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Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households
Supports affordable housing projects for low-income households
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec supports affordable rental housing projects for low- or modest-income households and people with special housing needs. It provides a base subsidy and additional funding, with usual maximum support of 80% or 60% of total project costs depending on the applicant type.
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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-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- New housing construction for low- or modest-income households.
- Renovation projects involving the purchase of an existing building.
- Affordable housing projects for seniors, families, or single persons.
Documents Needed
- SHQ user account
- Applicant identification and NEQ
- Project selection letter, if applicable
- Board resolution model, if applicable
- Normative framework and supporting program documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects intended for victims of domestic violence, for private-sector applicants.
- Projects intended for emergency housing clients, for private-sector applicants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- Project quality and feasibility.
- Financial structure and project viability.
- Fit with identified regional housing needs.
- Environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
- Methodology and alignment with government strategies.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the call for projects
- Confirm that a call for projects is open for stream 1.
- Monitor program updates and documents.
- Step 2: Create a SHQ user account
- Create a user account if you do not already have one.
- Confirm your email address to activate the account.
- Step 3: Verify the applicant identity
- Complete the identity verification request for the applicant representative.
- Enter the applicant’s NEQ and accept the terms of use.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Review the information entered.
- Send the application through the SHQ online process.
- Step 5: Complete the financial assistance form if accepted
- Use the link provided by the SHQ to complete the financial assistance form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the SHQ shortly after submission.
- Applicants receive a response by email.
- If accepted, the applicant receives the link to the financial assistance form.
- A realization and operation agreement must be signed before construction starts.
Additional information
- Applications are only accepted during an official call for projects.
- A realization and operation agreement must be signed before construction begins.
- Selected projects may request PSLQ unit reservations.
- The SHQ user-account guide is required to access and submit the application form.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP) - Component 2: Projects for people with special housing needsSupports housing projects for people with specific accommodation needs
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households Program
What is the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households?
The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec supports affordable rental housing projects for low- or modest-income households and people with special housing needs. It provides a base subsidy and additional funding, with usual maximum support of 80% or 60% of total project costs depending on the applicant type.
How much funding can be received?
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households program?
To be eligible for the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households program, you must:
Active in real estate
Eligible applicant type
Project in applicant-owned building
What expenses are eligible under Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households?
New housing construction for low- or modest-income households.
Renovation projects involving the purchase of an existing building.
Affordable housing projects for seniors, families, or single persons.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households?
You can contact Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) by email at phaq@shq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households available?
The Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households is a Grant and Funding