Home Adaptation Funding Increased, but Access Remains Difficult for Seniors, Coalition Warns
The Coalition for the Dignity of Seniors (CDA) is welcoming the Québec government’s increased investments in home adaptation and renovation programs, while cautioning that seniors may continue to face major obstacles in accessing support if administrative delays are not addressed.
In its 2025 economic update, the provincial government announced an additional 49.5 million dollars over four years to strengthen two key programs that help seniors remain in their homes: the Home Adaptation Program and RénoRégion.
According to the CDA, the funding boost is positive, but insufficient on its own.
“This increase is a step in the right direction, but the real challenge is not only funding,” said CDA spokesperson Pierre Lynch. “The main issue is the lengthy delays for evaluations and the complexity of the administrative process. For many seniors, waiting means their condition may worsen long before they receive help.”
Support Programs With Strict Eligibility Rules
The Home Adaptation Program can provide up to 50,000 dollars for mobility-related modifications for seniors living with physical limitations or disabilities. RénoRégion offers up to 25,000 dollars to address major deficiencies in a person’s home. However, both programs remain restricted by strict eligibility criteria.
The new 49.5-million-dollar envelope is designed to respond to rising demand, which is expected to exceed initial forecasts by March 2026. Yet the Coalition emphasizes that this investment will only be effective if the system becomes easier to navigate.
“The government must show a real political will to simplify access and shorten delays,” Pierre Lynch said. “Otherwise, these additional funds will not benefit the people who need them most.”
One persistent challenge identified by the CDA is access to professionals responsible for evaluations, a bottleneck that is especially difficult for disabled adults and caregivers supporting seniors.
