Shopfront renovation aid
Shopfront renovation aid concerns the following: Support businesses in Montpellier’s retail heart in renovating their shopfronts. The scheme will end on 31 December 2026. Beneficiaries indicated: retail and craft businesses, liberal professions or self-employed workers operating behind a shop window in the retail heart of Montpellier, with annual turnover not exceeding one million euros for the premises concerned. The amount and terms below come from the catalogue and should be compared with the current official rules.
Shopfront renovation aid: support businesses in Montpellier’s retail heart in renovating their shopfronts. The scheme will end on 31 December 2026. The catalogue classifies it as territorial aid. The access conditions, eligible expenditure and availability should be confirmed with the funder before any commitment.
Funded by Ville de Montpellier
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Who can apply
Retail and craft businesses, liberal professions or self-employed workers carrying out an activity behind the shop window, located in the retail heart of Montpellier and with annual turnover not exceeding one million euros for the premises concerned. Areas with old built heritage are given priority. Excluded from the aid: private individuals whose shop window lights a dwelling, new constructions, public buildings; shopfronts facing a private space not visible from a space open to public traffic; buildings subject to an administrative demolition procedure (insalubrity or danger order); property dealers, intermediaries or property operators.
Eligibility conditions
Beneficiaries must apply in advance to the City Hall for authorisation; have the works carried out by building professionals registered in the RNE or by a qualified auto-entrepreneur (SIREN number); follow the recommendations set at the time of the formal commitment under the prior declaration of works; and start the works between 1 June 2021 and 1 June 2026 (this window has now closed) and complete them no later than one year after the works start date. The works must notably improve the appearance and aesthetics of the façade, in keeping with the building’s typology. If a shopfront does not comply with the regulations, only a works programme bringing all elements of the shopfront into compliance will be subsidised.
What the scheme covers
Fit-out works forming the fixed frame of the shop window and shopfront — window frame, lighting, closing system, threshold, awning; ancillary works — redoing the bay surround, integrating the air-conditioning unit. Not eligible: solid roller shutters; new air-conditioning units and heat pumps, as well as refrigerated counters or removable counters; items placed behind the shop window (lights, screens, decorative items, etc.); all items installed on the façade (decorative and advertising items, menu holders, spotlights, etc.)
Amount and funding terms
A grant whose amount will depend on the project. The City of Montpellier also offers architectural technical assistance, consisting of personalised information for retailers to help them design their new shopfront project. The caps and eligible base should be confirmed with the funder before taking any steps.
How to apply
Obtain the official form and the up-to-date list of supporting documents from the funder. Check whether the application must be submitted before committing any expenditure.
Timeline
End date recorded in the catalogue: 31 December 2026. This information should be confirmed with the funder; a past or missing date does not allow you to conclude that the scheme is currently open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ville de Montpellier
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which shops can apply for shopfront renovation aid?
This page targets: retail and craft businesses, liberal professions or self-employed workers carrying out an activity behind the shop window, located in the retail heart of Montpellier and with annual turnover not exceeding one million euros for the premises concerned. Areas with old built heritage are given priority. Excluded from the aid: private individuals whose shop window lights a dwelling, new constructions, public buildings; shopfronts facing a private space not visible from a space open to public traffic; buildings subject to an administrative demolition procedure (insalubrity or danger order); property dealers, intermediaries or property operators. The exact location within the retail perimeter and any exclusions should be confirmed with the City of Montpellier.
Which shopfront works can be funded?
The operations listed on this page are: fit-out works forming the fixed frame of the shop window and shopfront — window frame, lighting, closing system, threshold, awning; ancillary works — redoing the bay surround, integrating the air-conditioning unit. Not eligible: solid roller shutters; new air-conditioning units and heat pumps, as well as refrigerated counters or removable counters; items placed behind the shop window (lights, screens, decorative items, etc.); all items installed on the façade (decorative and advertising items, menu holders, spotlights, etc.) Have the eligible works, materials, signs and fees confirmed before signing a quote.
What amount can be granted for a shopfront?
This page indicates a grant whose amount will depend on the project, together with free architectural technical assistance from the City of Montpellier. As the amount depends on the project, ask the municipal department to confirm the current rate, cap and eligible base.
Must authorisation be obtained before starting the works?
No verified application link is given on this page. Contact the funder to obtain the up-to-date form and list of supporting documents. Check the prior authorisation from the City Hall and the application timetable. The catalogue entry indicates that the scheme ends on 31 December 2026 and that works had to start by 1 June 2026: confirm with the local authority whether applications are still accepted.
Official source
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