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Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners
Support for heat pumps in social housing
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing supports the installation of heat pumps in social housing managed by housing offices. It covers heat pump purchase and installation, related work, and maintenance costs, with reimbursement through Hydro-Québec and the SHQ.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of heat pumps in social housing units
- Maintenance of installed heat pumps during the first four years
Documents Needed
- Organization number and SHQ-authorized building numbers
- Meter number for each installation address
- Purchase and installation invoices
- Photo of the outdoor unit nameplate showing model and serial number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Housing offices
- Organizations managing social housing buildings
Who is not eligible
- Applicants other than housing offices
- Buildings not managed by a housing office
Eligible expenses
- Heat pump purchase and installation costs
- Non-recoverable taxes on the heat pumps
- Related work and site restoration
- Visual screens for outdoor units
- Maintenance costs for the first four years
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contracts and tenders used as supporting documents instead of invoices
- Heat pumps not meeting the program’s admissibility requirements
- Projects without SHQ approval before contracting
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The SHQ reviews newly created projects on a quarterly basis.
- The SHQ sends its decision to the housing office and the service centre.
- Hydro-Québec is informed of the selected projects.
- Once approved, the housing office can award the contract and submit the claim.
Additional information
- The project must be approved by the SHQ before any contract is signed.
- A detailed participant guide is available for housing offices.
- The applicant should track the application status in the LogisVert portal.
- Common document issues may lead to refusal, including illegible or incomplete supporting files.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners Program
What is the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing supports the installation of heat pumps in social housing managed by housing offices. It covers heat pump purchase and installation, related work, and maintenance costs, with reimbursement through Hydro-Québec and the SHQ.
How much funding can be received?
Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program?
To be eligible for the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program, you must:
Housing offices only
Eligible social housing buildings
Eligible new heat pumps
What expenses are eligible under Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
Installation of heat pumps in social housing units
Maintenance of installed heat pumps during the first four years
Who can I contact for more information about the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at expertise.technique@shq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 833 396-1888.
Where is the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners available?
The Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners is a Grant and Funding