A firm commitment to affordable housing
We’re committed to advancing affordable housing across Quebec through an initiative that addresses community-specific housing needs.
Our initiative at a glance
10,000
affordable housing units planned by 2028Projects
all across QuebecA specialized team
to support you
Who is the Affordable Housing Initiative for?
Community developers
We primarily support developers of affordable housing projects that meet the affordability criteria set out by the Société d’habitation du Québec or Build Canada Homes.
- Housing cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal housing offices
Community partners
We also work with various stakeholders that help advance affordable housing projects.
- Municipalities
- Private and philanthropic partners
- Organizations involved in affordable housing development
A one-stop shop to streamline your project
Through a partnership with the Caisse d’économie solidaire and Desjardins Business centres, our one-stop shop brings together the expertise, support and financing solutions needed to help advance affordable housing projects.
This centralized approach gives you access to a specialized team that can help you with your project and makes it easier to access the financing you need to move it forward.
Benefits
Specialized support to help structure your project and optimize its financing
A single point of contact to coordinate all project-related activities
Access to different financing solutions
Access to a network of specialized partners
How we can help
Our one-stop shop builds on the support of your account manager by providing access to a team of experts who can help you move your projects forward in a complex environment.
Support every step of the way
Navigating your project requirements
We help you understand the criteria that apply to your project and assess its feasibility.
Building a financing plan
We help you put together a financing package that’s tailored to your needs and that includes additional funding sources when available.
Mobilizing community partners
We facilitate collaboration among the stakeholders involved in your project.
Streamlining the process
We bring together the right expertise to help keep your project moving forward.
Is your project eligible?
We help private and community developers bring a wide range of affordable housing projects to life across Quebec.
Eligible projects can include:
- Building new housing
- Purchasing and renovating buildings
- Converting or repurposing existing buildings
- Developing projects combining both affordable and market-rate units
What are the eligibility criteria for a project?
The Affordable Housing Initiative supports projects that meet the criteria set out in programs offered by our various partners across Quebec.
Eligibility is based on several factors, including:
- Project type
- Project progress
- Proposed financing package
- Community support
- Compliance with affordability requirements
How we help move affordable housing forward
FAQ
What is the Affordable Housing Initiative?
The Affordable Housing Initiative was created to help advance affordable housing across Quebec. With the support of our one-stop shop, specialized team and a Desjardins Business centre account manager, we help community developers, community partners, and private and public stakeholders bring their projects to life.
How does Desjardins support community developers?
In addition to their account manager, community developers have access to a specialized team that can help them plan and optimize their financing package. Depending on their needs, we can also help coordinate the various experts and partners involved in the project.