Period Underwear Subsidies in Quebec: City-by-City List (2026)
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Updated September 2026.
Good news: more and more Quebec cities and boroughs reimburse part of the cost of reusable period underwear. Depending on where you live, you can get back 50% to 75% of the price, often up to $100 and sometimes more. Here are the main programs, city by city, and how to apply.
At a glance
- Most programs reimburse 50% to 75% of the pre-tax price, usually up to $50 to $100 per person.
- Reusable period underwear is eligible in every program listed here, along with menstrual cups and washable pads.
- You must live in the city or borough, keep your receipt and apply within a set time, often 6 months after purchase.
- Budgets are limited: many programs are first come, first served.
How does the reimbursement work?
- Check that your city has a program (see the lists below).
- Buy your products and keep a detailed receipt showing product names, prices and date. For online purchases, the order confirmation listing your items usually serves as the receipt.
- Gather your documents: recent proof of address (tax bill, lease, utility bill or driver's licence), your receipt and often a void cheque for direct deposit.
- Fill out the form from your city or the organization running the program (eco-quartier, GRAME, VertCité, etc.), online or in person.
- Get reimbursed, usually by direct deposit, within a few weeks.
Quebec City: up to $100 back
Quebec City reimburses 60% of the pre-tax price, up to $100, for reusable menstrual products. The rate rises to 75% if you buy from a merchant located in Quebec City (same maximum).
- Eligible products: menstrual cups and discs, reusable period underwear, washable pads and liners, absorbent inserts.
- Conditions: live in Quebec City, receipt less than 180 days old. Each person can apply twice per 5-year period.
- Documents: receipts in Canadian dollars, proof of address and a void cheque. For products bought for your daughter, add her birth certificate or proof of school attendance.
- How to apply: fill out the online form on the GRAME website and select Quebec City. Reimbursement is paid by direct deposit.
Example: for a $100 pre-tax purchase, you can get $60 back.
Lévis: up to $100 per person
Lévis reimburses 50% of the purchase price, up to $100 per person, with a higher rate for purchases from Lévis merchants and for low-income residents. Apply online through GRAME for purchases made in the previous 150 days, once per 3-year period. The minimum reimbursement is $25.
Montreal: boroughs that reimburse
In Montreal, each borough runs its own program, often with the local eco-quartier or a partner organization. Here is a summary based on the City of Montreal's official page.
| Borough | Reimbursement | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ahuntsic-Cartierville | 50%, max $75 | $30 minimum purchase; more help for low-income families |
| Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | 75% | Once every 2 years; apply within 6 months |
| LaSalle | $100 | $20 minimum purchase; once every 2 years |
| Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | 50%, max $100 | Bonus for low income and local purchases |
| Le Sud-Ouest | 50%, max $100 | Once every 2 years |
| Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | 66%, max $100 | 100%, max $180 for low-income households |
| Montréal-Nord | 50%, max $75 | 100% for low-income households; once per person |
| Outremont | 50%, max $100 | 75%, max $150 for low income; once a year |
| Pierrefonds-Roxboro | Up to $100 | $30 minimum purchase; once a year |
| Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles | 50%, max $50 | 65%, max $75 for Quebec-made products; once every 3 years |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 50%, max $75 per year | Purchases from January 1 to December 31 |
| Saint-Laurent | 50%, max $150 | 70%, max $210 for low income; once per address per year |
| Saint-Léonard | $50 | Limited number of reimbursements |
| Verdun | Max $50 | $50 minimum purchase; once every 3 years |
| Ville-Marie | 50%, max $75 per year | Purchases from January 1 to December 31 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 75%, max $75 | Applications from June 8, 2026 to June 4, 2027; once per household every 3 years |
According to the City of Montreal, Anjou and L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève don't currently offer a program. Lachine has a separate program for reusable personal hygiene products.
Elsewhere in Quebec: Longueuil, South Shore, Laurentians and more
Many other municipalities have their own program. Here are examples from the directory of the Réseau québécois d'action pour la santé des femmes (RQASF), updated September 1, 2026.
| Municipality | Maximum | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Longueuil | $150 | 75% when buying from a Quebec business; otherwise 50%, max $75; apply within 6 months |
| Brossard | $100 | 50%; $100 for purchases in Quebec, $75 otherwise; once per household |
| Boucherville | $100 | 50% (75% for local purchases); once per person per year |
| Chambly | $100 | 50%; once per person |
| Beloeil | $75 | 50%; apply within 6 months |
| Blainville | $50 | Apply within 90 days; once per person per year |
| Boisbriand | $125 per person ($250 per family) | 50%; apply within 6 months |
| Drummondville | $150 to $200 | 50% (75% for local purchases); apply within 6 months |
| Joliette | $100 | 50%; $50 minimum purchase; Quebec businesses only |
| Granby | $100 | For ages 9 to 17; purchases in Quebec only |
| Alma | $100 | Apply within 12 months |
| Gaspé | $50 | 50%; Quebec businesses only |
| Cantley | $100 | Apply by December 31 of the purchase year |
| Dorval | $225 ($275 when buying in Dorval) | 50%; apply within 3 months |
| Pointe-Claire | $100 | Purchases from Canadian or US businesses |
| Westmount | $100 | 50% |
The RQASF directory lists dozens of other municipalities, especially in Montérégie, the Eastern Townships and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Check it to find your city.
Your city isn't listed?
- Search your municipality's website for “reusable menstrual products” or “produits d'hygiène durables”.
- Call 311 or your city's customer service, or ask your local eco-quartier.
- Check the up-to-date RQASF directory (link in the sources below).
- No program where you live? You can ask your city council for one: several cities launched theirs after residents asked.
Tips to get the most back
- Read the conditions before you buy: some cities require a minimum purchase or a purchase from a Quebec business.
- Group your purchases to get closer to the maximum. Most programs accept several products in one claim.
- Each person can often apply separately: if you're also buying for your daughter, check whether she qualifies.
- Apply quickly: annual budgets sometimes run out before the end of the year.
- Keep your order confirmation: it's your proof of purchase.
What about Libre by Dey's?
Libre by Dey's is a Quebec company. Our reusable heavy-flow period underwear is proudly designed in Quebec and falls under reusable period underwear, a category eligible in the programs listed here. After you order, you'll receive a confirmation email listing your items: keep it for your claim. Need a specific document for your city? Write to us, we'll gladly help.
FAQ
Is period underwear reimbursed in Quebec?
Yes, in dozens of municipalities and boroughs, including Quebec City, Lévis, Longueuil and most Montreal boroughs. Reimbursement is often 50% to 75% of the price, up to a maximum set by each city.
Can I buy online?
In most programs, yes, as long as your receipt is detailed. Some cities, such as Joliette, Gaspé or Granby, require a purchase in Quebec or from a Quebec business. Always check your city's conditions.
How long does reimbursement take?
Anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the program. Payment is usually by direct deposit.
Can I apply every year?
It depends on your city: some allow one claim per year, others once every 2, 3 or 5 years.
Sources
- Ville de Québec: Programme de soutien à l'achat de produits d'hygiène personnelle durables
- City of Montreal: Subsidy for reusable menstrual products
- GRAME: Washable hygiene protection subsidies
- RQASF, Le Fil rouge: Subsidies for reusable menstrual products
Amounts and conditions change often, and some budgets run out during the year. This article is an informational summary: always check the conditions with your municipality before buying.