5.5% VAT for installing efficient air-to-air heat pumps
Article 92 of the 2026 Finance Act adds air-to-air heat pumps meeting life-cycle environmental performance and durability criteria to the energy renovation equipment whose installation qualifies for the 5.5% VAT rate (Article 278-0 bis A I 3° of the General Tax Code). The order of 13 July 2026, corrected on 14 August 2026, sets the criteria: fixed reversible electric air-to-air heat pumps; up to 12 kW, energy class at least A+ (multi-split) or A++ (mono-split) for heating and cooling; above 12 kW, seasonal efficiency thresholds for rooftop units; refrigerant compliant with Regulation (EU) 2024/573; connected control possible.
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Measure impact
Since 18 July 2026, households installing a compliant reversible air-to-air heat pump in a home completed more than two years ago pay 5.5% VAT on the equipment and its installation.
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