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Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste
Supports construction of affordable housing for low- and modest-income households
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec – Volet 1 provides a base grant plus additional subsidies, up to a usual maximum of 80% of total project costs for non‑profit, cooperative and public bodies or 60% for private entities, to support affordable housing projects for low- or modest-income households. Funding covers eligible new construction or acquisition-renovation of residential buildings intended for seniors with slight loss of autonomy, families or individuals, under calls for projects when open.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new residential buildings offering affordable housing units for low- or modest-income households (seniors, families, single persons).
- Acquisition and renovation of existing buildings to create or upgrade affordable housing units for low- or modest-income households.
- Development of affordable housing projects that integrate environmental measures as part of the building design or renovation.
- Implementation of affordable housing projects in municipalities where market rents are too low to ensure project viability.
- Affordable housing projects developed on sites where the land acquisition cost is high.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public housing offices
- Non-profit organizations
- Housing cooperatives
- Private sector enterprises active in real estate
- Recognized post-secondary educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Private-sector companies that want to develop housing projects specifically intended for victims of domestic violence.
- Private-sector companies that want to develop housing projects specifically intended for clients requiring emergency housing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located in the province of Québec, Canada.
Additional information
- No call for projects is currently open for this component; applications can only be submitted during official calls for projects.
- A realization and operation agreement between the applicant and the Société d’habitation du Québec must be signed before construction work begins.
- It is possible, for selected projects, to request the reservation of rent supplement units under the Programme de supplément au loyer Québec (PSLQ).
- Applicants can subscribe to the PHAQ newsletter to receive updates on the program, future calls for projects and relevant documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste?
The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec – Volet 1 provides a base grant plus additional subsidies, up to a usual maximum of 80% of total project costs for non‑profit, cooperative and public bodies or 60% for private entities, to support affordable housing projects for low- or modest-income households. Funding covers eligible new construction or acquisition-renovation of residential buildings intended for seniors with slight loss of autonomy, families or individuals, under calls for projects when open.
How much funding can be received?
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste program?
To be eligible for the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste program, you must:
Applicant must operate in the real estate/housing sector.
Eligible applicants include housing offices, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, private-sector enterprises, or recognized post-secondary institutions.
Project must be carried out in a building owned by the applicant with perpetual ownership rights.
What expenses are eligible under Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste?
Construction of new residential buildings offering affordable housing units for low- or modest-income households (seniors, families, single persons).
Acquisition and renovation of existing buildings to create or upgrade affordable housing units for low- or modest-income households.
Development of affordable housing projects that integrate environmental measures as part of the building design or renovation.
Implementation of affordable housing projects in municipalities where market rents are too low to ensure project viability.
Affordable housing projects developed on sites where the land acquisition cost is high.
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste?
You can contact Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) by email at phaq@shq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste available?
The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 1 : Projets pour ménages à revenu faible ou modeste is a Grant and Funding
