How much funding can be received?

Downtown residential construction subsidy program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Downtown residential construction subsidy program program?

To be eligible for the Downtown residential construction subsidy program program, you must: Building located within the Île de Hull perimeter Project approved by City Council and permitted Residential portion of the building only

What expenses are eligible under Downtown residential construction subsidy program?

New construction of a 2+ storey building with at least two dwelling units on a vacant lot or an automobile parking lot. Expansion, replacement, or transformation of a building resulting in a 2+ storey building with at least two new dwelling units and an increase in residential property assessment value. Expansion or replacement of a fire-damaged building resulting in a 2+ storey building with at least two new dwelling units and an increase in residential property assessment value (compared to the pre-fire state).

Who can I contact for more information about the Downtown residential construction subsidy program?

You can contact City of Gatineau by email at sudd.programmes@gatineau.ca or by phone at 8195957331.

Is the Downtown residential construction subsidy program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Downtown residential construction subsidy program is a Grant and Funding

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Downtown residential construction subsidy program

Q: Where is the Downtown residential construction subsidy program available?

The Downtown residential construction subsidy program program is available Outaouais, Quebec.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units

Grant and Funding

Overview

Provides up to 90% support plus up to $40,000 per building to help revitalize Île de Hull through new residential construction and qualifying expansions, replacements, or transformations. Eligible activities include building new multi-unit residential buildings (2+ storeys) and adding new dwelling units under approved municipal authorizations and permits.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing

Location

Gatineau
Outaouais
Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

New construction of a 2+ storey building with at least two dwelling units on a vacant lot or an automobile parking lot.
Expansion, replacement, or transformation of a building resulting in a 2+ storey building with at least two new dwelling units and an increase in residential property assessment value.
Expansion or replacement of a fire-damaged building resulting in a 2+ storey building with at least two new dwelling units and an increase in residential property assessment value (compared to the pre-fire state).

Eligibility

The building must be located within the Île de Hull program perimeter.
The project must be approved by City Council under applicable urban planning authorizations (PIIA, conditional use, or PPCMOI).
A building permit must be issued by the City before work begins.
Work must comply with the issued building permit and all applicable municipal by-laws.
Only the residential portion of the building is eligible.

Who is eligible?

Property owners
Co-owners (condominium co-owners)

Who is not eligible

Projects including dwelling units intended for tourist accommodation governed under Québec’s tourist accommodation regulation (e.g., Airbnb-type units).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Portions of buildings used or intended to be used as tourist accommodation governed under the Québec tourist accommodation regulation (e.g., Airbnb-type units).
Commercial floor area added as part of a project (only residential areas are subsidized).

Eligible geographic areas

Île de Hull (Gatineau), within the program perimeter (Sector 1 and Sector 2)

How to apply

Step 1: Confirm project eligibility
- Ensure the building is within the Île de Hull program perimeter and in the applicable sector.
- Confirm the project fits one of the eligible work categories and applies to the residential portion only.
Step 2: Obtain required municipal approvals
- Have the project approved by City Council under the applicable authorization (PIIA, conditional use, or PPCMOI).
Step 3: File the building permit application
- Submit a complete and compliant building permit application to the City and obtain the permit before starting work.
Step 4: Submit the subsidy request through the permit/approval
- Use the complete building permit application or the Council resolution approving the PIIA/UC/PPCMOI as the subsidy application under this program.

Additional information

Program in effect from September 23, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
The subsidy applies only to the residential portion of a building (commercial areas are not subsidized).
The subsidy may be combined with another program’s subsidy, provided it is paid for residential purposes.
The subsidy is transferable only once (from the initial applicant/promoter to a first buyer who purchases directly from the promoter).