Quebec announces new measures to help tenants
Posted April 23, 2024 1:02 pm.
The Legault government is deploying new measures to help tenants who are struggling to find housing before July 1.
Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau announced Tuesday that Quebec would provide $7.8 million to municipalities and housing offices in different regions.
These contributions will make it possible to set up housing assistance services and assist households who pay for temporary accommodation or storage and transportation.
The minister indicated that this was an increase in last year’s budget, which amounted to $5.2 million.
The government also says it has made the ‘Rent Supplement Program’ more flexible so that people on the waiting list have quicker access to subsidized housing.
“It’s a new way of doing things, which will make it possible to remove names from the waiting list,” explained Duranceau.
Citizens who want to access this program must register with their housing office.
“Our objective is clear: that each person using our services has a roof over their heads. You must call our services so that we can help you,” said Duranceau at a press conference in Quebec.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
