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2. Home Improvement Grants in France
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2.6. What is the Application Process?
The main grant that isavailable since 2021 is through a scheme called 'Ma Prime Renov', which you can read about in in our our Guide to Financial Assistance for Energy Efficiency. We will update the pages in this guide as soon as possible.
Although you can make application online, you may be best advised to contact the local office of ANAH within your préfecture.
There are particular requirements with respect to the information required on the quotation by the builder and the standards to be achieved with the works.
A list of their offices can be found at ANAH. You can also contact an advisor at France Rénov which is normally based in AHAH.
All applications must now be supported by a technical advisor from the housing agency, in a process called Mon Accompagnateur Rénov’. They will make an assessment of the proposed works and assist in the preparation of the application. They will also make a post-works inspection. There is a grant to meet the costs of the advisor, up to 100% for those on the lowest income.
As well as a completed application form, you will also need to supply a copy of your tax notice, at least one building quotation, evidence of ownership of the property, and any plans, planning consents, reports or photos that may be necessary in order for ANAH to give proper consideration to the application.
ANAH have four months from the date they receive a complete application to make a decision on it.
The works cannot be started prior to authorisation by ANAH.
They must also be completed within three years, although it is possible to be granted an extension due to family or other strong reasons.
The works must also be carried out by a registered building professional whose work is supported by an estimate of the costs of the works and invoices for payment.
Where the applicant is themselves a registered building professional who wishes to undertake the work, the amount of the grant is reduced by 10%.
You are not normally required to provide three quotes for the proposed works, as a quote from a single registered builder will normally suffice, provided it is considered to be within the cost parameters set by ANAH.
ANAH do reserve the right to inspect the works during or on completion, although this may only be for larger or more complex cases.
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