Is House Cleaning Tax-Deductible or Subsidized in Quebec?

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Is house cleaning tax deductible in Quebec? Not exactly, but two real financial programs are tied to home cleaning here: a $4-an-hour subsidy called PEFSAD, and a tax credit worth 40% of eligible costs in 2026, up to $7,800 a year, for people 70 and older. They work completely differently, and only one of them applies if you’re booking a private cleaning company like Westmount Cleaning. Here’s exactly how each one works, and which one is actually relevant to you.

PEFSAD Exists, But It Doesn’t Apply to Private Companies Like Ours

The Programme d’exonération financière pour les services d’aide domestique (PEFSAD) gives every Quebec resident 18 and older a flat $4 per hour reduction on home-help services, with an additional reduction of $1.95 to $15.60 per hour for people 65 and older, depending on income and family situation. It sounds like it should apply to any cleaning service you book. It doesn’t. PEFSAD is only honored by EÉSAD, accredited social economy home-care businesses recognized by Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services, not by private commercial cleaning companies. Westmount Cleaning isn’t an EÉSAD, and neither are most private cleaning companies in Montreal. If PEFSAD’s hourly reduction is specifically what you’re looking for, you’ll need to book through your local EÉSAD, which you can find through the Réseau de coopération des EÉSAD. We’d rather tell you that upfront than have you book with us expecting a discount that isn’t available.

Is House Cleaning Tax Deductible in Quebec If You’re 70 or Older

The one that does work with a private company is different: the tax credit for home-support services for seniors (crédit d’impôt pour maintien à domicile des aînés). If you’re 70 or older and living in Quebec, this credit reimburses 40% of eligible home-support expenses in 2026, up to $7,800 a year for an autonomous person, and it applies to services from a private contractor, not just EÉSAD providers. Housekeeping is explicitly on the list of eligible services.

You claim it on your Quebec income tax return using Schedule J, and it’s refundable, meaning you get the credit even if you don’t owe tax. The practical part: keep your invoices from Westmount Cleaning. You’ll want them at tax time to support the claim.

PEFSAD vs. the Seniors’ Home Support Tax Credit

This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on your specific situation, so confirm the details with Revenu Québec or your accountant before filing.

So Why Do People Book a Private Company at All

EÉSADs exist to make home care affordable, and for a lot of households, that’s exactly the right fit. Private companies exist for a different reason: speed and control. Booking online takes a couple of minutes, there’s no intake process or eligibility paperwork, and you pick the date. For a lot of people, especially anyone who just wants a Standard Clean on their own schedule without going through an agency’s waitlist, that trade-off is worth paying full price for. If you’re 70 or older, you still get to claim the tax credit either way, so the choice comes down to speed versus subsidy, not one or the other.

FAQ

Is house cleaning tax deductible in Quebec?

Not as a general deduction, but if you’re 70 or older, eligible home-support expenses including housekeeping qualify for a refundable tax credit worth 40% of costs in 2026, up to $7,800 a year, claimed on Schedule J of your Quebec tax return.

Can I use PEFSAD with Westmount Cleaning?

No. PEFSAD’s hourly subsidy only applies through accredited EÉSAD social economy home-care businesses, not private cleaning companies. Check the Réseau de coopération des EÉSAD to find one in your area if that’s what you need.

Do I need to be low-income to get the seniors’ home support tax credit?

No. It’s available to any Quebec resident 70 or older, regardless of income, though the exact credit calculation can vary by situation. Confirm your specific eligibility with Revenu Québec or your accountant.

What do I need to claim the credit?

Keep your invoices or receipts from the cleaning service. You’ll report the eligible expenses on Schedule J when you file your Quebec income tax return.

Does this apply to a one-time clean or only recurring service?

The credit is based on eligible expenses paid during the tax year, so it can apply to either, but confirm the specifics of your situation with Revenu Québec or your accountant.

Ready to book? Get an instant quote and book online, and if you’re 70 or older, hold onto your invoice for tax time.