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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: June 19, 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
- 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 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
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
- Step 1: Receive the damage report
- Obtain the copy of the damage report from the case officer.
- Check that the information is complete and accurate.
- Step 2: Request a municipal permit
- Apply to the municipality for a repair or demolition permit.
- Confirm the municipality’s decision on the permit, if applicable.
- Step 3: Send the permit to the case officer
- Forward the municipal permit to the case officer.
- Wait for the financial assistance amount to be determined.
- Step 4: Return the choice form
- Complete and sign the form provided by the case officer.
- Return it within 30 days of the ministry letter.
- Step 5: Submit documents before work begins
- Provide at least two contractor quotes and all required permits and authorizations.
- If transferring the land, provide the land transfer offer and municipal resolution.
- Step 6: Submit closing documents
- Send the municipal attestation, demolition invoices, and notarized deed if applicable.
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
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