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Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding
Financial support for flood-damaged building demolition
Offered by
Funding available
$ 485,000
Deadline
Open continuously
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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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 quotes from qualified contractors holding a valid Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence.
- All permits and authorizations required to carry out the demolition.
- If you cede the land to the municipality, an offer of cession for the nominal sum of 1 $ and a municipal resolution committing to acquire the land.
- A municipal attestation confirming that the removal of residual foundations complied with laws and regulations in force.
- Demolition invoices and the notarized deed proving the cession of the land to the municipality.
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
Selection criteria
- Whether repair or reconstruction is impossible.
- Whether the municipality refuses a repair or reconstruction permit because of major damage.
- Whether the building was damaged by flooding.
How to apply
- Receive the damage report from the Ministry of Internal Security through the case officer and check that all information is complete and accurate.
- Apply to your municipality for a repair or demolition permit.
- After the municipality receives the permit, send it to the case officer so the financial assistance can be determined based on the permit issued.
- Complete and sign the choice form provided by the case officer and return it within 30 days of the date on the ministry letter; this deadline may be extended if you can show in writing that you were unable to comply.
- Before demolition begins, submit at least two quotes from qualified contractors with a valid Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence and all required permits and authorizations. If you cede the land, also provide the land transfer offer and municipal resolution.
- At the end of the work, submit the municipal attestation, demolition invoices, and notarized deed of land transfer, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- When the damage report is produced by the Ministry of Internal Security, the case officer sends you a copy.
- After the municipality receives the permit, you must send it to the case officer so the financial assistance can be determined based on the permit issued.
- You can request a review of a decision within 2 months of receiving the Ministry of Internal Security’s decision.
Additional information
- The Ministry of Internal 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.
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Start-up allowance for a business building or rental building affected by flooding Program
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 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $485,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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