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Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Quebec government announced a new updated framework for regulating flood zones, which will come into effect in 2026.
This update responds to severe flood events from 2017 and 2019 and seeks to address the effects of climate change by updating flood risk maps and regulations.
The updated maps will classify flood risk into five levels—low, moderate, high, very high, and protected with residual risk—and are expected to increase the total housing units recognized within flood-prone areas by about 30 percent.
Environment Minister Benoit Charette emphasized that the government is not designating additional flood zones but rather clarifying existing ones, with the number of homes identified in these areas expected to increase from around 25,000 to 35,000.
The framework prohibits new construction in very high-risk zones and restricts rebuilding after flood damage there, aiming to better protect residents and property under the new measures.

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