# DPE For Rentals In France

Last updated: 2026-06-20

## Short Answer

The DPE is the French energy-performance diagnosis for housing. It matters for rentals because energy class affects comfort, expected energy costs, and regulatory constraints for low-performing homes.

## What Renters Should Check

- Energy class from A to G.
- Estimated annual energy costs.
- DPE validity date.
- Whether the property is considered a passoire thermique.
- Any renovation or rent-increase constraints that may apply.

## Where Mansard Fits

Mansard includes DPE-related signals in its listing analysis where data is available and publishes DPE tools and guides for renters, buyers, and owners.

## Useful Mansard Pages

- DPE guide: https://mansard.app/fr/blog/guides/comment-lire-dpe-2026
- Passoire thermique guide: https://mansard.app/fr/blog/guides/passoire-thermique-guide-2026
- Passoire check: https://mansard.app/fr/tools/passoire-check
- DPE city pages: https://mansard.app/fr/dpe/paris