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(Marketwire - Oct. 18, 2012) - Effective October 1, 2012, the age of eligibility for the Shelter Allowance Program of the Societe d'habitation du Quebec (SHQ) is 53 years for singles and couples who meet the other program criteria. For the year 2012/2013 alone, this represents an investment of $3.4 million, and it is estimated that 3,400 Quebec households will benefit from this measure.
The SHQ's mission is to facilitate citizens' access to appropriate housing conditions. Each year, thanks to its programs and many partners, the SHQ helps more than 230,000 Quebec households. For more information on this agency's programs and services, visit www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/english.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Francois Simard; Communications Advisor; Societe d'habitation du Quebec; 418-643-4035, ext. 1341; Mathilde Cote; Communications; CMHC, Quebec Region; 514-496-1189