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Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes
Support for certified energy-efficient home construction
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any individual or legal entity acting as the applicant may participate in the program.
See full eligibility
Overview
Novoclimat – Home provides $1,500 or $2,500 to certified contractors in Québec for new homes that obtain Novoclimat certification. Eligible projects cover new single-family, intergenerational, or single-family homes with an attached dwelling, including factory-built homes that meet program requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of a Novoclimat certified home
- Construction of a new single-family home, including detached, semi-detached, or row houses
- Construction of an intergenerational home
- Construction of a single-family home with an attached dwelling
- Construction of a factory-built home entirely by a Novoclimat certified company, if it meets all program criteria
Documents Needed
- Application for registration form
- Inspection form
- Certification application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any individual or legal entity acting as the applicant may participate in the program.
- Novoclimat certified contractors are eligible for contractor financial assistance under the Home component.
- Novoclimat Select certified contractors are eligible for the higher contractor financial assistance amount under the Home component.
Who is not eligible
- Self-builders may take the training, but they cannot obtain Novoclimat certification or have their home Novoclimat certified.
- Contractors that are not Novoclimat certified cannot obtain Novoclimat certification for a home.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec, south of the 51st parallel
How to apply
- Fill out and send the application for registration form to entrepreneur@novoclimat.ca.
- Wait for the preliminary analysis and the email confirming registration before beginning the work.
- Fill out the inspection form to schedule visits from the assigned Novoclimat evaluation advisor during construction.
- After the work is completed and the final inspection is successful, fill out the certification application form to have the building certified.
Processing and Agreement
- Once the registration form is received, a preliminary analysis of the project is carried out to verify eligibility and compliance with the program’s objectives and main terms.
- An email is then sent to confirm registration, after which work may begin.
- A Novoclimat evaluation advisor conducts inspections throughout construction, including visual inspections, tests, and measurements such as a blower door test.
- When the final inspection is successful and the building is judged compliant, Novoclimat certification is issued.
- Upon receipt of the certificate of compliance, the owner and the contractor receive claim forms by email, and each receives a cheque by mail within a maximum of 10 weeks after the submission of the forms.
Additional information
- The Novoclimat Normative Framework – Home is legally binding and takes precedence over other published program documents and information.
- Participants may also be eligible for a rebate on the mortgage loan insurance premium under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Éco Plus program.
- Some financial institutions offer mortgage rate discounts for the purchase of an energy efficiency house.
- Other energy-efficiency assistance may also be available, including Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes Program
What is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes?
Novoclimat – Home provides $1,500 or $2,500 to certified contractors in Québec for new homes that obtain Novoclimat certification. Eligible projects cover new single-family, intergenerational, or single-family homes with an attached dwelling, including factory-built homes that meet program requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes program?
To be eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes program, you must:
The home must be built by a Novoclimat certified contractor or a Novoclimat Select certified contractor.
The home must be registered in the program before the construction begins.
The home must be located in Québec, south of the 51st parallel, and fall within an eligible residential category.
What expenses are eligible under Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes?
Construction of a Novoclimat certified home
Construction of a new single-family home, including detached, semi-detached, or row houses
Construction of an intergenerational home
Construction of a single-family home with an attached dwelling
Construction of a factory-built home entirely by a Novoclimat certified company, if it meets all program criteria
Who can I contact for more information about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at entrepreneur@novoclimat.ca or by phone at 1-866-266-0008.
Where is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes available?
The Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes is a Grant and Funding