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Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Financial support for energy-efficient residential buildings
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Novoclimat – Large multiple-unit building provides financial assistance for certified energy-efficient residential construction in Quebec. It supports new private or social large multiple-unit buildings that meet Novoclimat requirements, including inspection and certification during construction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of a high-performance large multiple-unit residential building.
- Major renovation of a residential building to meet Novoclimat requirements.
- Transformation or recycling of a building that complies with all program requirements.
Documents Needed
- Completed registration form.
- Architectural plans and specifications.
- Mechanical plans and specifications.
- Conditional commitment letter from the SHQ, if applicable.
- Inspection request form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners.
- Organizations.
- Real estate developers.
- Other project applicants responsible for the building.
Who is not eligible
The grant does not specify any particular types of companies that are not eligible.
- Nothing
Eligible expenses
- Construction of a new large multiple-unit residential building.
- Major renovation projects accepted under Novoclimat.
- Transformation or recycling projects that meet all program requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, below the 51st parallel.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the registration file and confirms project inscription.
- Construction is followed by site inspections and technical checks.
- Novoclimat certification is issued once the building meets program requirements.
- Financial assistance is paid after certification.
Additional information
The Novoclimat – Grand bâtiment multilogement program aims to promote energy-efficient residential buildings. It offers financial aid to project promoters once their building is certified Novoclimat, with different aid amounts for private and social buildings.
- The program does not require the general contractor to be certified Novoclimat.
- The use of a certified ventilation specialist is mandatory.
- The project must be located below the 51st parallel in Quebec.
- The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources handles inspections at various construction stages.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings Program
What is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Novoclimat – Large multiple-unit building provides financial assistance for certified energy-efficient residential construction in Quebec. It supports new private or social large multiple-unit buildings that meet Novoclimat requirements, including inspection and certification during construction.
Who is eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program?
To be eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program, you must:
Residential building over 600 m².
Located in Quebec, below 51st parallel.
Registered before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Construction of a high-performance large multiple-unit residential building.
Major renovation of a residential building to meet Novoclimat requirements.
Transformation or recycling of a building that complies with all program requirements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC).
Where is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings available?
The Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)