France Reopens MaPrimeRénov' With Stricter Rules, Lower Ceilings and Long Waits

Overview

• The application portal reopened for all households at midday on February 23 after the 2026 state budget was promulgated.
• For comprehensive renovations, a personalized appointment with a France Rénov' adviser is now mandatory before filing, producing an attestation to include in the aid request.
• Aid parameters revert to the reduced ceilings set in late 2025, with eligible costs now roughly €30,000–€40,000 instead of €70,000, and standalone wall insulation and biomass boilers no longer funded outside full projects.
• The 2026 envelope totals €3.6 billion in state credits plus €500 million from energy-saving certificates, alongside Anah goals of about 150,000 isolated works and 120,000 global renovations.
• An estimated 83,000 suspended files from 2025 and already long processing times mean waits above six months for major projects, with industry estimates pointing to eight to twelve months for new applications and some approvals slipping into 2027.