If you are an approved association or social housing provider in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you can receive €2,500 for each housing unit renovated under the PLAi convention. This investment grant aims to enhance energy efficiency while ensuring affordable rents for residents. The scheme allows for a 50% advance payment at the start of works, subject to certain conditions. Contact the local authorities for application details.
Objectives
This initiative funds the rehabilitation of social housing units, specifically those under the PLAi convention. The focus is on integrating energy efficiency improvements to ensure that the housing remains affordable for residents. The grant is designed to support projects that achieve at least a C rating on the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) post-renovation.
Beneficiaries
The scheme is aimed at:
- State-approved associations for project management
- Social housing providers
Excluded from eligibility are emergency housing units and properties under temporary housing allocations.
Eligible operations
Eligible operations include:
- Renovation of social housing units rented as social residences
- Projects that achieve a minimum energy rating of C after completion
Not covered: emergency housing, transitional housing, or units receiving temporary housing allowances.
Eligibility conditions
To qualify for funding, applicants must provide:
- A project presentation note with the address and location plan
- A project description demonstrating how the C rating will be achieved
- A provisional schedule for the start and completion of works
- State approval documentation for construction or acquisition
- A provisional financing plan detailing eligible amounts excluding VAT
- Bank details (RIB)
Payments are contingent upon the submission of a commissioning certificate and an Energy Performance Certificate post-renovation.
Grant amount
The grant provides €2,500 per housing unit, with a 50% advance available at the start of works (minimum advance of €10,000). The remaining 50% is payable upon project completion, contingent on the submission of required documentation.
Can I apply for this grant if I am a private landlord?
No, this grant is specifically for state-approved associations and social housing providers.
What documentation is required to apply?
You need to submit a project presentation note, a project description, a provisional schedule, state approval documents, a financing plan, and bank details.
Is there a minimum amount for the advance payment?
Yes, the advance payment must be at least €10,000.
How is the energy performance rating verified?
You must provide an Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) that shows a minimum rating of C after the renovation.
What happens if my application is rejected?
You can request feedback on the rejection and reapply in the next funding cycle with improved documentation.