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Downtown residential construction subsidy program
Supports downtown residential construction and added housing units
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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)
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).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown residential construction subsidy program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Downtown residential construction subsidy program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Downtown residential construction subsidy program?
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.
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.
Where is the Downtown residential construction subsidy program available?
The Downtown residential construction subsidy program program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the Downtown residential construction subsidy program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Downtown residential construction subsidy program is a Grant and Funding