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Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding
Financial support for flood-damaged building demolition
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 485,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for the demolition of a flood-affected business or rental building. It also supports related safety, demolition, and land transfer steps when a building cannot be repaired or is demolished voluntarily.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 485,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demolition of a flood-damaged business or rental building.
- Voluntary demolition of a flood-damaged building.
- Transfer of the land to the municipality.
Documents Needed
- At least two contractor quotes.
- All required permits and authorizations.
- Municipal attestation of compliant demolition work.
- Invoices for demolition work.
- Notarized deed proving land transfer, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business building owners.
- Rental building owners.
Eligible expenses
- Building demolition and safe disposal of debris.
- Demolition of related structures such as garages or sheds.
- Professional services needed for the demolition choice.
- Urgent and temporary work costs.
- Access road damage repairs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry of Public Security issues a damage report.
- The municipality reviews the permit request for repair or demolition.
- The applicant sends the permit to the case officer for funding determination.
- A signed choice form must be returned to confirm the option selected.
- Supporting documents must be submitted before and after the work.
Additional information
- The Ministry of Public Security may review the file based on the permit issued by the municipality.
- A revision of a decision can be requested within 2 months of receiving it.
- The process requires submitting documents before and after the work.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding?
This program provides financial assistance for the demolition of a flood-affected business or rental building. It also supports related safety, demolition, and land transfer steps when a building cannot be repaired or is demolished voluntarily.
How much funding can be received?
Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding Funds up to $485,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding program?
To be eligible for the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding program, you must:
Flood-damaged business or rental building.
Demolition or land transfer required.
What expenses are eligible under Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding?
Demolition of a flood-damaged business or rental building.
Voluntary demolition of a flood-damaged building.
Transfer of the land to the municipality.
Where is the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding available?
The Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding?
Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding is funded by Government of Québec