Good news for waiting homeowners: the MaPrimeRénov' window is back open this Monday, February 23, 2026 at noon, following several weeks of a budget-induced block. The publication of the Finance Law 2026 in the Official Journal on February 20 allowed the National Agency for Housing Improvement (Anah) to restart the scheme. Along with it, MaPrimeAdapt' and Ma Prime Logement Décent are also back in service. If you are among the 83,000 households whose file was on hold, or if you want to submit a new one, here’s everything you need to know before you get started.
The big novelty of this 2026 edition concerns the major home renovations. From now on, a personalized appointment with a France Rénov' advisor is mandatory before any aid application. Free and available in 614 spaces across the country, this appointment can be booked now, without waiting for the window to open. This measure is mainly aimed at combating fraud, which had already led to a partial suspension of the scheme in the summer of 2025.
Another change to note: two categories of work are being dropped from the “parcours par geste” program. Wall insulation (internal and external) and biomass boiler installations can no longer be subsidized on their own. They are now funded only as part of a broader renovation package that includes several different work items.
All households are eligible for MaPrimeRénov', regardless of income level, with aid amounts that vary according to resources. The program covers two distinct tracks: the renovation by action (replacing a boiler, insulating the attic, installing new windows, etc.) and the comprehensive renovation, which requires a gain of at least two energy efficiency labels on the DPE (Energy Performance Diagnosis). For this second option, the home must be rated E, F or G before work.
The Anah has, for 2026, a budget envelope of €3.6 billion in budgetary credits, supplemented by €500 million drawn from the energy savings certificates (CEE). The goal is to fund 150,000 insulated renovations and 120,000 major renovations. But with 83,000 files already pending, the window for new applications remains narrow, especially for single-family homes.
To submit your file, go to the official platform maprimerenov.gouv.fr. First, make sure you’re on the legitimate site—scams and fake portals are common in the energy-renovation sector. The first step is to create your account on France Rénov’, for which you’ll need your latest tax notice, an email address, and information for every member of the household.
To complete your request, you’ll need to provide quotes for all planned work (made out to the applicant) as well as the amount of any other aid received, particularly the CEE. Note: work must not have started before submitting the application, and only companies with the RGE label (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) will be accepted. Any missing document can delay or block the processing of your file, as France Rénov' explains in its official guide.
Let's be straight: response times remain long. They currently run to just over six months for major renovations and about three months for a one-off project. The backlog of pending files won't help in the near term. ANAH says that the 83,000 suspended dossiers and the new 2026 applications are being counted separately. For one-off renovations, submitting quickly remains the best strategy. For major renovations, the ministry urges not to rush: files will be processed, but you’ll need patience.
For any questions, ANAH and the France Rénov' network remain your primary points of contact. You can also consult the dedicated page on Service-Public.fr for a complete summary of the eligibility criteria and the 2026 rate schedule.
