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Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program

Building renewal support for Racine area

Offered by
Quebec City
Official source: ville.quebec.qc.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 150,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
June 30, 2027
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Owners of an eligible building.
See full eligibility

Overview

Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program supports building owners in the commercial core of Rue Racine in Loretteville, Arrondissement de La Haute-Saint-Charles, with a subsidy equal to 70% of eligible costs up to $150,000 per building to revitalize existing properties. Eligible work includes building-envelope renovation, signage work, and accessibility ramp improvements.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$150,000
Maximum share of project costs
70%
Financing goals
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Québec grant process and review rules updated

The official rules now spell out written review timelines, notice requirements for added eligible work, and how reserve amounts may be adjusted.

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The official rules now state that a written response is due within 60 days once an application is complete and compliant, or within 90 days for an application on the waiting list after new funds are allocated or committed funds are released. They also add a written notice requirement for changes affecting the provisional reserve, including added eligible work, with notice at least two business days before the work begins; otherwise, no amount above the initial reserve may be granted for that work. The municipality must then respond within 30 days and may increase the reserve only if funds are available.

Official source: reglements.ville.quebec.qc.ca
September 28, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Owners of an eligible building.
  • A syndicate or owners’ association when the building is a condominium managed by that syndicate or association.

Who is not eligible

  • Buildings owned in whole or in part by the City, a provincial or federal government, a public or parapublic corporation mainly appointed or funded by government, or a public or private health services establishment.
  • Buildings attached in whole or in part to a public or private educational establishment.
  • Buildings owned in whole or in part by a religious community, or located in a flood zone.
  • Buildings that have or had a subsidy or subsidy reserve under this program, except when the final payment was made more than 10 years ago; for accessibility ramp work only, a building remains eligible for 5 years after eligible work was executed without additional work.
  • Buildings that have or had a subsidy or subsidy reserve under R.V.Q. 2883.

Eligible expenses

  • The cost of labour.
  • The cost of materials supplied by the contractor, excluding those supplied by the owner.
  • The cost of the permit or authorization certificate issued by the city.
  • Professional fees, when billed by a member of a professional corporation, for the preparation of plans and specifications, as well as all other expert fees related to the carrying out of eligible work up to a maximum amount equivalent to ten percent (10 %) of the actual cost of the work performed.
  • The amount of the Goods and Services Tax and the Quebec sales tax paid by the owner, less, as applicable, any amount recovered by the owner.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Building or property maintenance work, such as painting, cleaning an element, or repointing a masonry exterior cladding.
  • Materials supplied by the owner.
  • The amount of damage caused by a disaster to an element covered by eligible work.
  • Damage resulting from improper execution of the work.

Eligible geographic areas

  • The commercial core of Rue Racine in Loretteville, Arrondissement de La Haute-Saint-Charles.

Activities funded

  • Renovation of the building envelope.
  • Installation, replacement, modification, or removal of a sign and its structure.
  • Development of an exterior space in the front yard or side yard.
  • Construction or renovation of an accessibility ramp for people with reduced mobility.

How to apply

  • Complete and sign the prescribed form provided by the city.
  • Submit the application electronically to the attention of the Division of Strategic Land Planning.
  • Attach the prescribed documents to this subsection.

Documents Needed

  • The prescribed form provided by the city, completed and signed.
  • A copy of the permit or authorization certificate issued by the city, the supporting documents submitted with it, and the plans and specifications for the work.
  • Two bids establishing the estimated total cost of the work, prepared by two separate contractors authorized to carry it out and dated no more than 90 days before the application.
  • The service contract entered into between the applicant and the professional responsible for general supervision of the work, when required by law.
  • Any other document deemed necessary for a proper understanding of the application and for analyzing its compliance with the conditions of these regulations.

Selection criteria

  • Applications are awarded in chronological order of receipt until the available funds are exhausted.

Processing and Agreement

  • If the application is incomplete or non-compliant, a written notice is sent within the 30 days and no grant amount may be reserved until it is complete and compliant.
  • If the application is not eligible, the applicant is informed in writing within the 30 days following the determination of the reason for ineligibility.
  • The city may conduct inspections to verify the eligibility of the work and compliance with the terms of the by-law.
  • Within 90 days following a complete and compliant request for an interim payment, the city sends a cheque to the property owner.
  • Within 60 days following a complete and compliant request for final payment, the designated officer sends confirmation of the total amount of the grant; failing to provide the required documents, the grant reserve is cancelled and repayment of any amount already paid as an interim payment may be required.

Contacts

Habitation@ville.quebec.qc.ca
418 641-6186

Official sources

ville.quebec.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program Program

What is the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program?

Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program supports building owners in the commercial core of Rue Racine in Loretteville, Arrondissement de La Haute-Saint-Charles, with a subsidy equal to 70% of eligible costs up to $150,000 per building to revitalize existing properties. Eligible work includes building-envelope renovation, signage work, and accessibility ramp improvements.

How much funding can be received?

Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program program?

To be eligible for the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program program, you must: The building must be residential, non-residential, or mixed and located in the commercial core of Rue Racine in Loretteville. Eligible renovation work must be on the building envelope and have a value of at least $20,000. The work must be carried out by a contractor with the appropriate Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence and completed within 24 months after reserve confirmation.

What expenses are eligible under Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program?

The cost of labour. The cost of materials supplied by the contractor, excluding those supplied by the owner. The cost of the permit or authorization certificate issued by the city. Professional fees, when billed by a member of a professional corporation, for the preparation of plans and specifications, as well as all other expert fees related to the carrying out of eligible work up to a maximum amount equivalent to ten percent (10 %) of the actual cost of the work performed. The amount of the Goods and Services Tax and the Quebec sales tax paid by the owner, less, as applicable, any amount recovered by the owner.

Who can I contact for more information about the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program?

You can contact Quebec City by email at Habitation@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 418 641-6186.

Where is the Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program available?

The Racine Sector Revitalization Subsidy Program program is available across Canada.