Purchase procedure for future owners of a Novoclimat certified home

To purchase a Novoclimat certified home and receive financial assistance, follow the steps below or consult the document Novoclimat Participation Procedures – Home (PDF 634 Kb) (in French only) for more detailed information.

You must hire a Novoclimat certified contractor to build your new home. Only certified contractors can obtain Novoclimat certification.

Your contractor is responsible for registering your home in the Novoclimat program, arranging mandatory inspections, and applying for certification.

To find a Novoclimat certified contractor in your region, see the section List of Novoclimat certified contractors.

Make sure the Novoclimat option is included in the purchase contract for your new house. Some builders may hold Novoclimat certification but do not automatically offer this option when building a home.

Inspections are carried out by an evaluation advisor appointed by Novoclimat. They ensure that your home complies with all Novoclimat program requirements.

First inspection

Conducted before wall closing, this visual inspection includes a blower door test, which confirms the airtightness of your house and its energy performance. It helps identify any element that does not meet Novoclimat requirements and, if necessary, allows for corrective action to be requested from the builder.

Second inspection

Conducted at the end of construction, this inspection verifies that your new home meets Novoclimat program criteria and allows certification to be issued, where applicable.

Once your house is Novoclimat certified, you will receive your certificate of compliance and the financial assistance you are entitled to.