The French government’s flagship energy renovation aid, MaPrimeRénov’, experienced a temporary suspension in June 2025 due to overwhelming demand and rising fraudulent claims. This pause particularly affected comprehensive renovations (rénovations d’ampleur), while single-action and co-ownership projects remained eligible. The scheme is now set to resume in September 2025 with stricter rules and reduced budgets.
- Background and Suspension
Date of suspension: June 23, 2025.
Reason: Surge of applications beyond budgetary forecasts and discovery of widespread fraud.
Affected segment: Comprehensive renovation projects aiming at multi-class energy efficiency upgrades.
Unaffected segments:
Single-action works (e.g., roof insulation, heating systems).
Renovations in co-owned properties (copropriétés).
- Impact on Existing Applications
Approved before July 1, 2025:
Applications already approved remain valid.
Grants will continue to be paid once renovation works are completed and validated.
Applications pending submission (July–Sept 2025):
No new comprehensive renovation applications are accepted during this window.
Applicants must wait until the scheme reopens in late September.
- Future Changes Effective September 30, 2025
4.1 Application Cap
A ceiling of 13,000 new applications until the end of 2025.
Once the quota is reached, the program may pause again until the next budget cycle.
4.2 Eligibility Criteria
Initially restricted to very modest income households.
Possible extension to modest-income households depending on available budget.
Eligible only for homes with poor energy ratings (E, F, or G on the DPE scale).
4.3 Financial Adjustments
Reduction of maximum eligible project costs:
€40,000 for projects achieving a 3-class improvement.
€30,000 for projects achieving a 2-class improvement.
Removal of the 10% bonus previously given for exiting the “energy sieve” category (F/G rating).
4.4 Processing Timeline
Applications submitted from September 30 to December 2025 will be budgeted under the 2026 Finance Law.
Payments and approvals will therefore shift to early 2026.
4.5 Fraud Prevention Measures
Around 13,000 fraudulent cases identified (5,000 comprehensive + 8,000 single-action).
Fraudulent files rejected, companies involved risk losing certification.
Stricter monitoring and audit mechanisms to be introduced from August 2025.
- Implications
For Households
Existing approved applicants can proceed with their projects.
New applicants must prepare documentation early to secure a slot when the portal reopens.
Financial aid amounts will be smaller than in the previous scheme.
For the Renovation Sector
Companies may face reduced demand due to stricter eligibility and lower funding.
Fraudulent operators risk sanctions and expulsion from approved contractor networks.
Overall, the sector anticipates instability until the 2026 budget clarifies funding levels.
For Policy Goals
The French government remains committed to large-scale energy efficiency upgrades but is shifting focus toward targeting the worst-performing homes and protecting low-income households.
Budget constraints and fraud management are now central concerns.
- Conclusion
The resumption of MaPrimeRénov’ on September 30, 2025 marks a cautious relaunch of France’s energy renovation strategy. While households with approved applications remain safe, new applicants face stricter income rules, lower funding caps, and tighter quotas. The scheme is evolving into a more targeted, fraud-resistant, and budget-controlled instrument, though uncertainties remain regarding long-term financing beyond 2025.