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Quebec Says 21,500 Social Housing Units Need Renovations
Advocates say nearly half of the province’s social housing units were rated D or E in 2023, as inflation slows repairs.
- Roughly 21,500 social housing units across Quebec are in a state of disrepair, representing nearly one-third of the province's total stock of about 74,000 units.
- The Quebec housing authority grades complexes on a scale from A to E, with units receiving a D or E rating classified as being in very poor condition, requiring repairs exceeding 15 per cent of their replacement value.
- Nearly $3.6 billion has been set aside until 2028 to renovate housing, though about $1.3 billion has already been allocated or spent by The Quebec housing authority.
- Statistics show 85.7 per cent of units in Laval were in poor condition in 2023, while between 40 and 53 per cent of housing stock in Mont, the Eastern Townships, and Lanaudi requires renovations.
- Although the percentage of units in poor condition fell to 34.2 per cent by 2026, The Quebec housing authority requires more than $1.079 billion to renovate the remaining 1,445 buildings.
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By the numbers: Quebec’s struggles with social housing
MONTREAL - Nearly one-third of Quebec's social housing units — roughly 21,500 homes — is in a state of disrepair. Advocates worry existing budgets will be inadequate because inflation is
·Toronto, Canada
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By the numbers: Quebec's struggles with social housing
MONTREAL - Nearly one-third of Quebec's social housing units — roughly 21,500 homes — is in a state of disrepair. Advocates worry existing budgets will be inadequate because inflation is outpacing the pace of renovations.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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