Useful links

Association provinciale des constructeurs d'habitation du Québec (APCHQ)  - External link.

Quebec construction and housing association providing information about new homes and renovations. Offers a contractor search feature, a buying guide and information on guarantees and subsidies (site in French only).

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)  - External link.

Provides innovative financing options, affordable housing, housing expertise and advice.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)  - External link.

Provides information on taxation (such as capital cost allowance, rental losses, deductible expenses) as well as forms and publications.

Corporation des propriétaires immobiliers du Québec (CORPIQ)  - External link.

Rental property owners' association offering tips for successful landlord-tenant relations, free legal services, rental credit reports and information sessions.

EspaceProprio  - External link.

Desjardins initiative featuring a network of businesses that provide homeowner support services, such as help with buying, selling, renovations and maintenance.

Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)  - External link.

Provides information on regulations and standards, grants and incentives. Access to publications, statistics and analyses.

Québec Association of Building Inspectors (AIBQ)  - External link.

Allows you to find a building inspector in your area who follows the AIBQ standard of practice.

Quebec Landlords Association (APQ)  - External link.

Offers discounted legal advice, access to credit reports and free training courses.

Régie du bâtiment du Québec  - External link.

The RBQ offers a contractor search feature and information on the Building Code, Construction Code, Safety Code and guarantees.

Revenu Québec  - External link.

Provides general tax information about rental property income and expenses.

Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ)  - External link.

The SHQ provides financial assistance for renovations, advice on home adaptations, rights, responsibilities and recourse.

Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL)  - External link.

Offers information about leases and the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.