
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
QC, Canada
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
grant_single|update March 8, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 7, 2022
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Grant and Funding
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- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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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.
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The Novoclimat program for small multiple-unit buildings provides financial assistance to project promoters upon successful completion and certification of energy-efficient residential buildings. The amount of financial aid varies according to the type and number of dwelling units.
- For private buildings, financial aid is as follows: $1,700 per unit for 3 bedrooms or more, $1,350 for 2 bedrooms, $1,000 for 1 bedroom (loft, 2 ½ or 3 ½), and $500 for 1 bedroom without a kitchen or bathroom.
- For social buildings, financial aid is as follows: $3,400 per unit for 3 bedrooms or more, $2,700 for 2 bedrooms, $2,000 for 1 bedroom (loft, 2 ½ or 3 ½), and $1,000 for 1 bedroom without a kitchen or bathroom.
- An additional variable amount of financial aid is available for eligible heat pumps installations.
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This grant promotes the construction of residential buildings with high energy performance in Quebec, supporting both private and social housing projects by providing financial aid for those meeting the program's standards.
- Construction of energy-efficient small multiple-unit buildings, like duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes.
- Installation of eligible heat pumps as a heating system.
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$ 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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This grant is specifically for projects situated in certain geographical areas within Quebec, Canada.
- All projects must be located within the province of Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
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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.
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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.
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