Closed
Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs
Funding for special-needs affordable housing projects
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 supports affordable housing for people with special housing needs. It funds new construction or renovation projects, with eligible activities including related professional studies, construction work, and site development.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Nursing Homes
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
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 housing projects
- Renovation of existing buildings after acquisition
- Projects including housing for people with special housing needs
- Projects with shared spaces and support services, where applicable
Documents Needed
- Applicant incorporation documents or letters patent
- Board resolution authorizing the application
- Project cost budget
- Five-year projected budget
- Financial statements and annual reports for the last two years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Housing offices
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Private-sector companies
- Recognized post-secondary educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Public institutions and certain health and social service entities
- Applicants registered in the RENA
- Organizations with recent non-compliance on prior SHQ assistance
Eligible expenses
- Property acquisition and related costs
- Project preparation, permits, and professional fees
- Construction costs and standard site development
- Development and interim financing interest
- Standard furniture for common areas
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Furniture or appliances for non-chamber units
- Kitchenware, utensils, bedding, and cleaning supplies
- Housing adaptation works
- Water and sewer connection works to the site
- Costs linked to contractors registered in RENA
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Eligible projects are evaluated against program criteria and regional needs.
- The SHQ sends a written decision, then a selection letter if the project is chosen.
- A realization and operation agreement must be signed before construction starts.
- The applicant receives a refusal letter if the project is not selected.
Additional information
- Projects can be submitted at any time for Stream 2.
- A project selection letter is followed by additional information requests.
- A realization and operation agreement must be signed before construction begins.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Affordable Housing Program Quebec — Stream 3: Highly Prefabricated Multi-Unit Housing InitiativeHighly prefabricated affordable housing in Quebec
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs Program
What is the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs?
Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 supports affordable housing for people with special housing needs. It funds new construction or renovation projects, with eligible activities including related professional studies, construction work, and site development.
Who is eligible for the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs program?
To be eligible for the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs program, you must:
Housing-related applicant
Eligible organization type
Project in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs?
Construction of new housing projects
Renovation of existing buildings after acquisition
Projects including housing for people with special housing needs
Projects with shared spaces and support services, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at phaq@shq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs available?
The Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs program is available across Canada.
Is the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs?
Québec Affordable Housing Program — Stream 2 – Projects for people with special housing needs is funded by Government of Québec