The rent percentage: if you rent a subsidized housing unit in Quebec and are eligible for the Quebec Rent Supplement (PSLQ), you pay 25% of your income for your rent. The PSLQ is a provincial program that helps low-income tenants pay their rent.
Damage reimbursement: landlords who offer subsidized housing to tenants eligible for the PSLQ can receive up to $20,000 CAD in damage reimbursement. This amount is a protection for landlords in case of damage caused by the tenant.
Rent guarantee: if the unit becomes vacant, landlords can also receive a three-month rent guarantee. This means the landlord will be reimbursed for three months of unpaid rent if the unit remains vacant after the departure of a PSLQ-eligible tenant.
Maximum agreement duration: the agreement between the landlord and the PSLQ-eligible tenant can last up to five years. This is a maximum duration that offers stability to both parties.
Territory of application: this program applies to the entire territory of Quebec, excluding Indian reserves. This means that the rules and benefits of the PSLQ are the same for all eligible tenants in the province, except on Indian reserves.
Good to know for newcomers: if you are a newcomer to Quebec and have a low income, you may be eligible for the Quebec Rent Supplement (PSLQ). This means you will pay only 25% of your income for your rent in a subsidized housing unit. Landlords who offer these units can receive up to $20,000 CAD in damage reimbursement and a three-month rent guarantee if the unit becomes vacant. The agreement can last up to five years, and the program applies to the entire territory of Quebec, excluding Indian reserves. For more information, consult the Government of Quebec's website on the PSLQ.
