PPPT: what you need to know about the new requirement

An essential step that brings extra constraints and potentially additional costs for owners.

If you have not yet come across the Projet de Plan Pluriannuel de Travaux (PPPT), the information below should be useful. For good reason: since 1 January 2025, and in line with the Climate and Resilience Law (loi Climat et résilience), all co-owned buildings that are more than 15 years old must have one drawn up, so that the renovations needed to protect buildings and homes can be anticipated in advance. Here is what you need to know about this measure, which could mean extra spending for those affected.

How does the PPPT work?

To begin with, it is worth knowing that the PPPT is not binding. Put simply, it is a proposed programme of collective works to be carried out in the communal areas of a building over the next ten years. The co-owners then decide whether it should actually be implemented.

As the official website Service-public.gouv.fr explains, it is based on an Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE), a Global Technical Diagnosis (DTG), or a study focused on the building’s structure.

As BFM points out, the purpose of the PPPT is to anticipate future repair and renovation needs more effectively by providing a clear view of the projects likely to be required in the coming years. The approach also aims to improve the energy performance of buildings, by encouraging upgrades that cut both energy consumption and polluting emissions.

It also helps prevent the building from gradually deteriorating, by spotting early on which components may wear out or fail. In addition, it supports regular upkeep, making long-term maintenance easier and helping to enhance the value of the property assets.

The system further supports collective decision-making among co-owners, because the PPPT becomes a practical tool for discussion and reaching agreement during general meetings. Finally, the intention is to plan spending over the long term by spreading costs across several years and making the most of any available financial support.

What does the PPPT contain?

The content of a PPPT is tightly set out by regulations. First, it must include a precise list of the interventions to be planned-whether to keep the building in good condition, protect residents’ safety and health, or deliver energy-efficiency improvements.

It must also state the energy performance targeted once the works are completed, as well as the expected reduction in CO₂ emissions. The plan is also accompanied by a ten-year schedule of the operations. Lastly, it includes an overall budget estimate and a prioritisation of the planned spending to make everything clearer.

PPPT vs PPT: what is the difference?

As explained above, the PPPT is only a proposal for works in the communal parts of a building. Once approved by the co-owners, the PPPT becomes the PPT (Plan pluriannuel de travaux). The PPT then sets out the actual works to be carried out over the next decade.

We hope this has helped you understand this new legal requirement more clearly-something that may seem complex, but is now essential to be aware of.