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CC Brioude Sud Auvergne

Community of communes — Haute-Loire

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Brioude Sud Auvergne grants: funding retail, tourism and business

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Discover the listed grants from Brioude Sud Auvergne for shops, terraces, tourist accommodation, accessibility and investment. Check the regulations in force.

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The Communauté de communes Brioude Sud Auvergne is linked to several local investment and business support schemes: setting up or growing a business, opening a shop, shopfront renovation, accessibility, terraces and tourist accommodation. The terms vary by sector, municipality, type of expense, and sometimes depend on a regional or European programme being mobilised. The institutional documents reviewed confirm the existence of a local economic support framework, but they are not sufficient on their own to guarantee that every scheme in the catalogue is open as of 13 October 2026. The priority is therefore to check the current regulation with the local authority before incurring any expenses.

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For shopkeepers, craftspeople, local businesses, tourism project leaders and people creating or taking over a business considering an investment in the Brioude Sud Auvergne area. Eligibility may depend on the project’s location, the activity, registration in the RNE (National Business Register), tax and social status, the nature of the work, and minimum/maximum thresholds. Some schemes target town/village centres or specific areas rather than the whole territory.

Eligibility

The reference database links six listings to the community of communes: terraces, tourist accommodation, opening a shop, accessibility, business creation/development, and shopfront renovation. Historical regional documents refer to local aid linked to the European LEADER fund and regional aid for shopkeepers and craftspeople. A distinction must be made between local aid, regional or LEADER co-funding, and any support from an operator: the rules and decisions may fall under several different bodies.

Context

The figures below come from the Capital OS catalogue and must be revalidated. The rates and caps are neither a funding commitment nor confirmation that the counter is currently accepting applications. Ask for the dated regulation, the application form and the combination rules before finalising your budget.

Summary

Aid ID 12219. Purpose: Improving terraces and the appeal of shops. Amount/form in the catalogue: Grant covering 25% of eligible expenses, capped at €1,500.

An additional 5% of the expense will be applied for applications presenting a sustainable development label (PFSC, NF Environnement, ISO 14001 certification, etc.). Beneficiaries: Bars and bar-restaurants:

registered in the RNE for at least two years from the date the funding application is declared complete; up to date on their social contributions and tax charges; with a sales floor area of under 300 m²; with turnover under €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exception possible. This figure applies per business, not per establishment when there are secondary premises.

Takeovers of a commercial or craft business may be eligible. In that case the applicant must provide the 2 financial statements preceding the takeover and a 3-year business forecast (the application will then be reviewed by a steering committee).

Not eligible:

pharmacies and the liberal professions, as well as tourism-related activities (except hotel-restaurants); pitches intended for campers; creators of a new point of sale; non-sedentary businesses.. Conditions: Expenses must be between €1,000 and €6,000.. Reservation: The catalogue provides for 25% of eligible expenses, capped at €1,500, with a bonus linked to certain environmental labels. Eligibility depends on the type of establishment, how long it has been registered, and an expense base of between €1,000 and €6,000. Check the local requirements and the regulation in force.

Catalogue — partial review

Aid ID 12221. Purpose: Creating or taking over tourist accommodation. Amount/form in the catalogue: Grant covering 25% of eligible expenses, capped at €5,000.

An additional 15% of the expense will be applied for applications presenting an eco-tourism label (Gîte Panda, Ecogîte, Ecolabel, ATR: Agir pour un tourisme durable; Green Globe, an international label, etc.) . The aid is capped at €8,000 if an eco-label is obtained. Projects cannot exceed 40% public aid intensity. For aid toward taking environmental criteria into account for tourist accommodation: grant covering 50% of the environmental assessment, capped at €300. For any creation or takeover of tourist accommodation by a business registered with the RCS: grant covering 30% of the rent including VAT or of the loan instalment during the first year of activity.. Beneficiaries: Project leaders creating or taking over tourism businesses registered in the RNE; Individuals with a project to set up a gîte or bed-and-breakfast rooms may also be supported, but will not be given priority over commercial businesses; Tourist accommodation project leaders with turnover under €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exception possible. This figure applies per business, not per establishment when there are secondary premises; Tourist accommodation project leaders with a minimum 2-star rating or equivalent (Gîtes de France, Clévacances, Panda, etc.) or who commit to obtaining one.

Bed-and-breakfast rooms are eligible for this scheme. However, since no star-rating system exists for them, the grant will be conditional on joining a quality label such as Gîtes de France or equivalent. Not eligible: non-professional tourist accommodation with a rating below 3 stars.. Conditions: The beneficiary must commit to maintaining a tourist accommodation activity for at least 5 years. Eligible expenses are between €3,000 and €20,000 excluding VAT. The use of eco-friendly materials is required (insulation work, paint, etc.) and/or energy production techniques without resale (solar water heaters, photovoltaic panels for private use, heat pumps, geothermal systems, etc.).. Reservation: The catalogue provides for 25% of eligible expenses up to €5,000, with a bonus for certain eco-tourism labels. Expenses announced between €3,000 and €20,000 excluding VAT, and a commitment to maintain the activity for at least five years. Confirm the definition of accommodation types and the applicable environmental criteria.

Catalogue — partial review

Aid ID 12220. Purpose: Setting up a shop in a town or village centre. Amount/form in the catalogue: First year: grant covering 30% of the rent net of tax or excluding VAT if subject to VAT (charges excluded) or of the loan instalment, capped at €2,000;

Second year: grant covering 15% of the rent net of tax or excluding VAT if subject to VAT (charges excluded) or of the loan instalment, capped at €1,000; Third year: grant covering 7.5% of the rent net of tax or excluding VAT if subject to VAT (charges excluded) or of the loan instalment, capped at €500.. Bénéficiaires: Project leaders creating or taking over retail businesses registered with the Trade Register; Retail shops created less than one year ago; Retail businesses established in business parks that want to open a satellite location in a town or village centre; Associations of shopkeepers, craftspeople or producers wishing to take over or acquire the lease of commercial premises; Pop-up retail activities provided they operate at least 4 months a year, including at least two months over the summer period.

Only craftspeople with a direct retail space with a shop window open to the public will be eligible for this scheme. Not eligible:

pharmacies, opticians, hearing-aid retailers, dental technicians, insurance companies and brokers, banks, estate agencies; liberal professions registered with the CCI as a company; Sociétés Civiles Immobilières (SCI) and commercial companies, and owners of commercial premises; tourism activities.. Conditions: not specified. Reservation: The catalogue indicates aid toward rent or the loan instalment, with a higher rate in the first year that decreases in the second. The caps, eligible municipalities and the definition of retail trade must be checked against the current regulation.

Catalogue — partial review

Aid ID 12218. Purpose: Accessibility and inclusion in shops. Amount/form in the catalogue: Grant covering 30% of eligible expenses, up to a limit of €1,200.

An additional 10% of the expense will be granted for shops seeking a certification such as BAC (Bâtiment Accessible Certifié) or an equivalent recognised by the State.. Beneficiaries: Retail and service businesses:

financially sound: registered in the RNE from the date the funding application is declared complete, and with a shop window open to the public; registered in the RNE from the date the funding application is declared complete, and with a shop window open to the public; up to date on their social contributions and tax charges; with a sales floor area under 300 m²; with turnover under €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exception possible. This figure applies per business, not per establishment when there are secondary premises.

Takeovers of a commercial or craft business may be eligible. In that case the applicant must provide the 2 financial statements preceding the takeover and a 3-year business forecast (the application will then be reviewed by a steering committee). Not eligible:

pharmacies, opticians, hearing-aid retailers, dental technicians, insurance companies and brokers, banks, estate agencies; liberal professions registered with the CCI as a company; Sociétés Civiles Immobilières (SCI) and commercial companies, and owners of commercial premises; tourism activities; accessibility upgrades inside the shop (toilet access, upper-floor access, door widths, etc.).. Conditions: Expenses must be between €1,000 and €4,000 excluding VAT.. Reservation: The catalogue indicates 30% of eligible expenses up to €1,200, with a possible bonus linked to an accessibility certification. Expenses announced between €1,000 and €4,000 excluding VAT. Check the eligible technical expenses and the rules on filing before starting work.

Catalogue — partial review

Aid ID 12216. Purpose: Business creation and development. Amount/form in the catalogue: Grant covering a maximum of 8% of the investment excluding tax. It may rise to 10% for businesses that would not be eligible for European aid and that wish to apply for the regional aid called 'Financer l'investissement de mon commerce de proximité' and 'Financer l'investissement de mon commerce non-sédentaire'.

The grant is capped at €8,000.. Beneficiaries: Financially sound commercial or craft businesses:

created and registered in the RNE (National Business Register); up to date on their social contributions and tax charges; with their registered office located within the territory of the Communauté de Communes Brioude Sud Auvergne.

Not eligible:

businesses with a sales floor area over 600 m²; businesses with turnover above the thresholds set under the regional or European aid programmes in force, with no exception possible.. Conditions: Payment of the aid is conditional on obtaining aid under the LEADER Haute-Loire programme or any other type of aid linked to the project. The work must be completed within 2 years of the date the grant is notified. The applicant must:

remain the owner of the material assets acquired for a period of 5 years from the final payment of the aid; keep the acquired material investments in good working order for a period of 5 years; allow access to inspection bodies; inform the Communauté de Communes Brioude Sud Auvergne of any change to the legal status of its structure, the commitments made and any change to the project; not have applied for other national or European public aid beyond that mentioned in the file; for non-sedentary businesses: take part in a market or visit one of the municipalities of the Communauté de Communes Brioude Sud Auvergne on a recurring basis, at least once a month.. Reservation: The catalogue indicates a grant of up to 8% of the investment excluding tax, potentially 10% in a defined situation. The award is linked to LEADER Haute-Loire aid or other project-related aid. Confirm the current LEADER programme, the investment threshold and how it interacts with the Region.

Catalogue — partial review

Aid ID 12217. Purpose: Shopfront renovation and energy improvement. Amount/form in the catalogue: Grant covering 20% of eligible expenses, capped at €2,500.

Bonuses:

10 points for shops in town/village centres of municipalities with fewer than 1,500 inhabitants and for shops in Brioude located in districts with a shortage of local retail; 10 points for shops that meet thermal renovation standards exceeding current regulations.. Beneficiaries: Shops and craftspeople:

in the old town centre and the station area of Brioude. For municipalities outside Brioude, only shops in town/village centres can be supported, as well as Arvant in the municipality of Bournoncle-Saint-Pierre; registered in the RNE for at least two years from the date the funding application is declared complete, and with a shop window open to the public; up to date on their social contributions and tax charges; with a sales floor area under 300 m²; with turnover under €2,000,000 excluding VAT, with no exception possible. This figure applies per business, not per establishment when there are secondary premises.

Takeovers of a commercial or craft business may be eligible. In that case the applicant must provide the 2 financial statements preceding the takeover and a 3-year business forecast (the application will then be reviewed by an award committee). Not eligible:

pharmacies, opticians, hearing-aid retailers, dental technicians, insurance companies and brokers, banks, estate agencies; liberal professions registered with the CCI as a company; Sociétés Civiles Immobilières (SCI) and commercial companies, and owners of commercial premises tourism activities.. Conditions: Expenses must be between €2,000 and €12,500 excluding VAT.. Reservation: The catalogue indicates 20% of eligible expenses, capped at €2,500, with increases depending on location and certain criteria. Expenses announced range from €2,000 to €12,500 excluding VAT. Conditions vary between Brioude, town/village centres and the municipalities covered: check the exact map and eligible work.

Catalogue — partial review

For a terrace, review the layout expenses, the requirements for occupying public space and the establishment’s criteria. For tourist accommodation, check the accommodation category, labels and the commitment to maintain the activity. For a shop, distinguish between rent aid, shopfront work and accessibility. For a business investment, ask whether the aid is conditional on a LEADER selection or additional regional funding.

Method

Prepare detailed quotes, separating work, equipment, fees, incidental costs and taxes. Confirm whether expenses are calculated excluding tax, whether VAT is recoverable, whether second-hand expenses are accepted, and whether starting work before filing makes the project ineligible. For accessibility, specify the adjustments and standards targeted; for accommodation, document the environmental criteria and the plan to maintain the activity.

Procedure

Local aid may apply only to certain town or village centres. Ask for written confirmation for the project’s address, especially if the establishment is outside Brioude or in a rural area. Do not assume that an aid scheme applies to every municipality just because of the community of communes’ name.

Point of caution

When a scheme mentions LEADER or regional aid, check the programme’s timeline, the reviewing body, the order of filings and the public funding caps. Combining aid should never be assumed: regulations may exclude expenses already subsidised or cap total aid intensity. Wait for written agreements before treating amounts as secured.

Funding

Depending on the scheme, prepare proof of location, an RNE extract, quotes, plans and photos, work or occupancy permits, accounting documents, tax and social certificates, a funding plan, forecasts, a description of the tourism activity and commitments to maintain the activity. The official list in the regulation takes precedence.

Procedure

They come from the Capital OS reference database and must be confirmed. The institutional documents found date from 2023; they do not demonstrate that the rates, caps or budgets are unchanged in 2026.

FAQ

Do not assume this. Ask the reviewing department whether a signed quote, a deposit or work having started makes the expenses ineligible. Get the answer in writing before any commitment.

FAQ

This is only possible if the applicable rules allow it. The file must disclose the other funding sought and comply with the caps and combination rules. The existence of co-funding in an agreement does not automatically mean your project is eligible.

FAQ

To fund a shop, tourist accommodation or a business investment in the area, start by confirming the municipality, the activity, the expenses and the timeline. Then ask for the current regulation and check whether regional or LEADER aid is required. Capital OS helps identify the listed schemes, but final eligibility depends on the current criteria and the review of the file.

CTA

The documents from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region relating to the economic aid agreements with CC Brioude Sud Auvergne are useful institutional references, but dated. The sources and limitations are recorded in the dedicated tab.

References

Official sources

• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region — Annex to the business aid agreement with CC Brioude Sud Auvergne
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region — Annex to the agreement with CC Brioude Sud Auvergne (published December 2023)