Eric Lombard from My Prime Renew discusses necessary adjustments to restore the service by the year-end.
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Is the MaPrimeRenov' scheme on the chopping block? Yes, it seems so. According to a recent article in Le Parisien dated June 3, and confirmed by TF1 on June 4, the government has suspended the scheme, with no foreseeable return until the end of the year. This decision was primarily driven by the diminishing budget intended for this aid[1]. However, the Ministry of Housing begs to differ, claiming that it's not possible for 700,000 renovations to have been funded in just one quarter[2].
Curious about what this means for summer renovation projects? Well, certain types of renovations will no longer be eligible for applications during these warmer months[1]. Worry not, though, as the processing and payment of pre-existing files continue to proceed normally, with an instance of a validated application in May.
Over 100,000 renovation files have been accumulated since the beginning of the year, whether for individual or global renovation[1]. Despite the significant increase in the number of homes renovated thanks to MaPrimeRenov' subsidies, the allocated budget from the State has drastically reduced from €4.5 billion to just €2.3 billion as early as 2024[1].
The MaPrimeRenov' program is currently under scrutiny for its processing delays, which the Ministry of Housing aims to address by focusing on fraud detection and reduction[1]. The State has set a goal of 350,000 energy renovations, including 100,000 global renovations, but no official date for the scheme's return has been announced[1].
Given the current state of the MaPrimeRenov' scheme, many in the construction and renovation sectors are expressing concerns over potential job losses and economic impacts[1][3]. As the situation unfolds during government budget negotiations or broader fiscal reviews, the program remains paused without any official restart date specified[1][3].
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[1] Agence France-Presse. (2025). French goverment suspends renovation aid scheme MaPrimeRénov', citing budget constraints. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/05/frenc...
[2] Ministry of Housing (n.d.). Statement on the suspension of the MaPrimeRénov' scheme. Official website of the Ministry of Housing. https://www.emplois-habitat.gouv.fr/fr/actualites/2025...
[3] National Federation of French Construction Industries (n.d.). Effects of MaPrimeRénov' suspension on the construction sector. Official website of National Federation of French Construction Industries. https://www.fnli.fr/fr/actualites/2025/06/effets-de...
In the midst of the suspension of the MaPrimeRenov' scheme, there are growing concerns within the construction and renovation industries about potential job losses and economic impacts. Individuals planning personal-finance budgeting for business ventures in the sector may want to consider alternative finance options during this period of uncertainty. Despite the delay, it is essential to maintain focus on long-term personal-finance strategies, keeping an eye on developments within the MaPrimeRenov' industry to prepare for its eventual return.
