Financial Assistance Program for Residences Damaged by Pyrrhotite

• A copy of the laboratory expertise report, if the City does not already have it
• A copy of the building plans
• The letter from the law firm stating the amount the applicant is entitled to under the program, for wave 3 indemnification cases

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

• 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
• Garden accessories, such as pools, spas, and sheds
• Foundation or basement dismantling or renovation work before the file is signed

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Trois-Rivières

• Admissibility of the owner and the building
• Compliance of the eligible work with the program rules
• Contractor licensing and eligibility status
• Project cost estimate based on the submitted quotations

• 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

• The City must first confirm the file and open it
• Once the necessary stages are completed, the work may begin
• After the work is completed, the owner must contact the inspector for a final inspection
• The Rapport d’avancement des travaux must be signed by the owner, the company representative if applicable, and the inspector
• After all required documents are completed and attached to the file, the inspector requests issuance of the cheque, which should arrive within a maximum of thirty days

• 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.