Zero-interest Eco-loan (eco-PTZ)
Verified 01 April 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
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Want to do energy retrofits in your home? You can get a loan without interest called eco-PTZ. We'll show you the conditions and the gait to follow in order to benefit from it.
It exists 3 main categories of work concerned by the eco-PTZ:
- Renovation work punctual enabling your home to improve its energy performance (e.g. roof insulation, window and/or heating changes)
- Renovation work global allowing your home to reach a minimum energy performance
- Rehabilitation work on your facility non-collective sanitation by a device not consuming energy
Please note
It is possible accumulate the eco-PTZ and MaPrimeRénov' for finance the rest of your work entitled to MaPrimeRénov'. There is also a eco-PTZ Co-ownership to finance energy renovation works on common parts and equipment or on private parts in the case of works of collective interest.
To define the most useful and cost-effective work, it is recommended hire a habitat renovation consultant to:
Who shall I contact
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
This service is free.
One-off renovation
The maximum amount of the eco-PTZ is as follows:
- €7,000 for 1 working action on the glass walls
- €15,000 for 1 work of a different nature
- €25,000 for a batch of 2 work
- €30,000 for a batch of 3 work or more
Step-by-step approach
The nature of the work differs depending on whether the dwelling is located in metropolis or overseas.
In the metropolis
To benefit from the eco-PTZ, your work must concern at least one of the following categories of work :
- Thermal insulation of roofs
- Thermal insulation of the exterior facing walls
- Thermal insulation of glass walls and doors facing the exterior
- Insulation of low floors
- Installation, regulation or replacement of heating systems, possibly combined with economical and efficient ventilation systems, or efficient domestic hot water production systems
- Installation of heating equipment using a renewable energy source
- Installation of domestic hot water equipment using a renewable energy source
FYI
It's usually more efficient to start by insulating and ventilating your home before changing your heating and hot water production systems.
To define the most useful and cost-effective work, it is recommended hire a habitat renovation consultant to:
Who shall I contact
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
This service is free.
Overseas
To benefit from the eco-PTZ, your work must concern at least one of the following categories of work :
- Protection of roofs against solar radiation
- Protection of exterior facing walls against solar radiation over at least half of the total surface area of such walls
- High-performance thermal insulation of at least half of the glazed walls or work to protect the bays facing the outside against solar radiation, on at least half of the bays and on condition that the materials used replace single-glazed walls, possibly associated with the installation of fixed air mixers
- Heating systems, possibly combined with economical and efficient ventilation systems, or efficient domestic hot water production systems
- Installation of heating equipment using a renewable energy source
- Installation of domestic hot water equipment using a renewable energy source
- Insulation of low floors
For more information, the Ministry of Ecology provides a presentation of the technical characteristics of the work.
FYI
It's usually more efficient to start by insulating and ventilating your home before changing your heating and hot water production systems.
To define the most useful and cost-effective work, it is recommended hire a habitat renovation consultant to:
Who shall I contact
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
This service is free.
You must be an owner-occupier or landlord.
The work must be carried out in a dwelling for principal residence. This housing must have been built for more than 2 years on the date of commencement of the works.
If the accommodation is rented, it must be rented within 6 months of the end of the work.
FYI
The eco-PTZ is awarded unconditional resources.
The work must be carried out by a company Recognized Guarantor of the Environment (RGE) and holder of the certifications corresponding to the work undertaken.
These companies are listed in a directory:
Search for a company with the quality "Recognized Guarantor of the Environment"
The eco-PTZ is offered by credit institutions, financing businesses and third-party financing businesses that have signed an agreement with the government.
The list of establishments and businesses is available currently affected by the scheme.
Once the choice of work has been defined, you must contact a credit institution or a financing business or a third-party financing business with your eco-PTZ application file.
This file consists of the following documents:
- Forms to be completed (completed Borrower and Company forms)
- Detailed description and specifications of the work to be carried out
However, where the application for an eco-PTZ comes at the same time as an application for a loan for the purchase of the dwelling under construction, the detailed description and estimate may be provided later than the date of payment of the loan.
The forms differ depending on whether your accommodation is located in mainland France or overseas.
In the metropolis
2 forms are to be filled in:
Individual Eco-PTZ: Borrower form (all eligible works)
Individual eco-PTZ: Company form implementation of one or more energy renovation actions
Overseas
2 forms are to be filled in:
Individual Eco-PTZ: Borrower form (all eligible works)
Individual eco-PTZ: Company form implementation of one or more energy renovation actions
Your file will be reviewed by the credit institution, financing business or third party financing business.
The institution or business will decide, as with any loan request, to lend you the amount requested based on your previous indebtedness and your capacity to repay.
The payment of the eco-PTZ can be made in one single time on the basis of the description and detailed specifications of the work to be carried out.
It can also be done in several installments on the basis of the completed works invoices sent progressively up to the closing date of the eco-PTZ.
Until December 31, 2027, it is possible to benefit from an additional eco-PTZ to finance other works eligible for the initial eco-PTZ.
The request for additional eco-PTZ must be made in a five-year period from the date of issue of the tender of 1er eco-PTZ.
The sum of the amounts of the initial eco-PTZ and the additional eco-PTZ may not exceed €50,000 (in some cases, this amount is a maximum €30,000 depending on the nature of the work chosen).
In addition, the eco-PTZ can be combined with the following aid:
- Anah's help and support from local and regional authorities
- Energy saving certificate (EEC)
- PTZ for home ownership
A simulation may be carried out to determine and estimate the amount of financial assistance available:
The work must be carried out in full within 3 years of the award of the eco-PTZ.
However, a request for an extension of the time limit for carrying out the work may be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of the time limit in any of the following four cases:
- Force majeure
- Illness or accident resulting in temporary incapacity for work of at least 3 months
- Contentious procedure related to the implementation of the operation
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
You must repay the loan in a maximum 15 years.
FYI
As long as the eco-PTZ is not fully refunded, your accommodation cannot be converted into commercial or professional premises or put into seasonal rental or used as a secondary residence. Failure to comply with those obligations shall result in the full repayment of the outstanding capital.
You must provide the credit institution, financing business or third-party financing business with all the elements justifying that the work has been carried out, in a 3 years from the date of granting of the eco-PTZ
Warning
This period does not have to be respected in any of the following cases:
- Death
- Health accident involving temporary interruption of work of at least 3 months
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
- Force majeure
- Contentious challenge to the operation
Comprehensive renovation
The maximum amount of the eco-PTZ is €50,000.
Step-by-step approach
The nature of the work differs depending on whether your home is located in mainland France or overseas.
In the metropolis
To benefit from the eco-PTZ, the work done in your home must improve its overall energy performance.
You must first have an energy audit carried out.
The energy audit must be carried out by a professional (in particular, businesses of architects and architects registered to the order and having undergone training, recognized professional guaranteeing the environment).
Please note
The chosen professional may not subcontract the performance of the energy audit.
The work undertaken as a result of this energy audit must enable your home to achieve the following objectives:
- A conventional annual consumption of less than 331 kWh/m² of primary energy after work on heating, cooling and hot water production uses
- An energy gain of at least 35% compared with the annual conventional consumption of primary energy before works for heating, cooling and hot water
To define the most useful and cost-effective work, it is recommended hire a habitat renovation consultant to:
Who shall I contact
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
This service is free.
Overseas
To benefit from the eco-PTZ, your work must respect certain characteristics.
To define the most useful and cost-effective work, it is recommended hire a habitat renovation consultant to:
Who shall I contact
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
This service is free.
You must be an owner-occupier or landlord.
The work must be carried out in a dwelling for principal residence. This housing must have been built for more than 2 years on the date of commencement of the works.
If the accommodation is rented, it must be rented within 6 months of the end of the work.
FYI
The eco-PTZ is awarded unconditional resources.
The work must be carried out by a company Recognized Guarantor of the Environment (RGE) and holder of the certifications corresponding to the work undertaken.
These companies are listed in a directory:
Search for a company with the quality "Recognized Guarantor of the Environment"
The eco-PTZ is offered by credit institutions, financing businesses and third-party financing businesses that have signed an agreement with the government.
The list of establishments and businesses is available currently affected by the scheme.
Once the choice of work has been defined, you must contact a credit institution or a financing business or a third-party financing business with your eco-PTZ application file.
This file consists of the following documents:
- Forms to be completed (completed Borrower and Company forms)
- Detailed description and specifications of the work to be carried out
However, where the application for an eco-PTZ comes at the same time as an application for a loan for the purchase of the dwelling under construction, the detailed description and estimate may be provided later than the date of payment of the loan.
The forms differ depending on whether your accommodation is located in mainland France or overseas.
Your file will be reviewed by the credit institution, financing business or third party financing business.
The institution or business will decide, as with any loan request, to lend you the amount requested based on your previous indebtedness and your capacity to repay.
The payment of the eco-PTZ can be made in one single time on the basis of the description and detailed specifications of the work to be carried out.
It can also be done in several installments on the basis of the completed works invoices sent progressively up to the closing date of the eco-PTZ.
Until December 31, 2027, it is possible to benefit from an additional eco-PTZ to finance other works eligible for the initial eco-PTZ.
The request for additional eco-PTZ must be made in a five-year period from the date of issue of the tender of 1er eco-PTZ.
The sum of the amounts of the initial eco-PTZ and the additional eco-PTZ may not exceed €50,000 (in some cases, this amount is a maximum €30,000 depending on the nature of the work chosen).
In addition, the eco-PTZ can be combined with the following aid:
- Anah's help and support from local and regional authorities
- Energy saving certificate (EEC)
- PTZ for home ownership
A simulation may be carried out to determine and estimate the amount of financial assistance available:
The work must be carried out in full within 3 years of the award of the eco-PTZ.
However, a request for an extension of the time limit for carrying out the work may be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of the time limit in any of the following four cases:
- Force majeure
- Illness or accident resulting in temporary incapacity for work of at least 3 months
- Contentious procedure related to the implementation of the operation
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
You must refund the eco-PTZ in a maximum period of 20 years.
Reimbursement shall be made on a monthly basis throughout the repayment period.
FYI
As long as the eco-PTZ is not fully refunded, your accommodation cannot be converted into commercial or professional premises or put into seasonal rental or used as a secondary residence. Failure to comply with those obligations shall result in the full repayment of the outstanding capital.
You must provide the credit institution, financing business or third-party financing business with all the elements justifying that the work has been carried out, in a 3 years from the date of granting of the eco-PTZ
Warning
This period does not have to be respected in any of the following cases:
- Death
- Health accident involving temporary interruption of work of at least 3 months
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
- Force majeure
- Contentious challenge to the operation
Sanitation
The maximum amount of the eco-PTZ is €10,000.
Step-by-step approach
To benefit from the eco-PTZ in mainland France or overseas, your work must make it possible to rehabilitate your non-collective sanitation system.
The new non-communal sewerage system must not consume energy. It must comply with specific technical requirements.
You must be an owner-occupier or landlord.
The work must be carried out in a dwelling for principal residence. This housing must have been built for more than 2 years on the date of commencement of the works.
If the accommodation is rented, it must be rented within 6 months of the end of the work.
FYI
The eco-PTZ is awarded unconditional resources.
The use of a company holding an EGR quality sign is optional for work on the rehabilitation of non-communal sewerage systems by non-energy consuming devices.
The eco-PTZ is offered by credit institutions, financing businesses and third-party financing businesses that have signed an agreement with the government.
The list of establishments and businesses is available currently affected by the scheme.
You must contact a credit institution or financing business or a third-party financing business with your eco-PTZ application file.
This file consists of the following documents:
- Forms to be completed (completed Borrower and Company forms)
- Detailed description and specifications of the work to be carried out
However, where the application for an eco-PTZ comes at the same time as an application for a loan for the purchase of the dwelling under construction, the detailed description and estimate may be provided later than the date of payment of the loan.
The forms differ depending on whether your accommodation is located in mainland France or overseas.
Whether you are in mainland France or overseas, your eco-PTZ application must include the following 2 forms:
Your file will be reviewed by the credit institution, financing business or third party financing business.
The institution or business will decide, as with any loan request, to lend you the amount requested based on your previous indebtedness and your capacity to repay.
The payment of the eco-PTZ can be made in one single time on the basis of the description and detailed specifications of the work to be carried out.
It can also be done in several installments on the basis of the completed works invoices sent progressively up to the closing date of the eco-PTZ.
Until December 31, 2027, it is possible to benefit from an additional eco-PTZ to finance other works eligible for the initial eco-PTZ.
The request for additional eco-PTZ must be made in a five-year period from the date of issue of the tender of 1er eco-PTZ.
The sum of the amounts of the initial eco-PTZ and the additional eco-PTZ may not exceed €50,000 (in some cases, this amount is a maximum €30,000 depending on the nature of the work chosen).
In addition, the eco-PTZ can be combined with the following aid:
- Anah's help and support from local and regional authorities
- Energy saving certificate (EEC)
- PTZ for home ownership
A simulation may be carried out to determine and estimate the amount of financial assistance available:
The work must be carried out in full within 3 years of the award of the eco-PTZ.
However, a request for an extension of the time limit for carrying out the work may be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of the time limit in any of the following four cases:
- Force majeure
- Illness or accident resulting in temporary incapacity for work of at least 3 months
- Contentious procedure related to the implementation of the operation
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
You must repay the loan in a maximum 15 years.
FYI
As long as the eco-PTZ is not fully refunded, your accommodation cannot be converted into commercial or professional premises or put into seasonal rental or used as a secondary residence. Failure to comply with those obligations shall result in the full repayment of the outstanding capital.
You must provide the credit institution, financing business or third-party financing business with all the elements justifying that the work has been carried out, in a 3 years from the date of granting of the eco-PTZ
Warning
This period does not have to be respected in any of the following cases:
- Death
- Health accident involving temporary interruption of work of at least 3 months
- Recognition of a natural or technological disaster
- Force majeure
- Contentious challenge to the operation
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
Specialist advisors on housing renovation works (France Rénov')
Allows you to be accompanied for free in its renovation work by specialized advisors of France Rénov'
By telephone
0 808 800 700
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. You must have your last tax notice.
Free service + cost of a call
Characteristics and conditions of award
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Ministry of Housing
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