MaPrimeRénov' 2026: France's Energy-Renovation Grant Explained (Income Tiers, Amounts & Process)

MaPrimeRénov' is France's flagship energy-renovation grant, paid by the ANAH (national housing agency). It replaced the older CITE tax credit in 2020 and was overhauled in 2026 to push large-scale renovations (multiple gestures gaining at least 2 DPE classes) over piecemeal upgrades. For owners of French property, the cumulative aid (MPR + CEE certificates + zero-rate loan + reduced VAT) can cover 40–90% of total renovation costs.

This guide covers eligibility, the 4 income brackets, eligible work, the new mandatory Mon Accompagnateur Rénov requirement, application process, and how MaPrimeRénov stacks with other French grants. For the FR-language deep dive (and to start a renovation quote), use our French version above or contact contact@renovation.styly.fr.

The 4 income brackets

Eligible work in 2026

• Insulation (walls, roof, floors, windows) — must use RGE-certified contractors
• Heating & hot water — air-source or geothermal heat pumps, biomass boilers, thermodynamic and solar water heaters
• Ventilation — only dual-flow VMC (single-flow no longer eligible since 2024)
• Energy audits — €300–500 grant, mandatory for the "rénovation d'ampleur" pathway

Decorative work (painting, tile, kitchen, bathroom fittings) is not eligible unless paired with energy upgrades. Cap of €70,000 in eligible expenses for the largest tier (Bleu) under the rénovation d'ampleur pathway.

Mon Accompagnateur Rénov: now mandatory

Since 2024, an accredited Accompagnateur Rénov is required for any large-scale renovation under MaPrimeRénov. The role: validate the energy audit, vet RGE contractors, file the dossier on france-renov.gouv.fr, supervise the build, and confirm completion. Cost €600–2,000, of which 50–100% is itself reimbursed by MPR depending on income tier.

Application timeline

1. Create account on france-renov.gouv.fr (~10 min)
2. Energy audit (1–2 weeks, €800–1,200)
3. Quotes from 3 RGE contractors (2–3 weeks)
4. File dossier — wait 15–30 days for approval letter
5. Start work (must be after approval, never before)
6. Submit invoices + completion certificate
7. Payment in 3–8 weeks

Critical mistake: starting work before approval = automatic rejection. No appeals possible.

Cumulative grants

MaPrimeRénov stacks with: CEE certificates (€500–4,000 from energy suppliers), Éco-PTZ (zero-rate loan up to €50,000 over 15–20 years), reduced VAT 5.5% on energy-renovation invoices, and various regional/local grants (Île-de-France has its own "Chèque Énergie").

For a Violet-bracket household with €50,000 in energy work in Paris under the "ampleur" pathway: ~€22,000 MaPrimeRénov + €3,500 CEE + €7,000 VAT savings + €35,000 zero-rate loan. Real out-of-pocket: ~€17,000 spread over 15–20 years.