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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: May 27, 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QHAP) - Component 1: Projects for low- or modest-income households. 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 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