Rent aid
The operations and beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue are set out below. They should be checked against the up-to-date rules or official page; this page does not confirm eligibility.
Helping local shops to set up, and goodwill to be taken over, in the territory’s town centres. This page summarises the catalogue information to help you assess whether the scheme is relevant. The amounts, detailed criteria and dates should be confirmed with the funder before any decision or expenditure.
Funded by CC du Clermontais
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Who can apply
New retailers and craftspeople maintaining an existing shop; businesses setting up to complement the shops already in the municipality, in municipalities that have signed an agreement with the Communauté de communes du Clermontais, case by case, within a dedicated zone. These beneficiaries may be: small businesses (independent businesses with fewer than 50 employees) in retail, crafts and agriculture, provided they have or plan a direct sales outlet; auto-entrepreneurs or businesses under the micro-business tax regime; individuals (for businesses being created); associations carrying out a commercial activity. Not eligible: businesses with more than 50 employees; businesses whose main activity is financial services and insurance, property, banking or liberal professions; businesses that have been in the premises for more than 6 months when the application is submitted (the lease start date applies); businesses in collective proceedings; seasonal businesses.
Eligibility conditions
The aid may apply retroactively for 6 months from the date of entry into the premises stated in the lease.
What the scheme covers
Rent excluding VAT and charges for renting retail or craft premises for a retail or craft structure or an individual setting up or taking over a business. Not eligible: premises in a business park; relocation of an activity already established in the territory that has already received rent aid; premises owned by the operating craft or retail company; premises whose rent is above market price; premises let under a precarious lease (unless the precarious lease becomes a commercial lease after one year).
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 20% of the rent, up to €1,200 excluding VAT a year, renewable for one year, i.e. a maximum of €2,400 over 2 years. Co-financing is 30% from the municipality and 70% from the communauté de communes. The amount awarded depends on the review and the rules applicable to the application.
How to apply
1. Check that the project falls within the territory covered and the target audience. 2. Have the Communauté de communes du Clermontais confirm the criteria, eligible expenditure, scale and combination rules. 3. Prepare the quotes, business documents, financing plan and documents specific to the scheme. 4. Do not commit expenditure before written confirmation of the rules on applying and starting the project.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is given on this page.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC du Clermontais
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €2,400
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the aim of the “Rent aid” aid?
Helping local shops to set up, and goodwill to be taken over, in the territory’s town centres. The project must match this aim and the scheme’s territorial scope.
Who can apply for this aid?
New retailers and craftspeople maintaining an existing shop; businesses setting up to complement the shops already in the municipality, in municipalities that have signed an agreement with the Communauté de communes du Clermontais, case by case, within a dedicated zone. These beneficiaries may be: small businesses (independent businesses with fewer than 50 employees) in retail, crafts and agriculture, provided they have or plan a direct sales outlet; auto-entrepreneurs or businesses under the micro-business tax regime; individuals (for businesses being created); associations carrying out a commercial activity. Not eligible: businesses with more than 50 employees; businesses whose main activity is financial services and insurance, property, banking or liberal professions; businesses that have been in the premises for more than 6 months when the application is submitted (the lease start date applies); businesses in collective proceedings; seasonal businesses. The territory indicated in the catalogue is the area covered by the Communauté de communes du Clermontais.
Which expenditure or operations can be covered?
Rent excluding VAT and charges for renting retail or craft premises for a retail or craft structure or an individual setting up or taking over a business. Not eligible: premises in a business park; relocation of an activity already established in the territory that has already received rent aid; premises owned by the operating craft or retail company; premises whose rent is above market price; premises let under a precarious lease (unless the precarious lease becomes a commercial lease after one year). The exclusions and the date from which expenditure is eligible should be confirmed in the rules before any commitment.
What is the amount of the aid and which conditions apply?
A grant of 20% of the rent, up to €1,200 excluding VAT a year, renewable for one year, i.e. a maximum of €2,400 over 2 years. Co-financing is 30% from the municipality and 70% from the communauté de communes. Conditions indicated: The aid may apply retroactively for 6 months from the date of entry into the premises stated in the lease. The amount granted is not automatic; confirm the current scale, combination with other aid and the timetable with the funder.
Official source
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