How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2026-12-31T23:59:59Z.

Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects

Q: What are Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a housing cooperative, a non-profit organization, or a housing office managing eligible low-income housing projects.

Last Update: May 30, 2025

QC, Canada

Funds operating deficits for low-income housing organizations in Quebec

Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : December 20, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2026

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects program

The Program Authorizing the Financing of the Operating Deficit of Certain Low-Income Housing Projects provides up to 100% funding of the annual operating deficit for eligible low-income housing entities in Quebec. Its purpose is to ensure the continued availability of affordable housing by covering the gap between rental income and operation costs for qualified cooperatives, non-profit organizations, and housing offices.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers up to 100% of the annual operating deficit for eligible low-income housing projects.
The total amount of combined public financial aid (provincial, federal, and municipal, including tax credits) cannot exceed 100% of eligible expenses.
Municipalities participating in funding are required to contribute 10% of the annual operating deficit.

Eligible projects & activities

Financing of operating deficits for low-income housing projects (HLM) that no longer have existing government authorization.
Support for renovated, expanded, or reconstructed low-income housing buildings requiring new operational funding agreements.

Eligibility criteria of the Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects program

The applicant must be a cooperative, a non-profit organization, or a housing office that owns or manages an eligible low-income housing project.
The project must be part of the low-income housing portfolio for which the Société d’habitation du Québec is no longer authorized, or will no longer be authorized by December 31, 2026, to subsidize the annual operating deficit.
The project may also be eligible if it has been reconstructed or expanded with funding from the Société, under a government-approved program or decree, and lacks current authorization for operating deficit subsidy.

Who is eligible?

Cooperatives owning or managing eligible low-income housing projects
Non-profit organizations owning or managing eligible low-income housing projects
Housing offices (offices d’habitation) owning or managing eligible low-income housing projects

Who is not eligible

Private for-profit companies not operating as a cooperative, non-profit organization, or housing office.
Entities that do not own or manage eligible low-income housing projects (HLM) as defined by the program.

Eligible expenses

The annual operating deficit of eligible low-income housing properties, calculated as the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses according to the regulatory framework in force.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply to the Program authorizing the financing of the operating deficit of certain low-income housing projects program

Confirm program eligibility

Verify that your organization is a cooperative, non-profit organization, or housing office managing or owning an eligible low-income housing project (E.I.)
Ensure the E.I. is not authorized for continued deficit funding by December 31, 2026, or has been reconstructed/expanded without required funding authorization

Assess eligible financial needs

Review the applicable regulatory framework of the Non-Profit Housing Program, public and private components (PSBL)
Determine the eligible annual operating deficit as per program guidelines

Prepare application documents

Prepare required financial and operational documentation showing the deficit and compliance with program norms
Ensure supporting documents are complete for application submission

Submit the application

Submit the application and supporting documents to the Société d’habitation du Québec
Verify submission procedures and deadlines according to program guidelines

Await evaluation results

Monitor the review process for evaluation by the authorities
Respond to additional information requests if needed

Additional information

The program is authorized for the period ending December 31, 2026.
An evaluation of the program will be submitted to the Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor by August 31, 2026.
The Société d'habitation du Québec is responsible for maintaining operating agreements with involved organizations and municipalities throughout the duration of the program.