PPPT and PPT: what property owners need to know

A compulsory process that may bring extra obligations and potential costs for property owners.

If you have not heard of the Draft Multi-Year Works Plan (PPPT), the following information is worth knowing. Since 1 January 2025, under France’s Climate and Resilience Act, every condominium building more than 15 years old must prepare one, so that essential renovation work can be anticipated to protect both buildings and homes. Here is what you need to know about this scheme, which could result in additional expenditure for those concerned.

How does the PPPT work?

First, it is important to note that the PPPT is not binding. Put simply, it is a proposal for collective work to be carried out in the shared areas of a building over the next ten years. Co-owners then decide whether to adopt it. As the official Service-public.gouv.fr website explains, it is based on the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE), the overall technical diagnosis (DTG), or a study of the building’s structure.

According to BFM, the PPPT is intended to make future work requirements easier to anticipate by providing a clear overview of projects likely to be needed in the coming years. The process also seeks to improve the energy performance of buildings by encouraging renovation work that cuts energy use and polluting emissions.

It also helps prevent a building from deteriorating over time, as it identifies components that may wear out or fail at an early stage. In addition, it supports regular upkeep, making long-term maintenance easier and helping to enhance the value of the property.

The scheme also encourages collective decision-making among co-owners, as the PPPT becomes a genuine tool for discussion and agreement at general meetings. Lastly, it is designed to plan spending over the long term by spreading costs across several years and making the most of available financial support.

What does the PPPT contain?

The contents of a PPPT are tightly regulated. First of all, it must include a detailed record of the work required, whether this is needed to keep the building in good condition, safeguard residents’ health and safety, or support improvements in energy efficiency.

It must also state the energy performance expected once the work has been completed, together with the anticipated reduction in CO₂ emissions. The plan must additionally set out a schedule of operations over a ten-year period. Finally, it includes an overall budget estimate and an order of priority for the planned spending, providing greater clarity.

What is the difference between the PPPT and the PPT?

As explained above, the PPPT is simply a proposal for work in the shared parts of a residential building. Once approved by the co-owners, the PPPT becomes the PPT (Multi-Year Works Plan). The latter sets out the actual work to be completed during the next decade.

We hope this article has made this new legal requirement clearer, even though it may appear complex and is now essential to understand.