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Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites

Heritage housing support in Quebec City

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

Record updated

Funding available
$ 960,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners
See full eligibility

Overview

Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites supports property owners in Quebec City’s declared heritage sites through subsidies of 30% to 50% for housing rehabilitation and new residential supply. Eligible work includes major defect repairs, residential recycling, and construction or expansion of housing units.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$960,000
Financing goals
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

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

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Program rules updated in official regulations

The official regulations now spell out limits on costs for partially residential buildings, a written withdrawal process, and new reserve and sinistre rules for subsidy amounts.

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The official regulations now limit eligible costs for partially residential buildings to work on the residential portion, with common-area work counted only in proportion to the residential floor area. They also add a written withdrawal process, and the request is canceled when the notice is received, with any waiting-list position or reserved subsidy amount lost. The subsidy rules were also clarified for reserve amounts: no new provisional reserve can be made once funds are exhausted, any excess payment depends on new appropriations, and the conditional commitment lapses if no new funding is appropriated within 12 months of the final payment. For sinistre-related work, damage to eligible items is excluded from eligible costs and a reserve may be adjusted or canceled if the building loses more than 50% of its value.

Official source: reglements.ville.quebec.qc.ca
October 2, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners
  • Duly authorized representatives of a property owner

Who is not eligible

  • Properties owned in whole or in part by the City of Québec, a provincial or federal government, a public or parapublic corporation whose majority of members is appointed by a government or whose majority funding comes from a government source, or a public or private health and social services establishment
  • Student residence buildings attached in whole or in part to a public or private educational institution
  • Properties whose operation is subject to the Act respecting tourist accommodation establishments, other than a primary residence establishment
  • Properties that have already received or been reserved for a subsidy under this program, except a building whose renovation work under articles 12 to 16 was completed and whose final subsidy payment was made more than 10 years ago
  • Properties owned by a cooperative or non-profit organization receiving ongoing assistance to cover operating deficits under a social housing program administered by a person described above, properties owned in whole or in part by a religious community intended to house its members, and buildings in a high-flow flood zone

Eligible expenses

  • Exterior walls.
  • Exterior openings.
  • Projections and roofing.
  • Structure and concrete, flooring, finishes and woodwork.
  • Electricity, heating and ventilation, plumbing and heating, insulation.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • The work of subdividing an existing dwelling unit to create two or more new units and the work of combining at least two existing dwelling units to create a larger one, except for work carried out on a vacant, dilapidated or under-construction space located within the area determined in Appendix II of this by-law.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Arrondissement de La Cité-Limoilou - site patrimonial déclaré du Vieux-Québec
  • Arrondissement de Sainte-Foy−Sillery−Cap-Rouge - site patrimonial déclaré de Sillery
  • Arrondissement de Charlesbourg - site patrimonial déclaré de Charlesbourg
  • Arrondissement de Beauport - site patrimonial déclaré de Beauport

Activities funded

  • Renovation and improvement of residential buildings.
  • Recycling of partially residential or non-residential buildings.
  • Construction of new dwelling units in declared heritage sites.
  • Creation of one or more residential units in a vacant, dilapidated or under-construction space located within the sector defined in Appendix II.
  • Renovation work on the fire protection components of a building containing at least two dwelling units.

How to apply

  • Complete the application on the form provided by the city.
  • Submit the application by mail, in paper format, to the office of the Environmental Control Division, or electronically to that division.
  • Attach the documents prescribed in this subsection.

Documents Needed

  • A copy of the permit or authorization certificate issued by the city, the supporting documents, and the plans and specifications for the work.
  • A copy of the authorization issued in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act (CQLR, chapter P-9.002), if applicable.
  • Any document establishing the estimated cost of the work, prepared by a person authorized to carry it out in accordance with article 30, including the list of materials supplied and their quantity.
  • A copy of the service contract entered into between the applicant and the professional responsible for general supervision of the work, when required by law.
  • When the application concerns an affordable rental unit, a draft lease specifying the amount of rent that will be charged after the work for each dwelling unit covered by the application.

Selection criteria

  • Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis once they are complete and compliant, subject to available funds.

Processing and Agreement

  • The designated official responds in writing within 30 days when the application is complete and compliant, or within 60 days if it was on a waiting list; the designated official then informs the applicant of the reserved provisional amount.
  • The city may carry out inspections to verify the eligibility of the work and compliance with the by-law's conditions.
  • Eligible work must begin within a maximum of twelve months and be completed within a maximum of 24 months following confirmation of the grant reserve; a twelve-month extension may be requested in writing before the end of the first period.
  • The request for the final grant payment must be submitted within 60 days following the work completion date or the last day of the maximum period provided for in article 31.
  • The final payment is sent to the owner by cheque within 60 days following receipt of the documents referred to, but not before the 31th day after the work completion date.

Additional information

  • The program is issued under the Entente de développement culturel concluded between the Ville de Québec and the Government of Québec.

Contacts

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

Official sources

ville.quebec.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites Program

What is the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites?

Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites supports property owners in Quebec City’s declared heritage sites through subsidies of 30% to 50% for housing rehabilitation and new residential supply. Eligible work includes major defect repairs, residential recycling, and construction or expansion of housing units.

How much funding can be received?

Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites Funds up to $960,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites program?

To be eligible for the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites program, you must: The project must be carried out in an eligible heritage-site territory. The project must concern an eligible land or building category. The works must be eligible under the program and not already completed on the reserve date.

What expenses are eligible under Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites?

Exterior walls. Exterior openings. Projections and roofing. Structure and concrete, flooring, finishes and woodwork. Electricity, heating and ventilation, plumbing and heating, insulation.

Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites?

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

Where is the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites available?

The Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Residential Restoration, Renovation, Construction and Recycling in Heritage Sites is a Grant and Funding