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Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code

Assistance for bringing septic systems into compliance

Offered by
Quebec City

Record updated

Funding available
$ 49,500
Up to 90% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
The owner of an eligible property.
See full eligibility

Overview

The Septic System Compliance Grant program helps eligible owners in the watershed of the Saint-Charles River intake, in Quebec, Lac-Delage and Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, with rates up to 90 % and 49 500 $. It supports the replacement of wastewater systems, dismantling, compliant installation and revegetation.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$49,500
Maximum share of project costs
90%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Québec septic replacement program rules updated

The official program text now confirms new application documents and process details, and it clarifies which systems and properties are eligible.

See more

The official program text now confirms that an eligible project can include replacement of a compliant system when a professional recommends it, and it clarifies exclusions tied to discharge volume, tourist-accommodation use, and non-residential use. It also adds application instructions: the request is filed online, paper is available by request, two quotes from distinct contractors are required, additional professional evidence may be needed, and the City pays within 60 days after receiving a complete and compliant application.

Official source: reglements.ville.quebec.qc.ca
September 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • The owner of an eligible property.
  • The duly authorized representative of the owner.
  • The condominium syndicate or owners' association when the condominium property is managed by a syndicate or association.
  • The person who will act as the representative when the condominium property is managed by several owners not organized as an association.

Eligible expenses

  • The cost of labor.
  • The cost of acquiring a device compliant with the regulations referred to in Chapter I.
  • The cost of other materials supplied by the contractor, excluding those supplied by the owner.
  • The cost of issuing the municipal permit or authorization certificate, as well as professional fees for preparing the plans and specifications, including, where required, surveying or biologist fees, work supervision and compliance certification.
  • The amount of GST and QST paid by the owner, less, if applicable, any amount recovered by the owner.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • The replacement of a compliant device in order to increase its hydraulic capacity.
  • Correction or replacement work on a private building, equipment or infrastructure affected by the replacement of the existing device with the new device.
  • Excavation or landscaping work.
  • Any material acquired by the owner as well as the work carried out by the owner.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Watershed of the Saint-Charles River intake.
  • Vulnerability areas illustrated on the plans in Annex I.
  • Territory of the City of Quebec.
  • Territory of the City of Lac-Delage.
  • Territory of the municipality of the United Townships of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury.

Activities funded

  • Replacement of a domestic wastewater collection, reception or treatment device with a compliant device.
  • Dismantling, decommissioning and disposal of the existing device.
  • Acquisition and installation of the new compliant device.
  • Revegetation of the site.
  • Sealing or drilling of a well, where required.

How to apply

  • Fill out and sign the online application, then submit it electronically to the Building Grants Section, together with the required documents.
  • On request to the Building Grants Section, also complete an application on the paper form provided by the City and submit it to the offices of that section.
  • Once the work has been carried out, file the required documents to complete the grant application.
  • For the additional grant provided for in article 6.1, submit a report from a qualified professional and a cost study prepared by a professional.

Documents Needed

  • A copy of the municipal permit or authorization certificate, the documents submitted in support of it, the plans and specifications for the work and, where applicable, the notice of non-compliance transmitted in accordance with the regulations referred to in Chapter I.
  • Two quotes establishing the estimated total cost of the work, prepared by two different contractors authorized to carry it out, dated at most 90 days before the date of the application.
  • When it concerns the replacement of a device whose age will not exceed 30 years before the 31 March 2029 and whose replacement is recommended by a professional authorized for that purpose, a certificate from that professional.
  • An itemized invoice for the work carried out, a certificate that it was carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, a copy of the engineer’s invoice and any other document deemed necessary for a proper understanding of the application and analysis of its compliance.
  • For the additional grant provided for in section 6.1, a report from a professional authorized for that purpose and a cost study prepared by a professional.

Selection criteria

  • Grants are awarded to the owners of eligible buildings in order of the date on which compliant applications are received, subject to the availability of funds.

Processing and Agreement

  • Within a period of 60 days following receipt of a complete and compliant grant application, the City sends the applicant a cheque, made out to the owner of the building, for the amount of the grant calculated in accordance with Chapter II, Section IV.
  • If the eligible work has already been the subject of financial assistance in the form of funding under a municipal program on the date this by-law comes into force, the City instead pays the amount to the municipality that financed the work; any excess is forwarded to the applicant.
  • When an application is incomplete or non-compliant, the City sends written notice specifying the missing or non-compliant items and stating that no grant may be paid until the application is complete and compliant.
  • When an application is not eligible, the City informs the applicant in writing within a period of 30 days from the time the cause of ineligibility was identified and explains the reason.
  • An applicant who provides false, inaccurate or incomplete information forfeits the benefit of any grant reservation and, if the grant has already been paid, must repay the full amount received within ten days following the written request of the designated officer.

Additional information

  • The page summarizes the program for administrative purposes only and has no legal value.
  • Other terms may apply.
  • The program is made possible thanks to the Government of Quebec.

Contacts

isa.programme@ville.quebec.qc.ca
418 641‑6186
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code Program

What is the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code?

The Septic System Compliance Grant program helps eligible owners in the watershed of the Saint-Charles River intake, in Quebec, Lac-Delage and Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, with rates up to 90 % and 49 500 $. It supports the replacement of wastewater systems, dismantling, compliant installation and revegetation.

How much funding can be received?

Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $49,500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code program?

To be eligible for the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code program, you must: The work must be carried out on an eligible property located in a vulnerability area. The property must be a detached dwelling served by a non-compliant system or one to be replaced on the recommendation of a professional. The work must have been carried out after the 1April 2022 and in accordance with the required permits.

What expenses are eligible under Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code?

The cost of labor. The cost of acquiring a device compliant with the regulations referred to in Chapter I. The cost of other materials supplied by the contractor, excluding those supplied by the owner. The cost of issuing the municipal permit or authorization certificate, as well as professional fees for preparing the plans and specifications, including, where required, surveying or biologist fees, work supervision and compliance certification. The amount of GST and QST paid by the owner, less, if applicable, any amount recovered by the owner.

Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code?

You can contact Quebec City by email at isa.programme@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 418 641‑6186.

Where is the Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code available?

The Grant for Upgrading Autonomous Septic Systems to Code program is available across Canada.