The Rénoclimat Program: Quebec Home Renovation Grants
By Karine Dutemple
Updated on June 23, 2026
The Rénoclimat program is a Quebec government financial assistance program that helps homeowners improve the energy performance of their homes. It combines an energy evaluation, personalized recommendations, and grants for eligible renovations such as insulation, air sealing, ENERGY STAR-certified doors and windows, and certain mechanical systems.
Some homeowners search for this program as "Reno Climate," "Reno Climate Quebec," or the "renoclimat program," but the official name is Rénoclimat. Here is what Quebec homeowners should know before applying, including eligibility rules, eligible work, grant amounts, and other programs that may complement Rénoclimat.
What is the Rénoclimat program?
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Rénoclimat is designed for homeowners who want to reduce energy loss, improve comfort, and make their home more energy efficient. The program is administered by the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs and is part of Quebec’s energy transition efforts.
The program is based on two energy evaluations: one before the work starts and one after the work is completed. A Rénoclimat advisor visits your home, performs a blower door test, reviews your building’s energy performance, and provides an evaluation report with recommended renovations.
To qualify for financial assistance, the work must improve your home’s EnerGuide rating. Work that has already started before the pre-retrofit evaluation is not eligible.
Is Rénoclimat still available in Quebec?
Yes. As of June 2026, the Rénoclimat program still accepts new applications and has no planned end date. This is important because several related programs have changed:
Program | Current Status |
Rénoclimat | Still accepting new applications |
Canada Greener Homes Grant | Closed to new applicants |
Canada Greener Homes Loan | Closed to new applications |
Chauffez vert | Financial assistance ended on March 31, 2026 |
LogisVert | Still available through Hydro-Québec for eligible measures |
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program | Still available federally for eligible oil-heated homes |
If you are comparing government grants for home repairs or wondering what government grants are available for home improvements, Rénoclimat remains one of the main options for energy-efficient renovations in Quebec.
Who is eligible for the Rénoclimat program?
The program is intended for owners of eligible homes located in Quebec. The owner may be an individual, a business, a condominium syndicate, a non-profit organization, a trust, a succession, or a band council.
Eligible homes include:
Single-family homes, including detached, semi-detached, row houses, mobile homes, rooming houses, and year-round cottages
Duplexes
Triplexes
Multi-unit residential buildings with no more than three storeys above ground and a maximum ground area of 600 m², or about 6,458 sq. ft.
The home must also meet several basic conditions. It must be habitable year-round, built on permanent foundations, have been built and inhabited for at least 12 months, and have a building envelope suitable for a blower door test. At least 50% of the total floor area, including the basement, must be used for residential purposes.
If the blower door test cannot be performed, the home may be considered ineligible. When in doubt, ask the Rénoclimat customer service team or the advisor assigned to your area before planning the work.
How the Energy Evaluation Works
The energy evaluation is the starting point of the Rénoclimat process. A certified Rénoclimat advisor visits your home, checks its energy performance, performs a blower door test, and prepares a report that outlines recommended upgrades.
The first pre-retrofit energy evaluation costs $150 plus taxes. If you receive Rénoclimat financial assistance, the $150 fee is reimbursed when the grant is paid. The post-retrofit evaluation is free, although cancellation or travel fees may apply in some situations.
During the evaluation, the advisor may look at:
Insulation levels
Air leakage and airtightness
Doors and windows
Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
The home’s EnerGuide rating
Practical renovation priorities
After the first visit, you will receive an evaluation report. This report is useful because it helps you focus on renovations that are most likely to improve your home’s energy performance and qualify for financial assistance.
What renovations are eligible?
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Rénoclimat covers four main categories of energy-efficiency renovations: insulation, airtightness, doors and windows, and certain mechanical systems. The work must meet the program’s conditions and improve the home’s energy performance.
Furthermore, the amount of financial assistance offered by the Rénoclimat program can reach:
$20,000 for the owner of a single-family home
$40,000 for the owner of a duplex, triplex, or multi-unit residential building
Several elements will be factored into the calculations, including the energy improvements that will be made.
Insulation Work
Insulation is often one of the most effective ways to reduce heat loss in a Quebec home, especially in older houses. Rénoclimat may provide financial assistance for insulation work affecting the roof assembly, exterior walls, foundations, crawl spaces, rim joists, and exposed floors.
Type of Insulation Work | Possible Financial Assistance |
Attic, cathedral ceiling, or flat roof insulation | $50 to $1,500 |
Exterior wall insulation | $450 to $3,750 |
Basement exterior wall insulation | $250 to $2,500 |
Basement rim joist insulation | $200 to $250 |
Crawl space exterior wall insulation | $200 to $2,000 |
Floor surface above a crawl space | $500 |
Exposed floor insulation | $380 |
The exact amount depends on the area insulated, the starting insulation level, the final insulation level, and the type of home. Semi-detached and row houses may be calculated differently, especially for shared walls.
Air Sealing and Airtightness
Air leaks around openings, joints, and penetrations can make a house feel drafty and increase heating costs. Rénoclimat may provide $400 to $800 for eligible airtightness work if the home reaches or exceeds the target shown in the energy evaluation report.
Common air sealing work may include caulking, sealing penetrations, improving weatherstripping, and addressing leakage areas identified during the blower door test. Because airtightness affects ventilation, it is worth discussing your plans with your Rénoclimat advisor or a qualified contractor before carrying out major sealing work.
Doors and Windows
Homeowners looking for grants for new windows may be eligible for Rénoclimat assistance when replacing existing doors or windows with ENERGY STAR-certified models.
The current amount is $150 per eligible rough opening. This means a bay window made of several window sections may count as one opening if all sections are installed in the same rough opening.
To qualify:
Doors and windows must be ENERGY STAR certified
They must be installed in an existing rough opening
Invoices and ENERGY STAR labels must be kept
The home’s EnerGuide rating must improve after the work
Replacing only the glass, a window sash, or a door without its frame does not qualify. Garage doors and garage windows are also not eligible under Rénoclimat.
For homeowners searching for a government window grant, Rénoclimat is the main Quebec program to check first, but the grant is tied to the full energy evaluation process. Replacing a few windows may not be enough to improve the home’s EnerGuide rating, so it is often best to combine window work with insulation or air sealing if those upgrades are recommended.
Mechanical Systems
Rénoclimat no longer provides financial assistance for installing or replacing heating systems. However, certain mechanical systems may still qualify.
Eligible Mechanical System | Possible Financial Assistance |
Heat recovery ventilator or energy recovery ventilator | $500 |
Drain water heat recovery system | $120 to $180 |
A heat recovery ventilator, also called an HRV, helps exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering some heat. This can be especially useful in well-insulated or more airtight homes.
What work is not eligible?
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Not every energy-related renovation qualifies for Rénoclimat. The program does not provide financial assistance for work such as:
Installing electronic thermostats
Installing, replacing, or repairing an air conditioner
Installing, replacing, or repairing an air-source heat pump
Installing, replacing, or repairing a geothermal system
Home extensions
Insulating an unheated garage, cold room, porch, or other area not part of the heated dwelling
Replacing roofing or exterior wall cladding on its own
Replacing garage doors or garage windows
Any work that does not improve the home’s energy efficiency
Some of these projects may still be useful, but they must be funded through another program or paid for directly by the homeowner.
How much financial assistance can you receive?
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The amount depends on the type of work, the building, the surface area affected, the improvement achieved, and whether the home’s EnerGuide rating improves after the renovations.
For single-family homes, each eligible measure is calculated according to the program’s rules. For duplexes, triplexes, and multi-unit residential buildings, insulation grants may be increased with a multiplier based on the number of units. For example, a duplex or triplex uses a 1.8 multiplier for eligible insulation work, while buildings with more units may use a higher multiplier.
Doors and windows are calculated by rough opening. Mechanical systems are calculated by eligible system installed, usually up to one system per residential unit.
Because grant calculations are technical, homeowners should not rely on a rough estimate alone. The pre-retrofit evaluation report and the official Rénoclimat rules are the best references for planning your budget.
How to Apply for the Rénoclimat Program
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The most important rule is simple: request your pre-retrofit evaluation before starting the work. Work started or completed before the first evaluation is not eligible.
Here is the usual process:
Request a pre-retrofit energy evaluation online or by phone
Wait for a Rénoclimat advisor to contact you to schedule the visit
Complete the first energy evaluation and blower door test
Review the evaluation report and plan your renovations
Carry out the eligible work
Keep invoices, photos, labels, and product documents
Request the post-retrofit energy evaluation
Present your documents during the second visit
Wait for the file review and grant calculation
Receive the financial assistance cheque by mail
The file review process usually takes eight to ten weeks after the post-retrofit evaluation. You should also allow extra time for mail delivery.
Rénoclimat does not require all renovations to be carried out by a contractor. However, electrical, plumbing, structural, HVAC, roofing, and other regulated or risky work should be handled by qualified professionals. Always make sure the work respects applicable codes, municipal requirements, and permit rules.
Can you apply more than once?
Yes. You may be able to receive Rénoclimat financial assistance more than once if you carry out different eligible retrofits in a later participation cycle.
A subsequent evaluation costs $150 plus taxes and is not refundable. The home must still show an improvement in energy performance, and the new work must meet the program’s conditions.
What else can help?
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Rénoclimat is not the only resource available to Quebec homeowners. Depending on your project, location, heating system, income, age, mortgage situation, and type of home, another program may complement Rénoclimat or be more relevant than Rénoclimat.
This does not mean every program can be stacked automatically. Some programs can work alongside Rénoclimat, some are alternatives, and others apply to completely different projects. Before signing a contract, check the rules for each program, confirm whether the work must be approved before it starts, and keep all invoices, product labels, forms, and proof of payment.
Which program should you check first?
If your project is mainly about insulation, airtightness, ENERGY STAR-certified doors and windows, or an eligible ventilation system, start with Rénoclimat because the pre-retrofit energy evaluation must happen before the work begins.
If your project involves a heat pump, check Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program first. Rénoclimat does not currently fund air-source heat pump installation, replacement, or repair, while LogisVert may apply to eligible high-efficiency heat pumps.
If your home is heated with oil, check current federal options such as the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program. Chauffez vert used to support oil or propane heating conversions in Quebec, but financial assistance under that program ended on March 31, 2026.
If your main issue is a major defect in a rural home, check RénoRégion. This program is different from Rénoclimat because it focuses on major residential defects for eligible low-income owner-occupants in rural areas, not only on energy performance.
If your household income is limited and you want basic help lowering energy use, check Éconologis. It offers free services during the winter season for eligible low-income households.
If you live in Montréal or another municipality with local programs, check municipal subsidies before starting the work. Local programs may have their own pre-approval rules and may cover work that Rénoclimat does not.
Programs for Heat Pumps and Heating Systems
LogisVert is often the most relevant program for heat-pump-related work in Quebec. Hydro-Québec’s program covers several measures for existing homes and new construction, including eligible heat pumps, roof insulation, caulking work, induction ranges, heat-pump dryers, and certain pool or solar heating systems.
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program may also help eligible homeowners switch from oil heating to an eligible heat pump system. This program is income-based and applies only to certain oil-heated homes.
Chauffez vert is no longer an option for new applications. Homeowners who missed the March 31, 2026 deadline should check LogisVert, federal programs, and municipal resources instead.
Programs for Low-Income Households
Éconologis offers free energy-efficiency services to eligible low-income households during the winter. It can include personalized advice and light work, such as caulking windows, installing door weatherstripping, insulating electrical outlets on exterior walls, and installing water-saving accessories.
This program can be useful for homeowners or tenants who need practical support but are not ready for larger renovations.
Programs for Rural Major Repairs
RénoRégion helps eligible low-income owner-occupants in rural areas carry out work to correct major defects in their home. This can be useful for homeowners who are searching for government grants for home repairs rather than a program focused only on energy efficiency.
This program is administered by the Société d’habitation du Québec, but municipalities and MRCs are involved locally. Eligibility and available budgets can vary, so homeowners should check with their municipality or MRC.
Programs for New Energy-Efficient Homes
Novoclimat applies to new energy-efficient construction, not standard renovations to an existing home. It may be relevant if you are buying or building a new high-performance home with a certified contractor.
For renovations to an existing home, Rénoclimat or LogisVert will usually be more relevant.
Programs and Credits for Seniors
Rénoclimat is not specifically a senior home improvement grant. Seniors may apply if they own an eligible home and meet the same program conditions as other homeowners.
Seniors should also check whether they qualify for other Quebec assistance, such as the tax credit for home-support services for seniors. This tax credit is for Quebec residents who are 70 or older and can apply to certain home-support services depending on the person’s living situation.
For accessibility or loss-of-autonomy needs, homeowners should check the relevant Quebec housing or health and social services programs. These programs are separate from Rénoclimat and may have different funding status, eligibility rules, and waiting periods.
Financing and Cash-Back Offers
Some financial institutions offer complementary incentives for energy-efficient renovations. For example, Desjardins’ Sustainable Home Program may provide cash back for eligible eco-friendly renovations tied to Rénoclimat conditions and a qualifying mortgage refinancing arrangement.
This type of offer is not a government grant. It usually depends on financing approval, mortgage amount, EnerGuide results, property type, and other lender conditions. Homeowners should confirm the terms directly with their financial institution before assuming the offer applies.
Municipal Subsidies
Municipal subsidies are one of the most important complementary resources to check because they can cover local priorities that provincial energy programs do not. Depending on the city, these may include flood protection, backwater valves, exterior renovations, heritage restoration, climate adaptation, energy-efficiency upgrades, or work on small residential buildings.
For example, Montréal’s RénoPlex program offers financial assistance for eligible renovation and flood-protection work on buildings with one to five dwellings. Other municipalities may have different programs, different budgets, and different deadlines.
Before applying, check:
Whether your municipality offers a current program
Whether the work must be approved before it starts
Whether permits are required
Whether the subsidy can be combined with provincial or federal assistance
Whether your property type and assessment value affect eligibility
Municipal programs often change more often than provincial programs, so the city or borough website should be checked early in the planning process.
Do complementary programs stack with Rénoclimat?
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Sometimes, but not always. Some programs may be used with Rénoclimat, while others are alternatives or apply to different parts of a project.
For example, Rénoclimat may apply to eligible insulation, doors, windows, airtightness, and certain mechanical systems, while LogisVert may be more relevant for a heat pump. A municipal program may help with flood protection or another local priority. A financial institution’s offer may depend on mortgage refinancing, not on the renovation work alone.
Before counting on multiple sources of assistance, confirm the rules for each program. Some programs may limit total assistance, require pre-approval, prohibit duplicate funding for the same expense, or use different deadlines.
Why use Rénoclimat?
Rénoclimat is useful because it does more than provide a grant. The program gives homeowners a clearer picture of how their home performs and which upgrades are most likely to make a difference.
The main benefits include:
Personalized advice from a Rénoclimat advisor
A blower door test to identify air leakage
An EnerGuide rating before and after renovations
A written report with recommended upgrades
Financial assistance for eligible completed work
Potential improvements in comfort, energy efficiency, and resale value
For many Quebec homeowners, the program can help prioritize work. Instead of replacing materials at random, you can focus on the areas where your home is losing the most energy.
Key Takeaways for Homeowners
The Rénoclimat program can help Quebec homeowners pay for energy-efficient renovations, but the process must be followed carefully. Start with the pre-retrofit evaluation, wait for your report, complete eligible work, keep your documents, and request the post-retrofit evaluation once the renovations are done.
Rénoclimat is especially relevant for insulation, air sealing, ENERGY STAR-certified doors and windows, and certain ventilation or heat recovery systems. For heat pumps, oil heating conversions, major rural home repairs, senior-related home support, municipal renovation help, or financing offers, another program may be more appropriate or may complement Rénoclimat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rénoclimat program still available?
Yes. As of June 2026, the Rénoclimat program still accepts new applications and has no planned end date.
Can I get grants for new windows in Quebec?
Yes, Rénoclimat may provide financial assistance for replacing existing doors or windows with ENERGY STAR-certified models. The current amount is $150 per eligible rough opening, provided all program conditions are met and the home’s EnerGuide rating improves.
Does Rénoclimat cover heat pumps?
No. Rénoclimat no longer provides financial assistance for installing, replacing, or repairing air-source heat pumps, geothermal systems, or heating systems. Check Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program or the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program if your project involves a heat pump.
Can I start the renovations before applying?
No. You must complete the pre-retrofit energy evaluation before starting the work. Renovations started or completed before the first evaluation are not eligible for Rénoclimat financial assistance.
Is Rénoclimat only for seniors?
No. Rénoclimat is not a senior-specific program. Seniors can apply if they own an eligible home and meet the program’s requirements, but they may also want to check other senior home improvement grants, tax credits, or home-support programs.
How long does it take to receive the Rénoclimat grant?
After the post-retrofit evaluation, the file review process usually takes eight to ten weeks. You should also allow additional time for the cheque to arrive by mail.
What is the difference between Rénoclimat and the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
Rénoclimat is a Quebec program that still accepts new applications. The Canada Greener Homes Grant was a federal program and is now closed to new applicants. The Canada Greener Homes Loan is also closed to new applications.
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