Open
Source verified September 12, 2026
R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City
Tax credit for rental housing on contaminated land
Offered by
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
The R.V.Q. 3459 of the City of Québec supports the construction of new rental housing on contaminated land through an annual residential property tax credit of up to 85 %. The program is for owners of an assessment unit in Québec application areas and covers contaminated soil rehabilitation as well as archaeological intervention.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Contaminated soil rehabilitation.
- Archaeological intervention.
Documents Needed
- The form provided by the City, duly completed and signed.
- The construction permit issued by the City authorizing the carrying out of the construction work.
- Proof establishing ownership title to the assessment unit.
- A phase I site environmental assessment report and a phase II site environmental characterization report, signed and sealed by a duly qualified professional.
- A detailed and itemized estimate of the costs of archaeological intervention work, or the invoices and supporting documents if the work was carried out before the regulation came into force, as well as any agreement or commitment to financial contribution and any other required document.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The owner of an eligible assessment unit.
Who is not eligible
- Any building included in an assessment unit owned, in whole or in part, by the State or the Société québécoise des infrastructures, by the Crown in right of Canada, by the City, by the Québec public transit authority, by an episcopal corporation, a fabrique, a religious institution or a Church, by a school service center, a school board, a general and vocational college, a designated university-level educational institution, or by a public or private institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services, or by a health and social services agency.
Eligible expenses
- Contaminated soil rehabilitation: actual quantities of contaminated soil and residual materials disposed of in authorized sites, as well as other related costs.
- Archaeological intervention: studies of archaeological potential, archaeological inventory, excavations, monitoring, and related professional fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to the management of residual granular materials (MGR), residual materials with value (MRV), hazardous residual materials (MRD) and soils
- Contingencies and sales taxes for archaeological intervention work.
Eligible geographic areas
- The application areas of Schedules I to V: La Cité-Limoilou borough, Les Rivières borough, Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge borough, Charlesbourg borough, and Beauport borough.
How to apply
- Submit an application using the form provided by the City, duly completed and signed, no later than the 120 days following the issuance of the construction permit, and attach the required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Upon receipt of a complete application, the director checks its preliminary eligibility.
- The director evaluates the environmental characterization report and the detailed cost estimate, or the invoices and supporting documents related to archaeological intervention work.
- The director notifies the owner in writing of the decision to approve or review the information within the 60 days after receipt of the application; if the decision is unfavorable, the owner has 30 days to submit observations and complete the file.
- After approval, the director sends a certificate indicating the value of the maximum eligible expenses and the maximum amount of financial assistance.
- To determine the final assistance relating to contaminated soil rehabilitation, the owner submits within the 6 months following completion of the work the attestation form and the post-rehabilitation characterization report; when all conditions are met, the director sends a notice confirming the application’s compliance and the payment terms.
Frequently Asked Questions about the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City Program
What is the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City?
The R.V.Q. 3459 of the City of Québec supports the construction of new rental housing on contaminated land through an annual residential property tax credit of up to 85 %. The program is for owners of an assessment unit in Québec application areas and covers contaminated soil rehabilitation as well as archaeological intervention.
How much funding can be received?
R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City program?
To be eligible for the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City program, you must:
The applicant must be the owner of an eligible assessment unit.
The assessment unit must be located in an application area.
What expenses are eligible under R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City?
Contaminated soil rehabilitation.
Archaeological intervention.
Where is the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City available?
The R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City program is available across Canada.
Is the R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City a grant, loan, or tax credit?
R.V.Q. 3459 — Temporary property tax credit program to stimulate construction of new rental housing on contaminated land in designated areas of Québec City is a Grant and Funding