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RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund
Financial assistance for major rural home repairs for low-income owners
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Is the RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RCM de la Mitis — RenoRegion Fund is a Grant and Funding