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Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite
Support for pyrrhotite-damaged residences
Offered by
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Owners of a residential building damaged by pyrrhotite located on the territory of the City of Trois-Rivières
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Overview
Trois-Rivières offers support to owners of residential buildings damaged by pyrrhotite on its territory through a program managed by the City. It covers property assessment review and financial aid for foundation replacement, drainage, basement reconstruction, and related finishing work.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Revision of the property assessment for the next triennial roll, where applicable
- Replacement of foundations damaged by pyrrhotite
- Reconstruction of basement rooms after foundation replacement
Documents Needed
- A copy of the laboratory expertise report, if the City does not already have it
- A copy of the building plans
- The law firm correspondence stating the amount the applicant is entitled to under the program, for wave 3 indemnification cases
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of a residential building damaged by pyrrhotite located on the territory of the City of Trois-Rivières
- Applicants whose residential unit serves as a primary residence for at least one person, tenant or owner
Who is not eligible
- Buildings sold after 22 June 2011 are not eligible for financial assistance
Eligible expenses
- Foundation replacement work, including excavation, demolition, new concrete work, drainage, backfill, and related basement mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Basement reconstruction work needed after foundation replacement, including framing, drywall, flooring, painting, electrical installation, insulation, doors, mouldings, cabinets, and vanity
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Foundation or basement dismantling or repair work before the file is signed
- Tools such as hammers, drills, and saws
- Landscaping work
- Roadway or driveway surfacing work such as paving or asphalt, repair or replacement of wooden galleries, and garden accessories such as pools, spas, and sheds
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Trois-Rivières
How to apply
- Contact the Direction de l’évaluation by phone, email, or in person and provide a copy of the laboratory report attesting to the presence of pyrrhotite
- Submit the application to the City of Trois-Rivières by mail or in person with the required attachments
- If you plan to hire a contractor, provide two detailed quotations from RBQ-licensed contractors with the completed and signed synthesis forms
- If you plan to do the basement work yourself, complete the form for estimating and allocating costs for owner-performed basement restoration work
Processing and Agreement
- A person responsible will contact the applicant to explain the next steps
- Depending on budget availability, an inspector will contact the applicant for the initial inspection and will visually inspect the house and photograph the foundations and existing basement layout
- The inspector will analyze the file and establish the maximum financial aid based on the work estimate, then the City of Trois-Rivières will sign the certificate of admissibility and issue the construction permit
- Work may begin only after those steps are completed, and work done before approval is not eligible
- After the work is completed, the owner must contact the inspector for the final inspection, the Rapport d’avancement des travaux must be signed, and the cheque should arrive within a maximum of thirty days
Additional information
- The program is managed by the City of Trois-Rivières on behalf of the SHQ.
- The SHQ announced that the program has been reopened exclusively for cases involving wave 3.
- The City may conduct an external visit to corroborate the information provided in the file.
- For some files, cost quotations for the work may be requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite Program
What is the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite?
Trois-Rivières offers support to owners of residential buildings damaged by pyrrhotite on its territory through a program managed by the City. It covers property assessment review and financial aid for foundation replacement, drainage, basement reconstruction, and related finishing work.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite program, you must:
Own a residential building damaged by pyrrhotite
The building must be located on the territory of the City of Trois-Rivières
The residential unit must serve as a primary residence and the applicant must have a laboratory report signed by a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or the Ordre des géologues du Québec
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite?
Revision of the property assessment for the next triennial roll, where applicable
Replacement of foundations damaged by pyrrhotite
Reconstruction of basement rooms after foundation replacement
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at 311@v3r.net or by phone at 311.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite available?
The Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite is a Grant and Funding