What is the Level of Home Improvement Grants in France?
The level of the grant will vary according to the type of works, the location of the property and the circumstances of the applicant. Accordingly, we can only give you a broad rule of thumb here. Whilst the basic level of grant may appear to be low, it can be lifted, depending on the circumstances of the applicant and the condition and location of the property. For owner-occupiers the basic grant is 20% up to a ceiling of €13,000, but both the percentage level of the grant and the ceiling can be increased to those properties in a very poor condition and/or to households on a very low income. Thus, it can increase to 50%, up to a maximum grant of €30,000, where the property is in a designated housing improvement area, or exceptionally where it is in a serious state of dilapidation. For landlords the percentage level of the grant ranges from 15% to 70% of agreed works. The highest level grants are only available where the property is in a very poor condition, and/or vacant for more than
