Novoclimat – Certified Energy-Efficient New Homes
Run by Government of Québec (Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs) · Also called Novoclimat
Novoclimat – Certified Energy-Efficient New Homes pays buyers of new homes up to $4,000 for insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency heating and more in Québec. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
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$4,000
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At a glance
| Maximum amount | $4,000 CAD (2026)$2,000 ($4,000 first-time buyers) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Grant |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | New builds |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Québec |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Government of Québec (Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs) |
| Official page | quebec.ca/habitation-territoire/chauffage-consommation-energie/aide-financiere-novoclimat |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Novoclimat – Certified Energy-Efficient New Homes. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/qc-novoclimat#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.quebec.ca/habitation-territoire/chauffage-consommation-energie/aide-financiere-novoclimat
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer grant – certified Novoclimat home$2,000Paid to the first buyer after certification. | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| First-time buyer grant$4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
How it works
Novoclimat certifies new homes built by certified contractors to energy-efficiency standards above the building code. Once a house is certified, the first buyer receives $2,000, or $4,000 for a first-time buyer. The builder separately receives $1,500, or $2,500 at the Novoclimat Sélect level.
The Novoclimat option has to be in the sales contract before construction starts. An evaluator inspects the home during construction, and certification triggers the grant: the owner receives the certificate and a claim form by mail, and a cheque follows within 10 weeks of sending it back. Certified homes may also qualify for CMHC's Eco Plus mortgage-insurance refund and green-mortgage discounts from some lenders. Small multi-unit buildings have their own per-unit grants, paid to the applicant once the building is certified.
Who qualifies
- Newly built house (detached, semi-detached, row, two-generation, or with an attached unit) built by a Novoclimat-certified contractor
- Novoclimat option included in the sales contract before construction begins
- Home must receive Novoclimat certification after inspection
- Buyer grant goes to the first buyer
How to apply
Step 1: Choose a Novoclimat-certified builder and add the Novoclimat option to your purchase contract before construction.
Step 2: The builder registers the project, and an evaluator inspects during construction.
Step 3: After certification, fill in the claim form you receive by mail and return it. A cheque follows within 10 weeks.
Get quotes from Québec installers
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
Book an energy assessment
Many rebates need an EnerGuide assessment before any work starts. We'll pass your request to up to 2 energy advisors who serve your area. Free to ask, no obligation; the advisor quotes their fee, and some programs rebate part of it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Book it before you sign any contract. Work done before the assessment can disqualify you.
- Energy advisors pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 2 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
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The program says these can be combined with it for the same home. Check each one’s rules for the same upgrade before you count on both.
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