grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 07, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get a financial support for the construction of residential multiple-unit buildings (up to 3 storeys and 600m2 or less) using energy efficiency methods that exceed current standards.

grant_single_labels|projects

This grant is accessible to companies constructing buildings within a designated geographical area. Only projects located in certain regions are considered for eligibility under the program.
  • Projects must be situated in Québec, Canada.
  • Locations must be below the 51st parallel in Québec.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$160,000

Building an energy-efficient triplex with sustainable materials

$170,000

Developing a quadruplex with sustainable energy solutions

$75,000

Revitalization of a duplex with energy-efficient upgrades

$200,000

Construction of a duplex with high energy performance standards

$250,000

Construction of a low-rise residential building with high energy performance standards

$150,000

Building a triplex with energy-efficient design

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant requires adherence to several specific construction and project criteria.
  • The habitation must be constructed by an entrepreneur certified as Novoclimat by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ).
  • The project must be enrolled in the program before construction begins and meet all program requirements.
  • The building must have a residential purpose, specifically as a duplex, triplex, quadruplex, or buildings of up to 3 stories and 600 m² or less.
  • The primary source of energy for heating must be electricity or residual forest biomass.
  • The construction must be located in Quebec and south of the 51st parallel.
  • The building must be a newly constructed property or undergoing major renovation.
  • For buildings with mixed usage, residential habitation must account for 33% or more of the building's floor area.
  • If heat pumps are installed as the heating system, they must be listed as eligible for financial assistance.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for this grant include residential construction contractors and developers in Quebec who are certified under the Novoclimat program. To qualify, the companies need to meet specific criteria such as building new residential buildings that meet energy efficiency standards.
  • Residential construction contractors
  • Developers in Quebec

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Novoclimat grant encourages the development of energy-efficient residential buildings. Eligible projects involve constructing multi-unit residential buildings adhering to specified energy performance standards.
  • Construction of duplex, triplex, and quadruplex residential buildings.
  • Development of residential buildings of 3 floors or less and 600 m² or less.
  • Projects adopting electricity or residual forest biomass as primary heating energy.
  • Construction of newly built residential buildings or undergoing major renovations.
  • Installation of eligible heat pumps for additional financial assistance.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The grant includes financial support for project development based on the type of building and number of housing units.
  • Construction costs for private housing with variable support per unit depending on the number of bedrooms.
  • Construction costs for social housing with higher variable support per unit depending on the number of bedrooms.
  • Additional funding available for eligible heat pump installations.

grant_single_labels|criteria

Novoclimat - Petit bâtiment multilogement has evaluation criteria that include being residential buildings like duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes, having electricity or residual forest biomass as the main heating energy, being located in Quebec below the 51st parallel, and being new buildings or undergoing major renovations.
  • Residential buildings eligible for Novoclimat – Petit bâtiment multilogement include duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes, as well as buildings with up to three floors and 600 m2 or less.
  • The main heating energy source must be electricity or residual forest biomass.
  • The buildings must be located in Quebec under the 51st parallel and be new constructions or undergoing major renovations.
  • In the case of mixed-use buildings, residential areas must represent at least 33% of the building's floor area.
  • Additional financial assistance is available for projects using heat pumps from the approved list of eligible heat pumps.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Registration
    • Check the preliminary eligibility of the project based on Novoclimat requirements.
    • Complete the necessary registration forms, including the Requérant, Architecture and Mécanique forms.
    • Submit the registration forms for preliminary analysis to verify eligibility and compliance with program objectives.
  • Step 2: Monitoring
    • Begin the construction or renovation project under the guidance of a certified Novoclimat contractor.
    • Undergo regular inspections and evaluations by a designated advisor to ensure conformity with the program standards.
    • Complete and submit the inspection form.
  • Step 3: Certification
    • Ensure the building meets all Novoclimat program requirements, as verified through inspections and testing.
    • Submit the Homologation form to receive official certification from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MERN).
  • Step 4: Financial Assistance
    • Receive financial aid from Novoclimat as the promoter of the certified project.
    • The aid amount will be determined according to the building type and the number of housing units.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The program emphasizes the use of electricity or residual forest biomass for heating to ensure energy efficiency and environmental considerations.
  • The financial assistance is tiered based on the number of rooms in the residences, offering higher amounts for larger multifamily units.
  • Supplementary financial support is available specifically for projects that incorporate eligible heat pump systems listed by the program.
  • Certified Novoclimat entrepreneurs by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) are crucial for the buildings to meet the program's stringent energy standards.
  • Although certified construction is required, the inspection and testing services to ensure compliance are provided to the buyer, entrepreneur, and promoter free of charge.
  • The financial aid for social housing buildings is significantly higher than for private buildings, promoting affordable housing development.

grant_single_labels|documents

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings

Apply to this program

More grants like this