Trees · Quebec

Québec City Diseased Elm Removal Subsidy

Run by Ville de Québec

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
About 50% of the eligible cost set by trunk diameter ($10 to $18 per cm), up to $1,000 per elm and $2,000 per property
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Owners of residential properties in the Québec agglomeration (commercial, industrial, institutional and vacant lots excluded).
Where
Residential property owners in the Québec agglomeration.
Status
Open. While funds last.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Have a diseased elm on your residential property cut down and disposed of properly, and get about half the cost back.

Requirements

  • Get the City's free tree-cutting authorization certificate first
  • Cutting, transport and disposal must follow the agglomeration by-law on diseased elms (R.A.V.Q. 238)
  • Apply within 90 days of cutting
  • First come, first served until funds run out

How to apply

  1. 1Obtain the tree-cutting authorization certificate
  2. 2Have the elm cut and disposed of by a contractor
  3. 3Submit the elm removal support form within 90 days with the certificate, invoices and proof of disposal
  4. 4Receive a cheque from the City

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Québec City Diseased Elm Removal Subsidy,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/quebec/quebec-elm-removal-support

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