How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program?

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program is funded by Saint-Eustache

What are Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program's eligibility criterias?

The business must be located in an eligible sector of Saint-Eustache. Eligible works must result in at least a 20% increase in the building's municipal property assessment. All work must be performed by a contractor holding a valid license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program

Last Update: May 16, 2025

Saint-Eustache, QC

Provides property tax credits for eligible development and renovation projects

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Saint-Eustache

Status

Open

Overview of the Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program program

The Saint-Eustache Tax Credit Program offers property owners in commercial, residential, or industrial sectors a tax credit covering increased municipal taxes resulting from eligible construction, renovation, or densification projects, with the credit applying to the first $1,000,000 of increased property value. The program aims to support quality development and revitalization, with eligible activities including new construction, major renovations, and transformation projects that lead to at least a 20% increase in property assessment.

Financing terms and conditions

Tax credit applies only to the increase in property value, up to the first $1,000,000 increment after renovation or construction work.
The base tax credit rate for eligible projects is set according to a fixed schedule: 80% in the first year, decreasing annually over five years (e.g., 60% in year two, 40% in year three, 20% in year four).
Enhanced credit rates (up to 100%) apply to projects in designated priority sectors, projects eliminating non-compliant uses, multi-storey commercial buildings, or those with recognized environmental certification, subject to annual schedules.

Eligible projects & activities

Construction of new main buildings, including on vacant lots or following demolition of existing structures.
Expansion, renovation, or transformation of existing main buildings.
Conversion of properties to replace non-compliant uses with permitted uses.
Development of mixed-use projects combining residential and commercial spaces.
Projects aimed at achieving recognized environmental certifications.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 97,500

Transformation of outdated office into multi-tenant business centre

$ 72,000

Major renovation and expansion of a retail storefront

$ 55,000

Expansion and green certification of a food processing plant

$ 20,000

Conversion of warehouse to eco-friendly loft apartments

$ 40,000

Redevelopment of residential complex to increase density and value

$ 99,500

Construction of new mixed-use building with retail and condos

Eligibility criteria of the Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program program

The applicant's project must be located within the designated eligible sectors of Saint-Eustache.
The project must be of a commercial, industrial, or residential nature, as defined by the program.
The project must result in an increase of at least 20% in the municipal property assessment value of the building compared to its previous value.
The work must be carried out by a contractor holding a valid licence issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.
The construction or renovation must begin after the permit is issued and be completed within the period specified by local urban planning regulations.

Who is eligible?

Commercial enterprises located within designated sectors of Saint-Eustache
Industrial businesses within identified eligible zones
Residential property owners undertaking qualified projects

Eligible geographic areas

City of Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Projects within the designated sectors of Saint-Eustache: Industrial sector, 25e Avenue/Autoroute 640 sector, Vieux-Saint-Eustache sector, Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé Sud sector, and Chemin de la Grande-Côte sector

How to apply to the Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program program

Obtain the application form

Contact the urban planning department at urbanisme@saint-eustache.ca to obtain the application form

Complete the application form

Fill out the form with required information

Submit your application

Submit the completed form to the Urban Planning and Economic Development Department at 1, Place de la Gare, office 101

Project evaluation and eligibility

Your project will be evaluated by an analysis committee according to a grid of criteria
Eligibility will be determined based on Regulation 1893 and project scoring

Additional information

The amount of tax credit applies only to the first million dollars ($1,000,000) of increased property value after completion of the eligible work.
The percentage of the tax credit decreases annually over a five-year period according to predefined rates based on sector and project category.
Separate municipal regulations apply depending on the specific sector where the project is located.
The building must comply with current regulations for mixed-use or commercial occupancy in some cases.