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Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation

Supports housing projects for people with specific accommodation needs
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)
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 – Stream 2 supports new construction or renovation housing projects that include units for people with specific housing needs (e.g. people with disabilities, mental health issues, victims of violence, refugees, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness). Depending on the applicant type, selected projects can receive a base subsidy plus additional contributions up to a maximum of 80% (for NPOs, co-ops, housing offices or similar entities) or 60% (for private entities and others) of total eligible project costs.
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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
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
  • Persons with Disabilities
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 construction projects that create housing units for people with specific housing-related support needs.
  • Renovation projects carried out as part of an acquisition to adapt or improve existing buildings into suitable housing for target client groups.
  • Housing projects that integrate dedicated units for people with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
  • Housing projects that provide residential units for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, including those facing mental health, behavioural or substance use challenges.
  • Housing projects offering units specifically reserved for vulnerable client groups such as victims of violence, people in difficulty (adults or minors) or refugees.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Public housing offices (office d’habitation)
  • Non-profit organizations involved in real estate activities
  • Housing cooperatives
  • Private sector real estate enterprises
  • Recognized postsecondary educational institutions involved in real estate projects

Who is not eligible

  • Private companies that want to develop projects specifically for people who are victims of domestic violence.
  • Private companies that want to develop projects intended for clients needing emergency housing.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations located in the province of Quebec, Canada, and registered or recognized under Quebec’s regulatory framework (e.g. listed in the Registre des entreprises du Québec where applicable).

Additional information

  • Project proposals can be submitted at any time; this component is not limited to periodic calls for projects.
  • The program framework has been modified by decrees dated December 18, 2024 and May 7, 2025, which may affect current and future projects.
  • For selected projects, key reference documents include the project evaluation grid, regional needs, maximum rents and incomes, municipal weighting factors, and best practices guide.
  • Applicants can subscribe to the PHAQ newsletter to receive updates on the program, future calls for projects and new documentation.

Contacts

phaq@shq.gouv.qc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation. 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 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation?

The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec – Stream 2 supports new construction or renovation housing projects that include units for people with specific housing needs (e.g. people with disabilities, mental health issues, victims of violence, refugees, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness). Depending on the applicant type, selected projects can receive a base subsidy plus additional contributions up to a maximum of 80% (for NPOs, co-ops, housing offices or similar entities) or 60% (for private entities and others) of total eligible project costs.

How much funding can be received?

Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation program?

To be eligible for the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation program, you must: Applicant must carry out activities related to real estate. Eligible applicants: housing office, non-profit organization, cooperative, private-sector enterprise, or recognized postsecondary educational institution. Project must be in a building owned by the applicant with perpetual ownership rights and serve at least one of the targeted client groups.

What expenses are eligible under Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation?

New construction projects that create housing units for people with specific housing-related support needs. Renovation projects carried out as part of an acquisition to adapt or improve existing buildings into suitable housing for target client groups. Housing projects that integrate dedicated units for people with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities. Housing projects that provide residential units for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, including those facing mental health, behavioural or substance use challenges. Housing projects offering units specifically reserved for vulnerable client groups such as victims of violence, people in difficulty (adults or minors) or refugees.

Who can I contact for more information about the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation?

You can contact Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) by email at phaq@shq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation available?

The Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation is a Grant and Funding

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