The Program d’aide financière à la restauration patrimoniale provides up to $20,000 per financial year to support the preservation and restoration of heritage buildings within the MRC de Portneuf. Eligible activities include restoration projects that use traditional materials and methods, as well as preservation activities that maintain the original components of heritage properties.

Financing terms and conditions

The combined financial assistance from the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada, including this program, cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
A maximum of $20,000 in funding may be granted per financial year to a single property owner.
Financial assistance is provided as a non-repayable contribution, typically disbursed in a single payment after project completion and verification.

Activities funded

Restoration of original or historic components of heritage buildings using traditional materials and techniques.
Preservation activities to maintain and protect existing heritage features of buildings.
Preparation of building condition assessments or technical audits by qualified experts.
Conducting specific professional studies related to heritage preservation projects.
Archaeological studies directly linked to eligible restoration or preservation works.

Eligibility

The applicant must be the owner of a privately owned building with heritage interest, constructed before 1975, located within the MRC de Portneuf.
The building must either have an official protection status under the Cultural Heritage Act or be recognized as having good, superior, or exceptional heritage value in the MRC de Portneuf's heritage inventory and be subject to certain land use and urban planning protections.
The project must involve restoration, preservation, or preparatory work (such as technical audits or studies) related to the heritage building, following traditional methods and materials where applicable.
The applicant must complete any previously funded projects under this program, with an approved final report, before submitting a new application unless an exception is granted by the analysis committee.
The application must be validated in advance and supported by the designated development officer, and must be complete with all required documents at submission.

Who is eligible?

Private property owners of buildings with recognized heritage value in the MRC de Portneuf

Who is not eligible

Municipal organizations and their employees (wage and social benefit expenses related to municipal staff are not eligible).
Companies seeking funding for expansion (projects associated with building extension are not eligible).
Businesses intending to finance projects already completed or for which financial commitments have already been made before applying.
Organizations applying for projects already funded under other specified government programs (e.g., Aide aux immobilisations, the Program for the protection and enhancement of religious cultural heritage by the Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec; these applicants must prioritize those programs).
Companies looking to cover regular operating, administration, or management costs with this funding.

Eligible expenses

Labour costs, including professional and technical service fees directly related to restoration and preservation work.
Purchase of materials necessary for eligible restoration and preservation activities.
Rental of equipment directly associated with eligible restoration and preservation work.

Eligible geographic areas

MRC de Portneuf, Quebec

Selection criteria

Compliance of the submitted application and supporting documents.
Threat to the physical integrity of the building.
Urgency of the proposed work.
Complexity of the restoration work required (e.g., specialized techniques, rare architectural elements).
Heritage value of the building and the impact of the intervention on its heritage interest or preservation.

How to apply

Eligibility Verification

Contact the responsible development agent to verify your project's eligibility using the provided phone number.

Receipt of the application form

Once eligibility has been verified, receive the application form from the development officer.

Technical support

Participate in technical support with the MRC staff to ensure that the project is complete and ready to be submitted for analysis.

Preparation of the request

Fill out the funding application form including all required documents, as specified in the application form.

Submission of the application

Submit the complete application to the MRC of Portneuf by email at the mentioned address.

Confirmation and signature

Receive a response from the MRC regarding the acceptance or rejection of the project.
If the project is approved, sign the agreement established between the MRC and the owner of the eligible property.

Additional information

The program encourages, where possible, the purchase of goods and services within the MRC de Portneuf to optimize local economic impact.
Projects must be completed within one year following the signing of the agreement protocol, unless exceptional extensions are granted.
All work must comply with current laws and regulations.
The final report must be submitted within two months after the project's completion.

Contacts

kathleen.allard@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca

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To be eligible for the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration program, you must: The applicant must be the owner of a privately owned building with recognized heritage interest built before 1975. The building must benefit from a protection measure under the Cultural Heritage Act or be recognized in the MRC de Portneuf's built heritage inventory with additional protection.