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Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling
Residential construction and recycling support
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- Funding available
- $ 300,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling supports eligible owners in Québec City’s revitalization zone with funding equal to 30% of eligible costs, up to $30,000 per dwelling. It covers construction of a residential building on a lot, residential recycling, and expansion or recovery of unused space to create new housing.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $300,000
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- 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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of an eligible building or land.
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs and materials supplied by the contractor.
- Construction permit costs.
- Fees for preparing plans and specifications, and other expertise fees related to the work, up to 10% of the total eligible work cost.
- GST and QST paid by the owner, net of any recovered amount.
- The cost of the guarantee plan when applicable, and the city-imposed fee.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property acquisition costs, expropriation costs, and costs incurred to prepare and publish a document at the Bureau de la publicité des droits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Revitalization zone
- Revitalization zone - Saint-Roch district
Activities funded
- Construction of a residential building on a lot.
- Residential recycling.
- Expansion of a residential building.
- Recovery of unused space to create new dwellings.
How to apply
- Send the application by email with the completed eligibility form and proof of ownership, all in a single email.
- After receiving the payment notice, pay the file-opening fees.
- The file is taken in charge and a technician visits the site.
- Apply for the permit online, then send the detailed quote, the issued construction permit and its conditions, and a copy of the approved work plans to the technician.
- Pay any additional fees if required, then wait for written authorization before starting the work.
- Complete the work, send the final invoices to the technician, and receive the subsidy by cheque.
Documents Needed
- The completed eligibility form.
- Proof of ownership, such as a tax bill or deed of acquisition.
- An affidavit or solemn declaration confirming that the information provided is true and complete.
- If the works require it, a copy of the construction permit and supporting documents, and copies of the plans and specifications prepared by a qualified professional plus the supervision contract.
- A detailed quote and a copy of the approved work plans.
Selection criteria
- Complete and conforming applications are processed first come, first served, subject to available funds.
Processing and Agreement
- Once all conditions are met, the director confirms the provisional subsidy reservation.
- For work-related subsidies, the work must begin within 12 months and be completed within 24 months after reservation confirmation.
- If the owner misses the deadline or sells the property subject to the reservation, the reservation is cancelled and any amount paid must be reimbursed, when applicable.
- After the work is finished, the owner must submit the payment request within 3 months.
- If all conditions are met, the director issues the subsidy by cheque; at the owner’s request, reserves over $25,000 may be paid in three instalments when the work reaches 40%, 75%, and 100% completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling Program
What is the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling?
Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling supports eligible owners in Québec City’s revitalization zone with funding equal to 30% of eligible costs, up to $30,000 per dwelling. It covers construction of a residential building on a lot, residential recycling, and expansion or recovery of unused space to create new housing.
How much funding can be received?
Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling program?
To be eligible for the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling program, you must:
The project must be in Québec City’s revitalization zone.
The eligible property must be a non-residential building, a partially non-residential building, or a vacant lot intended for rental housing.
The work must create no more than 6 new dwellings.
What expenses are eligible under Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling?
Labour costs and materials supplied by the contractor.
Construction permit costs.
Fees for preparing plans and specifications, and other expertise fees related to the work, up to 10% of the total eligible work cost.
GST and QST paid by the owner, net of any recovered amount.
The cost of the guarantee plan when applicable, and the city-imposed fee.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling?
You can contact Quebec City by email at habitation@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 418 641-6186.
Where is the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling available?
The Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rénovation Québec — New Construction and Residential Recycling is a Grant and Funding