaters and solar heating systems (although this will not apply to overseas territories)
Heat pumps dedicated only to domestic hot water production
Ventilation systems
Roof or attic insulation
Window replacements
In turn, only a small number of ‘mono-geste’ projects will remain eligible for funding, mostly limited to installing heat pumps for heating, certain heating or cooling networks, or the removal of an oil tank from a property.
The ministry confirmed the planned changes to AFP, following a report by media outlet Le Parisien over the weekend.
It is preparing a decree on the matter, which it will introduce to France’s National Housing Council (Conseil national de l'habitat) for review before being finalised at a later date.
Focus on multi-project renovations
The changes are being made to focus on multi-project renovations, the ministry said.
While these are more expensive for homeowners to conduct, they can often increase the property’s energy score by multiple rankings, whereas single-project renovations are far less likely to do so.
Those applying for multi-project renovations also need a mandatory appointment with an adviser, who helps applicants with the required steps for a larger project (energy audit, sourcing tradespeople with the correct qualifications, etc).
The changes are “a responsible choice: focusing public funds on the most effective renovations,” a ministry spokesperson said to the AFP.
Total funding allocated to the scheme in 2026 is around €3.6 billion.
The scheme was temporarily cancelled last year due to the number of requests, including many allegedly fraudulent claims.
Upon its return earlier this year, the government tightened the scheme, increasing the number of households eligible but reducing the total amount of funding available for projects.
Full information about the scheme can be found on the Service public website here.
