Resources
Resources and official references
The official and reference sources to consult for a modular or factory-built home project in Quebec. Always verify regulations and programs directly at the source.
Regulation, permits and warranties
Housing and financing (government)
- Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ)Assistance programs: affordable housing (PHAQ), rent allowance, rent supplement, RénoRégion.
- SCHL — Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logementFinancing, National Housing Strategy, affordability programs and market data.
- Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH)Land-use planning, gentle density, housing.
- Revenu QuébecResidential taxation, credits, taxes.
Affordable, community and rent-assisted housing
- SCHL — abordabilité et logement locatifAffordability, rental and community housing programs (National Housing Strategy).
- Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL)Tenant-landlord relations, leases and rent setting.
- Réseau québécois des OSBL d’habitation (RQOH)Non-profit community housing in Quebec.
- Confédération québécoise des coopératives d’habitation (CQCH)The housing-cooperative movement.
- Regroupement des offices d’habitation du Québec (ROHQ)Municipal housing offices: low-rent and social housing.
Certifications and energy efficiency
- Novoclimat (Québec.ca)Quebec energy-efficient new-home certification.
- Ressources naturelles Canada — maisonsENERGY STAR, R-2000 and energy-efficient home certifications.
- Conseil du bâtiment durable du Canada (LEED)LEED certification and green building.
- Passive House CanadaPassive House standard in Canada.
Energy and ecology
Real estate, value and assessment
Data, market and industry
News, market and sustainable building
Advice, media and magazines
Technical standards
Architecture and inspiration
- DezeenModular architecture and design news.
- ArchDailyPrefab projects and architecture.
- Safdie ArchitectsHabitat 67 and landmark modular architecture.
- Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)Professional order and architecture resources.
- KollectifQuebec architecture and design news.
- Index-DesignQuebec design/architecture community and publications.
- Magazine LigneIndependent architecture, art and design magazine.
40 official references. Programs and regulations change — always confirm at the source before committing.