Heat pump subsidies in 2026 and 2027: MaPrimeRénov', CEE, VAT, Coup de Pouce and éco-PTZ

Heat Pump Grants 2026 and 2027: MaPrimeRénov', CEE, VAT, Coup de Pouce and éco-PTZ

Last updated: November 2026

Are you planning to install a heat pump in 2026 or 2027? Several schemes can help reduce the cost of your project: MaPrimeRénov', Energy Savings Certificates (CEE), the Coup de Pouce Chauffage scheme, reduced VAT, the interest-free éco-loan and, depending on your situation, certain local grants.

However, please note that not all heat pumps are eligible for the same grants. The rules differ, in particular, between an air/water heat pump and an air/air heat pump.

This page presents the main schemes applicable in 2026 as well as the changes announced for 2027. As eligibility criteria and grant amounts may change, it is recommended to check your situation before starting the work.

The main grants for a heat pump in 2026

In 2026, the main schemes that may support a heat pump project are:

• MaPrimeRénov' for certain heat pumps, notably air/water and geothermal heat pumps;
• Energy Savings Certificates (CEE), notably for air/water and air/air heat pumps;
• Coup de Pouce Chauffage in certain boiler replacement situations;
• reduced VAT, when the tax and technical conditions are met;
• the interest-free éco-loan (éco-PTZ) to finance energy renovation work;
• certain local grants offered by local authorities.

The appropriate scheme depends notably on the type of heat pump, the property, its age, the applicant's status, their income and the nature of the work.

Air/Water Heat Pump: What grants are available in 2026?

The air/water heat pump is currently one of the heating systems most directly covered by public energy renovation schemes.

It may notably be eligible for MaPrimeRénov', CEE, the Coup de Pouce Chauffage in certain situations, as well as the éco-PTZ.

MaPrimeRénov' for an Air/Water Heat Pump

In 2026, MaPrimeRénov' can fund the installation of an air/water heat pump or a geothermal heat pump as part of a single-measure renovation.

The grant amount depends notably on the household's income. Higher-income households are not eligible for MaPrimeRénov' for a single-measure air/water heat pump installation.

For an air/water heat pump, the reference scale provides, notably, according to the income category:

• €5,000 for very low-income households;
• €4,000 for low-income households;
• €3,000 for middle-income households;
• no MaPrimeRénov' for a single measure for higher-income households.

The maximum eligible expenditure for an air/water heat pump is €12,000.

The property must notably meet the applicable age requirements and the work must be carried out by a company with RGE certification. In metropolitan France, the property must generally have been built at least 15 years ago, with an exception notably in the case of replacing oil heating.

Important: the MaPrimeRénov' application must be submitted before the work begins.

The official MaPrimeRénov' rules and eligibility criteria may change. It is therefore recommended to check your application before signing or starting the work.

Air/Air Heat Pump: Is MaPrimeRénov' Available?

The situation is different for air/air heat pumps.

In 2026, the installation of an air/air heat pump is not eligible for MaPrimeRénov' for a single measure in the same way as an air/water heat pump. However, an air/air heat pump may be eligible for Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) when the technical conditions provided for by the scheme are met.

The CEE sheet BAR-TH-129 concerns air/air heat pumps. It notably provides for a rated power of 12 kW or less and a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of 3.9 or higher.

The amount of a CEE grant is not a fixed amount that is the same for all projects. It depends notably on the characteristics of the property and the installation.

Energy Savings Certificates (CEE)

The Energy Savings Certificates scheme, often called CEE, is another important source of funding for energy renovation work.

CEEs are offered by energy suppliers as part of a scheme regulated by the state.

For residential heat pumps, several standardized operation sheets may be applicable:

• BAR-TH-171: air/water heat pump;
• BAR-TH-172: water/water or ground/water heat pump;
• BAR-TH-129: air/air heat pump.

CEEs may be available to both homeowners and tenants and are not reserved for low-income households. However, the grant amount varies depending on the project and the characteristics of the property.

For an air/water heat pump, the technical criteria of the BAR-TH-171 sheet must be met. Certain configurations, notably certain heat pumps combined with another heating system, may be excluded.

For an air/air heat pump, the BAR-TH-129 sheet notably provides for an SCOP of 3.9 or higher and a rated power of 12 kW or less.

Be Careful When Applying for the CEE Grant

CEE procedures must be planned in advance. The household must notably choose its scheme and meet the conditions provided for before the work begins.

It is therefore strongly recommended to check the conditions of the CEE offer before signing the quote and before the work begins.

As CEE grants are offered by different providers, their amounts may also vary. It may be useful to compare several offers.

Coup de Pouce Chauffage

The Coup de Pouce Chauffage is an enhanced scheme linked to Energy Savings Certificates.

It notably concerns the replacement of an individual boiler powered by gas, oil or coal with a more efficient heating solution, including certain heat pumps.

For an air/water heat pump, the property must notably be more than two years old and the installation must replace an individual boiler eligible for the scheme.

It is not necessary to meet an income cap to benefit from Coup de Pouce Chauffage, but the grant amount may vary depending on income.

Be aware of cumulation: Coup de Pouce Chauffage and standard CEE grants cannot be combined for the same operation. However, under certain conditions, the scheme can be combined with MaPrimeRénov' for a single-measure renovation and the éco-PTZ.

Reduced VAT for a Heat Pump

The VAT applicable to a heat pump project depends on the nature of the equipment, the property, and the service carried out.

For certain energy renovation installations in properties completed more than two years ago, a VAT rate of 5.5% may apply when the equipment and work meet the conditions provided for by tax regulations.

Heat pumps other than air/air models are notably among the equipment that may be subject to the reduced VAT rate when they meet the applicable criteria.

The air/air heat pump must be distinguished: it does not benefit from the same 5.5% VAT rate as heating equipment using a renewable energy source. The tax treatment depends notably on the exact nature of the system and the service carried out.

VAT is therefore not a "grant" paid after purchase: it is a VAT rate directly applicable to the invoice when the regulatory conditions are met.

The interest-free éco-loan (éco-PTZ)

The éco-PTZ allows energy renovation work to be financed without paying interest.

It is accessible without income conditions, subject to approval by the lending institution and compliance with the conditions of the scheme.

Depending on the nature of the project, the amount can reach €50,000, with a repayment period of up to 20 years.

The éco-PTZ may notably allow the remaining balance to be financed after taking into account certain energy renovation grants.

It can be combined with MaPrimeRénov' and, under certain conditions, with CEEs and other grants.

The Air/Air Heat Pump and the éco-PTZ

It is important not to consider all heat pumps in the same way.

The air/air heat pump does not benefit from the same treatment as the air/water heat pump under the éco-PTZ. A project based solely on the installation of an air/air heat pump should therefore not be presented as automatically eligible for the éco-PTZ.

To find out the financing options for a project involving several renovation works, it is preferable to perform a complete simulation.

Local Grants

In addition to national schemes, certain regions, departments, intercommunalities or municipalities may offer additional grants to improve the energy performance of properties.

These schemes vary greatly from one area to another and may be modified or removed over time.

Before starting the work, it is therefore advisable to check the grants offered locally.

Heat Pump Grants in 2026: Air/Water or Air/Air?

Here is a simplified summary of the main schemes:

Scheme	Air/Water Heat Pump	Air/Air Heat Pump
MaPrimeRénov' for a single measure	Yes, subject to conditions	No
CEE	Yes, subject to conditions	Yes, subject to conditions
Coup de Pouce Chauffage	Yes, notably as a replacement for an eligible boiler	No for the Coup de Pouche Chauffage scheme presented here
éco-PTZ	Yes, depending on the nature of the project	Not for a simple standalone air/air heat pump installation
5.5% VAT	Possible subject to conditions	Do not equate to an air/water heat pump: different scheme
Local grants	Depending on the local authority	Depending on the local authority

What grants are available for a heat pump in 2027?

The 2027 rules must be distinguished from the rules applicable in 2026.

The Government has announced a major change to the grant process for households wishing to install an air/water or geothermal heat pump.

From January 1, 2027, the Government notably plans to simplify the process by ending the operation of two separate counters between MaPrimeRénov' and Energy Savings Certificates for air/water and geothermal heat pumps.

A first change has already come into effect for certain integrated offers since October 1, 2026.

This change aims to simplify procedures and reduce the delays related to the review of applications.

2027: Towards an integrated offer for heat pumps

The Government wishes to facilitate access to heat pumps by simplifying the administrative process.

The announced principle notably consists of preventing households from having to manage several schemes separately for the same operation, by integrating more grants into a dedicated offer.

This change particularly concerns air/water and geothermal heat pumps.

However, the practical arrangements and applicable regulatory texts must be followed carefully. The conditions of a grant may change between the announcement of a measure and its full entry into force.

2027: Households heated by oil particularly affected

The public policy initiated in 2026 and 2027 also aims to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels for heating.

The Government notably plans specific schemes to support households heated by oil who wish to switch to an electric solution such as a heat pump.

Depending on the areas concerned, this support may combine different schemes: integrated heat pump offer, CEE bonus, éco-PTZ and support as part of a comprehensive renovation.

Specific measures are also planned in the electrification areas identified by the state.

Why may the 2027 rules still change?

Public grant schemes are regularly adjusted by finance laws, decrees and regulatory texts.

It is therefore important not to consider a government announcement as final until the corresponding texts have been adopted and become applicable.

For this reason, the amounts and conditions presented on this page should be considered as general information and not as a guarantee of obtaining a grant.

When should you apply for the grants?

The order of procedures is essential.

In many schemes, you must not start the work before having completed the necessary procedures.

For MaPrimeRénov', the application must be submitted before the work begins.

For CEEs, it is also essential to plan ahead and meet the conditions of the chosen offer before the start of the operation.

Therefore, do not sign your project and do not start the work based solely on an estimated grant. Check your eligibility and the applicable conditions beforehand.

How to find out which grants you are entitled to?

The total amount of grants depends on many parameters:

• type of heat pump;
• power and performance of the equipment;
• type and age of the property;
• primary or secondary residence;
• status of the owner or tenant;
• household's reference tax income;
• replaced energy;
• possible presence of a gas, oil or coal boiler;
• nature and amount of the work;
• RGE qualification of the company carrying out the work;
• location of the property;
• application date and work completion date.

The public service France Rénov' offers a simulator allowing you to estimate the main grants available depending on your situation.

Example: replacing a boiler with an Air/Water Heat Pump

Imagine an owner who wishes to replace an old individual oil, gas or coal boiler with an air/water heat pump.

Depending on their situation, their property and the characteristics of the installation, their project can potentially mobilize several schemes:

• MaPrimeRénov' for a single measure;
• CEE or Coup de Pouche Chauffage scheme depending on the chosen arrangement;
• reduced VAT when the conditions are met;
• éco-PTZ to finance part of the remaining balance;
• possible local grants.

However, you must not automatically add up all the amounts announced on the internet. Some schemes can be combined, while others cannot be used simultaneously for the same operation.

Example: installing an Air/Air Heat Pump

For an air/air heat pump, the grant scheme is different.

In 2026, the main national option is generally the Energy Savings Certificates, subject to compliance with the technical criteria of the BAR-TH-129 sheet.

The air/air heat pump is not eligible for MaPrimeRénov' for a single measure like an air/water heat pump.

It is therefore particularly important to check the conditions of the CEE scheme before starting the work.

Mistakes to avoid before installing a heat pump

• starting work before completing the necessary procedures;
• assuming that an air/water heat pump and an air/air heat pump are eligible for the same subsidies;
• adding together subsidies that cannot be combined;
• relying on an outdated subsidy amount found online;
• choosing equipment without checking its technical specifications;
• failing to check RGE certification when it is required;
• considering an estimated subsidy as a guaranteed grant;
• forgetting to check for local subsidies.

Key points about heat pump subsidies in 2026 and 2027

In 2026, public support schemes remain numerous, but they do not apply to all types of heat pumps in the same way.

For an air/water heat pump, the main schemes to consider are MaPrimeRénov', CEE, the Coup de Pouce Chauffage in the event of a boiler replacement, the éco-PTZ, and potentially local subsidies.

For an air/air heat pump, CEE are notably an important option, subject to compliance with the applicable technical criteria.

In 2027, the Government plans to simplify the subsidy process for air/water and geothermal heat pumps, moving towards an integrated offer and better coordination between the various support mechanisms.

However, the final conditions must be checked at the time of the project, as the rules and amounts of public subsidies may change.

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Before placing any order, we recommend that you check the equipment installation requirements, the technical specifications of the chosen model, and the eligibility criteria for the various subsidies you may be entitled to.

Public subsidies are not awarded by Green Negoce. They are awarded by the relevant organizations and depend on the circumstances of each project.

Official sources and simulators

To find out which conditions apply to your situation, consult the official information from France Rénov', the tax administration, and Service-Public.

The official Mes Aides Réno simulator, among other things, allows you to estimate the main subsidies available for an energy renovation project.

Last update of this page: November 2026.

The information presented on this page is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute a guarantee of obtaining a subsidy or tax, legal, or financial advice. Amounts, technical criteria, combination conditions, and application dates may change.