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Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings - Trois-Rivieres - Quebec - Canada
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Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings

Supports new homes and heritage renovations in PIIA areas
Offered by
City of Trois-Rivières

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Funding available
$ 51,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Eligible candidates

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Overview

The Trois-Rivières Redevelopment of the First Neighborhoods program supports property owners in PIIA sectors of Trois-Rivières with funding covering up to 50% of eligible work. It targets new residential construction and heritage building renovation in designated neighbourhoods.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 51,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Trois-Rivieres
  • Mauricie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Construction résidentielle neuve in first neighborhoods subject to a PIIA.
  • Renovation of heritage buildings in first neighborhoods subject to a PIIA.

Documents Needed

  • Completed financial assistance application form.
  • Certificate of location.
  • Photos of the building.
  • Preliminary plans, samples of materials, and any other relevant plan or document.
  • Contractor quote from a contractor holding the appropriate Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence.

Eligibility

Who is not eligible

  • Buildings owned by the Government of Canada or the Government of Quebec, or by an agency reporting to either of them.
  • Buildings occupied (or intended to be occupied) exclusively by an establishment covered by Quebec’s Act respecting health services and social services.
  • Buildings receiving ongoing financial assistance from the Government of Canada or Quebec under a social housing program.
  • Buildings eligible for the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications’ “Support for the restoration of religious heritage” program.

Eligible expenses

  • Contractor-performed work (materials and labour included) to restore/renovate the building envelope with heritage features, including foundations and exterior walls, and work ensuring the building is weather-tight (excluding flat-roof waterproofing).
  • Exterior restoration/renovation required to preserve the building’s appearance (e.g., doors, windows, cornices, galleries/balconies, decorative elements, façade work such as repointing/repair).
  • Reconstruction/reconstitution of missing or damaged heritage elements needed to enhance the exterior appearance or restore original massing/volume.
  • Demolition of an accessory/complementary building when carried out as part of renovation work (including a specific subsidy for this demolition cost, up to the program’s limit).
  • Restoration/reconstruction of masonry enclosure walls and retaining walls (stone/brick) and ornamental fences (wood or wrought iron); restoration/refacing of concrete walls when topped with an ornamental iron fence and the ensemble has heritage value.
  • Eligible related costs (“frais connexes”) tied to the work, including applicable taxes, architecture and engineering professional fees, expert fees, construction permit cost, utility connection/service installation fees, program fees, and tenant compensation (subject to the program’s cap on related costs).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Related expenses (e.g. professional fees, appraisal fees, cost of the permit, etc.) exceeding 10% of the actual cost of eligible work.
  • Work carried out before the approval of the grant (this work is not eligible for program funding).
  • Waterproofing work on flat roofs (explicitly excluded from eligible work related to the building envelope).
  • Renovation work carried out without a contractor holding an appropriate licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) or for which the materials are not supplied by that contractor.

Eligible geographic areas

  • PIIA du centre-ville
  • PIIA du noyau villageois de Pointe-du-Lac
  • PIIA du Parc-des-Anglais
  • PIIA de la rue Hertel
  • PIIA de la rue Notre-Dame Est

Selection criteria

  • Applications processed according to the date of registration (“first come, first served”), until funds are exhausted and when the file is complete.
  • Review of the project’s bids / documents by the City (inspector responsible for the file).
  • Compliance of the project with planning by-laws, the master plan and the program requirements.
  • Project approval by the Planning Advisory Committee (CCU), followed by a decision (approval) by the municipal council.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Join the waitlist (registration)
    • Register on the program’s waiting list (registration form available on the City of Trois-Rivières website).
    • Pay the $100 file-opening fee to be placed on the waiting list.
  • Step 2: Open your file (fees and initial review)
    • Pay the $100 fee using a cheque payable to “Ville de Trois-Rivières”, cash, or debit card.
    • Submit your request to the City (by mail or in person) to open your file.
  • Step 3: City inspection (site visit)
    • Allow a municipal inspector to visit the building.
  • Step 4: Prepare the work documentation (scope and sketch)
    • Provide a work specification/description of the renovations to be carried out.
    • Provide a sketch if needed.
  • Step 5: Obtain a licensed contractor quote (RBQ)
    • Submit a quote prepared by a contractor who holds the appropriate Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence.
  • Step 6: Municipal analysis (review of quote/documents)
    • Have the submitted quote(s) reviewed by the inspector in charge of your file.
  • Step 7: Municipal approvals (CCU and City Council)
    • Wait for the project review by the Advisory Committee on Urban Planning (CCU).
    • Wait for the decision/approval from City Council.
  • Step 8: Sign the agreement and obtain permits (administrative fees)
    • Sign the official file/agreement with the program coordinator (required before starting the work).
    • Obtain the renovation/construction permit from the City.
    • Pay the administrative fees of $400 for the accepted file (as indicated in the program brochure).
  • Step 9: Complete the work (timeline)
    • Complete the work within 12 months (as indicated in the program brochure).
  • Step 10: Send your application/file to the City (submission method)
    • Send or deliver your application/file to:
    • Architecture, programmes, patrimoine et redéveloppement
      Direction de l’aménagement et du développement durable
      4655, rue Saint-Joseph
      C.P. 368
      Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H3
    • For information, contact the City: 311 (in Trois-Rivières), 1-833-374-2002 (toll-free), or 311@v3r.net.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are logged and processed in order of registration date, on a first-come, first-served basis, until the program budget is exhausted.
  • The City reviews the file for compliance with the program rules and applicable municipal planning regulations (including PIIA requirements) and determines which parts of the project are eligible.
  • The applicant must provide a contractor quote within 30 days after the application is approved so the City can validate the eligible work and costs.
  • The project is analyzed by the City and submitted for review by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), followed by a decision by the municipal council.
  • If approved, an engagement/agreement must be signed and required permits issued before work begins; the grant is paid in full once the work is completed.

Additional information

  • Program registrations are temporarily paused.
  • Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis and only until the allocated budget is exhausted.
  • Eligible work must not begin before the grant is approved.
  • Once approved, work must start within 3 months and be completed within 12 months (an extension may be granted).

Contacts

311@v3r.net
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings Program

What is the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings?

The Trois-Rivières Redevelopment of the First Neighborhoods program supports property owners in PIIA sectors of Trois-Rivières with funding covering up to 50% of eligible work. It targets new residential construction and heritage building renovation in designated neighbourhoods.

How much funding can be received?

Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $51,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings program?

To be eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings program, you must: Property owner of an eligible heritage building in the targeted PIIA areas (Trois-Rivières). Building listed in the City’s heritage database (patrimonial value). Must obtain a City renovation permit and complete PIIA-compliant renovations.

What expenses are eligible under Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings?

Construction résidentielle neuve in first neighborhoods subject to a PIIA. Renovation of heritage buildings in first neighborhoods subject to a PIIA.

Who can I contact for more information about the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings?

You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at 311@v3r.net or by phone at 311.

Where is the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings available?

The Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings program is available Mauricie, Quebec.

Is the Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings is a Grant and Funding