In recent years, extreme weather events caused by climate change have exposed vulnerabilities in many buildings across the municipality. To help address this challenge, the Town of Rosemère is launching an outreach and support program for at-risk properties. The initiative aims to reduce damage associated with rain-related flooding.

This is a joint initiative with the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville, with financial support from the Quebec government through the Accélérer la transition climatique locale (ATCL) program, part of the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy. The provincial government’s contribution is $487,004. The Town of Rosemère is actively supporting the initiative with an investment of $121,751, $89,750 of which is drawn from its climate resilience fund.

Program highlights

The program establishes a “property health report card” for participating properties. Eligible homeowners can receive free professional support tailored to their needs. This includes:

• A property inspection and assessment;
• A full inspection report;
• A detailed plan explaining the recommended corrective work; 
• A follow-up inspection to verify that the work done by the homeowner complies with the recommendations.

Note that the cost of any corrective work is not covered by the program and remains the responsibility of homeowners.

To benefit from the program, eligible homeowners must complete the official application form available through the resident portal at: https://citoyen.ville.rosemere.qc.ca/. Application procedures, program details, eligibility criteria, key dates and FAQs are all available at this address. Inspections will begin in July 2026 and continue through November 1, 2027. 

“We are increasingly seeing the impacts of extreme weather events,” said Rosemère Mayor Marie-Elaine Pitre. “Through this program, we want to give residents the tools to make their property more resilient and better prepared for heavy rainfall.”

This program is an integral part of the 2026–2030 plan to fight and adapt to climate change adopted on April 13, 2026. It is one of 50 measures designed to accelerate the climate transition across Rosemère and ensure a sustainable future for current and future generations.