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RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
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Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
See full eligibility
Overview
The RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund (SHQ RénoRégion) offers a grant of up to $20,000 or $25,000 (depending on household income) to help low- and modest-income owner-occupants in eligible rural municipalities fix major defects in their principal residence. Eligible work includes major repairs to exterior walls, doors and windows, balconies/porches, roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, and thermal insulation, completed by a properly licensed contractor with prior authorization from the municipality or MRC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Mitis
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Major repair projects to correct serious defects in an owner-occupied primary residence located in an eligible rural municipality.
- Projects to fix major defects related to the building envelope (exterior walls, doors and windows, balconies/verandas, roof).
- Projects to correct major defects affecting the building’s structure.
- Projects to remedy major defects in essential home systems (electrical, plumbing, heating).
- Projects to address major thermal insulation deficiencies.
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Businesses (the program targets owner-occupants of residences; no eligibility provided for a business).
- Organizations whose targeted housing is located in the cities of Gatineau or Laval, or in the urban areas of Longueuil, Montreal, and Quebec City (non-eligible territories).
- Organizations whose targeted housing is located in a northern village (non-eligible).
- Organizations whose targeted housing is located on an Indian reserve (non-eligible).
Eligible expenses
- Major repair work on exterior walls.
- Work on openings (doors and windows).
- Repair or replacement of projections (galleries, balconies, etc.).
- Roofing work.
- Work on the building's structure.
- Electrical work.
- Plumbing work.
- Heating work.
- Thermal insulation work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eligible municipalities with fewer than 15,000 residents.
- Municipalities located in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine administrative region (Quebec).
- Municipalities with 15,000 residents or more that are not served by a municipal water (aqueduct) or sewer network.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the MRC (information, eligibility check)
- Email the MRC de La Mitis at mrcmitis@mitis.qc.ca to get details on the RénoRégion program and to verify your eligibility.
- If needed, contact your municipality for information.
- Step 2: Review program documents (form, guide)
- Consult the program pamphlet (depliant) made available by the MRC.
- Download the application form provided on the MRC page.
- Consult the RénoRégion page on the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ) website for additional program details.
- Step 3: Home inspection (major deficiencies verification)
- Have an SHQ-accredited inspector confirm the presence of an eligible major deficiency during a home visit.
- Step 4: Obtain authorization before work (municipality/MRC approval)
- Obtain authorization from the municipality or the MRC before starting any work.
- Step 5: Plan the work with a licensed contractor (RBQ licence)
- Select an entrepreneur/contractor holding the appropriate Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence to carry out the work.
- Step 6: Submit the application (send to provider)
- Submit your request directly to the MRC de La Mitis by email at mrcmitis@mitis.qc.ca.
Additional information
- An accredited SHQ inspector must confirm the presence of an eligible major defect during a home visit.
- The uniformized value of the dwelling is calculated by multiplying the building value (excluding land) by the comparative factor shown on the municipal assessment notice.
- Repairs must be carried out by a contractor holding an appropriate licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ).
- The owner must obtain authorization from the municipality or the MRC before starting the work.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund Program
What is the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund?
The RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund (SHQ RénoRégion) offers a grant of up to $20,000 or $25,000 (depending on household income) to help low- and modest-income owner-occupants in eligible rural municipalities fix major defects in their principal residence. Eligible work includes major repairs to exterior walls, doors and windows, balconies/porches, roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, and thermal insulation, completed by a properly licensed contractor with prior authorization from the municipality or MRC.
How much funding can be received?
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund program?
To be eligible for the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund program, you must:
Owner-occupant household with low or modest income.
Residence located in an eligible municipality/territory (e.g., under 15,000 residents, or in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, or without aqueduct/sewer network).
Applicant is the owner and occupies the dwelling as their primary residence (max. 2 units).
What expenses are eligible under RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund?
Major repair work on exterior walls.
Work on openings (doors and windows).
Repair or replacement of projections (galleries, balconies, etc.).
Roofing work.
Work on the building's structure.
Electrical work.
Plumbing work.
Heating work.
Thermal insulation work.
Who can I contact for more information about the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund?
You can contact La Mitis RCM by email at mrcmitis@mitis.qc.ca or by phone at 4187758445.
Where is the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund available?
The RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.