For people aged 75 and over, as well as those with a slight loss of autonomy.

Habitat Morin-Heights

Category 1 RPA

(in the process of certification)

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A project financed by the Société d’habitation du Québec

Habitat Morin-Heights is an RPA-certified (in the process of certification) serviced seniors’ residence for people aged 75 and over or with a slight loss of autonomy.

The building is located in the heart of the village, behind the community centre, Chalet Bellevue. The residence offers thirty complete 3 ½ units at affordable prices. Services provided to residents include lunch and dinner and 24-hour supervision seven days a week.

This project is being carried out under the AccèsLogis program of the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ). Depending on household income, tenants are eligible for the tax credit for home support and may also benefit from the housing support program (PSL).

The Municipality initiated the project in 2018 with the help of Groupe LogiLoge, a resource specialized in this type of project that accompanies.

As of 2019, the Municipality has created a non-profit organization to ensure proper management and start-up of the project.

The Habitat Morin-Heights committee is made up of two municipal members and three senior citizens.  

3 ½ apartments with outdoor space
Space for 5 appliances
Two meals a day
24/7 surveillance and emergency bracelet

Near the residence

Shops

The residence is close to several shops within walking distance: general store, grocery store, post office, café, restaurant, plant and gift store, yoga studio with bike and paddleboard rentals, pharmacy, bakery, etc.

Library

The municipal library offers a selection of books in French and English and various digital services. Membership is free for residents.

Community Centre

The Chalet Bellevue community centre is just a few steps from Habitat Morin-Heights. A true social hub, it offers a variety of courses, cultural and community activities, municipal meetings, and is equipped to serve as an emergency centre if necessary.

Parks and Trails

The Municipality of Morin-Heights is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle! Close to the residence, you’ll find several parks, walking and biking trails that become cross-country ski or snowshoe trails in winter, the Aerobic Corridor, tennis and pickleball courts, skating rinks, quiet spots for picnics, and much more!

In the heart of the community

Live in the heart of nature, close to all services, in an environment with a strong community spirit.
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Habitat Morin-Heights and the Chalet Bellevue

"This project, an initiative of the Habitat Morin-Heights organization, represents a total investment of over $18.7 million. The Government of Canada is allocating more than $8.8 million to this project through the Third Canada-Quebec Agreement Housing Initiative. The Québec government is adding a total contribution of over $7.3 million, including over $3.2 million from the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ). The SHQ also guarantees the mortgage loan taken out by the organization. For its part, the Municipality of Morin-Heights is contributing project a financial contribution of nearly $4.8 million, of which $4.1 million is from the Quebec government under the tripartite agreements the Municipality has signed with the SHQ and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation."

Excerpt from March 15 press release, Government of Quebec

“I would like to underline the unequivocal commitment of all the partners and the entire Morin-Heights community involved in the realization of this housing project. It shows that improving the quality of life of seniors is a priority, and that their primary choice to age in their own home, within their community and in an affordable environment adapted to their needs, is fundamentally recognized.”

Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Seniors and Minister Delegate for Health

“I'm very proud of the Municipality's ongoing contribution to this project since 2018, whether through the transfer of the land where the housing units are currently being built or through administrative support for staff. The project is perfectly in line with our family and seniors policy, in addition to contributing to the deployment of our strategy to revitalize the village core. It's also a concrete action to tackle the housing shortage, particularly among seniors. Thanks to Habitat Morin-Heights, many of them will be able to continue living here at a reasonable cost. ”

Tim Watchorn, maire de Morin-Heights

“Financing has certainly been an issue throughout the five years of project preparation. I would like to sincerely thank the provincial government, via the Société d'habitation du Québec and MNA Agnès Grondin, the federal government for its increased contribution, and MNA Stéphane Lauzon, as well as CMHC, the Municipality of Morin-Heights and Desjardins for their contribution. ”

Louise Cossette, Chair of the Habitat Morin-Heights Board of Directors