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France Keeps Single-Step Renovation Grants Open as Major Refits Remain Paused

The reversal follows industry threats of widespread protests over halted energy-saving subsidies

Les couacs autour de MaPrimeRénov’ ont donné lieu à un drôle de bras de fer entre Éric Lombard, ministre de l’Économie, et Valérie Létard, ministre du Logement.
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Overview

  • The government confirmed that single-step renovation applications will stay open through September 15 while multi-step projects remain suspended.
  • Mid-year figures show €2.3 billion of the €3.6 billion 2025 budget has already been committed, prompting tighter fraud controls.
  • By May 31, 122,000 households had received aid, averaging €4,000 for isolated upgrades and €40,000 for comprehensive refits.
  • The construction sector had warned of mobilizations starting July 2, leading the housing ministry to backtrack on monogeste cuts.
  • Officials plan to review program rules in 2026 to focus subsidies on the most energy-inefficient homes and adjust grant caps.