Construction of high energy-efficient housing
Financial assistance for the construction of a Novoclimat certified home
Financial assistance is provided to the first buyer of the home and to the contractor once the home is Novoclimat certified.
The amounts granted vary according to recipient category:
| Recipient | Amount granted |
|---|---|
| Buyer | $2,000 |
| Buyer (first-time house buyer) | $4,000 |
| Novoclimat contractor | $1,500 |
| Novoclimat Select contractor | $2,500 |
By participating in Novoclimat, you may also be eligible for:
- A rebate on the mortgage loan insurance premium when purchasing a Novoclimat certified house under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Éco Plus program;
- Discounts on mortgage rates offered by certain financial institutions for the purchase of an energy efficiency house.
Refer to the Novoclimat Participant’s Guide (PDF 585 Kb) (in French only) for more information on the different types of financial assistance and to learn how the assistance may be increased.
Disbursement of financial assistance
Upon receipt of the certificate of compliance, the owner and the contractor will receive the forms by email to claim the financial assistance. Each will receive a cheque by mail within a maximum of 10 weeks after the submission of the forms.
Other sources of financial assistance
Other financial assistance programs for energy efficiency are available, such as Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program, in particular for the installation of a central heating system or high-efficiency heat pumps.
Last update: February 12, 2026