Temporary housing for people transitioning out of homelessness

Last updated November 25, 2025
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These modular housing units with support resources aim to provide a safe, dignified place to live for people transitioning out of homelessness while they are awaiting permanent housing.

There will be 2 sites, located in Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. A third site in Outremont is planned for 2026. 

Characteristics of the modular housing units

Each site will accommodate a maximum of 30 people at a time, giving them somewhere to live until they find permanent housing.

Each site includes:

  • Furnished single and double rooms
  • An accessible room for people with reduced mobility
  • Furnished common areas: kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry facilities and washrooms

Profile of occupants 

Accompanied modular housing will accommodate people who are ready to access transitional accommodation and are taking steps to find a permanent home. 

A screening and assessment process will be carried out by selected organizations to select the occupants, who will be: 

  • Single or partnered adults
  • People who are able to live in a community environment
  • People who have no behavioural issues related to addictions or mental health. 

24-hour support on site, 7 days a week 

A community organization will be responsible for supporting residents in order to facilitate their social and economic reintegration. Staff will be present on site at all times. Their responsibilities will include: 

  • Providing psychosocial services and support in finding housing and employment
  • Organize community activities
  • Oversee the sharing of public space 

Locations

These modular housing units will complement existing temporary shelter and support resources for homeless persons. 

The three sites meet several key criteria, including access to public services and proximity to public transit.

The modular housing units with support services in Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce are now fully operational. Residents have moved into the facilities and are beginning their journey toward social and economic reintegration, with the goal of finding permanent housing.

Partner organization

The organization Mission Old Brewery (in French) has been chosen to select and assess the 30 people who will occupy the site and support them in their search for a permanent home. The organization will be on site and available 24/7 for the project’s residents. It will also be tasked with maintaining the cleanliness of the premises and facilitating harmonious relations with the neighbourhood.

Work in progress notice

The modular units are installed on site. Interior work is underway.

Partner organization

The organization Rue Action Prévention Jeunesse (RAP Jeunesse, in French) has been chosen to select and assess the 30 people who will occupy the site and support them in their search for a permanent home. The organization will be on site and available 24/7 for the project’s residents. RAP Jeunesse will also be tasked with maintaining the cleanliness of the premises and facilitating harmonious relations with the neighbourhood.

Documents
To learn more about the project, the residents who are in the process of transitioning out of homelessness, and the 24/7 support services that will be offered to them, please refer to the project presentation (in French) and frequently asked questions (in French).

Social Cohabitation Committee

A Social Cohabitation Committee will be set up in fall 2025 in order to hold an initial meeting in early 2026. It will provide a forum for local people to reflect on ways of improving social cohabitation, and to propose courses of action relating to the implementation of modular housing units with support resources. 

Next steps

Montréal and its partners are doing their utmost to encourage a healthy sharing of public space.

  • Fall: the city will analyze all the comments received as part of this project, in order to facilitate harmonious integration of the project into the community.
  • Late 2025 : work on the proposed site for the modular housing may begin.
  • 2026 : arrival if the first residents.

This project is being carried out in collaboration with the Québec government.

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