Definition
Quebec's Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ) manages several programs aimed at facilitating access to homeownership and affordable housing:
**AccèsLogis Québec Program**: - Support for non-profit organizations and housing cooperatives - Assistance for affordable housing construction
**First home purchase assistance**: - Additional grants in some municipalities for first-time buyers with modest income - Conditions and amounts vary by municipality
**Energy-efficient new home programs**: - Some municipalities offer property tax rebates for LEED or certified constructions
**Federal programs available in Quebec**: - HBP (RRSP) and FHSA for down payment - CMHC insurance and Eco+ - Canada Affordable Housing Program (CAHP) for builders
To find municipal programs: consult the municipality's website or SHQ (shq.gouv.qc.ca).