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Due to the temporary suspension of the provincial *Programme Rénovation Québec* (PRQ) for 2025-2026, the City will reallocate $1.2 million originally earmarked for the PRQ to its own residential renovation program. This ensures that residents already on the waiting list for home rehabilitation projects can continue to receive financial support.

Council authorized a funding agreement with the Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) to provide emergency housing services for households facing homelessness due to the housing shortage or minor disasters. The city will work with the Outaouais Housing Office (OHO) to deliver these services.

Council increased the city's financial contribution to the Carillon affordable housing project by $335,156 due to rising construction costs. The project, which will provide 150 units, is also receiving additional provincial funding and interest-generated funds to cover the shortfall.

The City is updating the funding mechanism for a 108-unit affordable housing project at 341-347, boulevard Saint-Joseph. The project has been transferred from the FTQ's 'Capital pour TOIT' fund to the provincial 'Quebec Affordable Housing Program' (PHAQ). The total municipal financial contribution remains $6.7 million, and this change does not affect the scope of the project.

The City is updating its funding commitment for a 108-unit affordable housing project at 341-347, boulevard Saint-Joseph. The project was moved from a previous funding program to the provincial PHAQ program, requiring the City to repeal its old resolution and issue a new one to maintain the $6.7 million contribution.

The city is amending existing agreements with the Quebec government regarding AccèsLogis housing projects. Key changes include extending the agreement deadline to December 31, 2026, and adjusting the unit count for the 'Le Toit d’Érica' project from 20 to 17 units.

The city is renewing its operating agreements with the Office d’habitation de l’Outaouais (OHO) and the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ) to continue funding 10% of the operating deficits for specific low-income housing properties until December 31, 2026, with automatic annual renewals thereafter.

Renewal of an agreement to fund operating deficits for low-income housing units, involving the city, the local housing office (OHO), and the provincial housing corporation (SHQ).

Council renewed the operating agreement for low-rental housing complexes until December 31, 2026. This agreement ensures the continued financing of operating deficits for these properties, with the City contributing 10% of the annual deficit.

The Executive Committee recommends that Council authorize an amendment to a subsidy agreement for six specific housing projects (Toit d’Érika, Lemieux-Tremblay, Centre Inter-section-phase III, Carillon, Les Apprentis, and Wright). These projects are facing financial challenges, and the amendment is necessary to secure funding under an existing agreement with the provincial government by March 31, 2025.

The City will provide an additional $75,000 to the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to cover unforeseen costs for their student residence project. This project is part of the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ), which requires the City to contribute at least 40% of the basic subsidy provided by the Société d'habitation du Québec.

The City is providing financial support for the "Sacré-Cœur" affordable housing project at 344, rue Champlain. This includes a tax reimbursement of approximately $797,334 annually for 10 years and a cash contribution of over $7 million, contingent on the approval of a loan by-law.

The city is adjusting financial contributions for the Toit d'Érica affordable housing project in Masson-Angers. The project has grown from 16 to 17 units, and costs have risen due to interest rates and material prices. The city is authorizing various funding adjustments and interest payments to ensure the project's completion.

The city is approving a matching financial contribution of $872,500 to the *Rénovation Québec* program for 2023-2024. This program provides funding for residential renovation projects, with the city and the *Société d'habitation du Québec* (SHQ) each contributing an equal amount.

Council is asked to approve the funding contributions from both the provincial housing corporation (SHQ) and the City of Gatineau for the 2023-2024 Rénovation Québec program, which provides financial assistance for home renovations.