The MaPrimeRénov' scheme will not be accessible starting January 1, 2026 for households in Île-de-France and across France planning energy renovation projects. Vincent Jeanbrun, the Minister of Housing, confirmed this suspension on Sunday evening on France 3, citing the lack of a budget agreement in Parliament as the cause. This development echoes previous disruptions of the program at the beginning of 2025 and a partial halt during the summer, leaving many homeowners and tenants uncertain about the funding for their renovation plans.
"I told you, no budget, no reopening," the minister stated on France 3. The government had hoped to kick things back into gear in January, with a scaled-down approach. However, the special law passed without an allocated budget prevents this reopening. As the minister explained, this legislative patch helps avoid a complete shutdown of the state’s operations but strictly bans any non-contractual spending.
Vincent Jeanbrun is clear on the situation: "Without a budget, we can't disburse the funds." The minister refuses to open a request process without guaranteed financing, believing it would be irresponsible to allow French households to submit applications without the certainty of receiving aid within two or three months. This pragmatic stance aims to prevent giving false hope to families planning insulation work, heating system upgrades, or energy efficiency improvements for their homes.
The MaPrimeRénov' scheme, overseen by the National Housing Agency (Anah), remains a key tool in accelerating France’s building energy transition. In Île-de-France, where the large stock of aging, energy-intensive buildings dominates, this aid helps thousands of households each year to fund thermal improvement projects. These upgrades not only lower energy bills but also curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Vincent Jeanbrun has urgently called for the quick adoption of a new budget. The minister had already warned on December 13 that without an approved budget, the program would once again be put on hold. This marks the third suspension in a year, highlighting the ongoing instability in funding for energy renovation projects across France, despite the government's ambitious targets for ecological transition.
Construction and renovation professionals, already facing months of uncertainty early in 2026, are now worried about a slowdown in their activity as the new year begins. For homeowners in Île-de-France planning renovations—especially in departments with aging real estate stock requiring urgent repairs, such as Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-d'Oise—this uncertainty means they must either postpone their projects or find ways to fund them without public assistance.
While awaiting the final budget approval, households are encouraged to explore other existing options to support energy-efficient renovations, such as interest-free eco-loans or local aid programs offered by certain municipalities and intercommunalities in Île-de-France. To stay updated on the latest developments and learn about the reopening procedures for MaPrimeRénov', it’s recommended to regularly check the official website maprimerenov.gouv.fr or contact France Rénov', the public service dedicated to housing renovation.
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