Personal information protection policy

This site uses navigation cookies to provide you with an optimal experience.

Find out more

What are you looking for today?

Permits and certificates

See on map

Planning on undertaking a home renovaton project? You might need a permit!

Continue reading for a list of work and required permits, documents, and associated costs.

Make a permit request online

Housing

All requests for permits for new construction, extensions visible from the street, renovations modifying the appearance of a building façade visible from the street, and all cadastral operations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Delays:

Around 3-4 months + 90 days if the main building was built before 1940

Cost:

$14,000

Required documents :

The surname, name and phone number of the owner or their representative;
The power of attorney signed by the owner when the application is submitted by an agent;
A copy of any title establishing that the applicant is the owner of the immovable in question or a document establishing that they hold an option to purchase this immovable;
The certificate of location of the immovable to be demolished, completed within the five (5) years preceding the filing of the application;
The reasons justifying the demolition relating to the assessment criteria stipulated in this by-law;
The name, address, and telephone number of the general contractor in charge of the demolition or of the person who will carry out the demolition work; 5
The schedule and anticipated cost for the completion of the demolition work;
A description of the proposed measures for demolition, site clean-up, and, if applicable, salvage of materials;
Colour photographs of each elevation of the immovable, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
Photographs showing each interior room of the immovable, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
Photographs of the neighbouring immovables to understand the context of the insertion, taken within the three (3) months prior to the filing of the application;
In the case of an immovable with one or more dwellings, the number and size of the dwellings in the immovable;
In the case of an immovable with one or more dwellings, the owner’s statement indicating that each of the lessees has been notified, either by registered mail or by certified mail, of their intention to obtain a demolition permit from the Committee;
In the case of an immovable, including one or more dwellings, the conditions for the relocation of the lessees;
A report on the condition of the building, prepared by an architect or a specialized engineer with expertise in the field of built heritage and designated by the City, carried out within 12 months preceding the submission of the complete application;
A detailed economic analysis indicating the restoration costs to be incurred to restore the immovable to its full value and demonstrating that the immovable is in such a state that it cannot reasonably be renovated, prepared by an expert designated by the City;
An analysis of the impact of the project on trees and the preservation measures implemented, in compliance with the urban planning by-laws in force;
In the case of a contaminated landsite, the schedule of decontamination work and the probable cost of this work;
A heritage study conducted by an expert in the field, designated by the City;
Any other document that the applicant deems appropriate to support their application. u) A preliminary program for the utilization of vacated land

Delays :

Project subject to the PAC (extension project seem from the street)
Project not subject to the PAC (extension project not seem from the street)
- March to September: 1 month
- Octobre to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$13.50 / $ 1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
Deposit: $2,500
$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for an extension if it seen from the street
$2,500 deposit if the footprint of the building is being modified

Required documents

Delays:

Minimum 4 months

Cost : ($/m² of gross floor area)

$21.50 /m² from 0 to 225 m²
$22.00 /m² from 226 to 400 m²
$22.50 /m² from 401 to 599 m²
$23.00 /m² from 600 m2 to plus
A $2,500 deposit is required as well as a financial guarantee of $50,000
$250 for the study of a site planning and architectural integration program
Park fees (10% of the value of the land)

Required documents

All requests for permits renovations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure that they comply with the SPAIP By-law. Please note that these requests require an additional analysis fee. If you have any doubts as to whether your request is subject to the SPAIP By-law, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Interior :

All works pertaining to the structure

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)

Required documents :

Stamped plans by a structural engineer

Quote for the work

Exterior:

Siding modification
Modification of the size of openings or new style of window on the front facade of the house

Delays:

Project subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front facade): minimum 2 months
Projet non subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front façade)
- March to September: 1 month
- October to February: 2 weeks

Cost :

$13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC

Required documents:

Not limited to :

Siding modification :
- Siding specifications (technicaly details and dimensions)
- Physical sample of the siding that has been proposed
- Pictures of all 4 facades of the house
- Detailed quote of the work
Opening modification and window styles :
- Technical specification of the new openings, doors or windows
- Pictures of the current facades that will be modified via the opening of window style change
- Detailed quote for the work
- Construction details pertaining to the header that will need to be installed to support the opening (if there is a change in the size of opening)
Addition of a porch or awning :
- Architectural plans and elevations detailing the existing situation with technical details of the structure
- Site plan prepared by a land surveyor detailing the setbacks
- Picture of the front facade
- Detailed quote for the work
- All siding samples if needed

Around the house / landscaping

Delays:

Project subject to the PAC: minimum 2 months

Cost:

$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC

Required documents:

Surveyor's site plan with existing and projected geodetic levels

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$100 + $2,500 deposit

Required documents:

Copy of the certificate of location with a plan showing the driveway and its dimensions
Detailed quote from the contractor

In case of emergency, a permit for a connection of conduits can be issued within 48 hours in the eventuality of a broken pipe

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$60

Required documents:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the deck
Construction details of the deck

Delays :

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$210 + $2,500 (deposit)

Required documents:

Site plan prepared by a land surveyor
Plans and architectural elevations of detached garage

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$100 + $2,500 deposit

Required documents:

Copy of the certificate of location with a plan showing the driveway and its dimensions
Detailed quote from the contractor

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

Free

Required documents:

Copy of the certificate of location showing the location of the enclosure,
Construction details of the enclosure or fence, including door closing and locking devices, materials and height
Details of opening limiters for any windows opening directly into the pool enclosure

Delays:

March to September: 1 month

October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$60
$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for properties adjacent to Lac St-Louis

Required documents:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the fence
Construction details of the deck : height and material

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

Free

Required documents:

Copy of certificate of location
Model of insert

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$60

Documents requis:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the Gazebo
Construction details of the gazebo

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$200

Required documents:

Copy of certificate of location
Autorisation from the city of Montreal
Service offer from the company doing the work

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$60

Required documents:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the hot tub and fence
Construction details of the spa (with it’s capacity) and of the fence (materials, height)

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
Octobre to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$350

Required documents:

A certificate of location prepared and signed by a land surveyor indicating the location of the high water line and the riverbank;
A plan prepared and signed by a landscape architect showing the landscaping work, the type of plants, trees or bushes to be planted, the accesses and the hard surfaces as well as the level of the land and the retaining wall, if applicable.

Delays:

March to September: 1 month

October to February: 2 weeks

Coût:

$60

Required documents:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the pergola
Construction details of the pergola

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

Above ground pool: $ 60
Inground / semi-inground : $ 210 + $ 2,500 deposit

Required documents

Leaflet on the standards for swimming pools

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks
Project subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front facade)
- Minimum 2 months
Projet non subject to the PAC (Renovation project on the front façade)
- March to September: 1 month
- Octobre to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$13.50 / $1,000 per cost of the work (minimum $175)
$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC

Required documents:

Architectural plans and elevations detailing the existing situation with technical details of the structure.
A copy of a certificate of location showing the footprint of the porch
Picture of the façade where porch will be built
Detailed quote for the work

Documents required for projects not subject to SPAIP:

Elevation drawings and plans of the porch
Photo of façade where porch will be built
Detailed work proposal

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$ 60

Required documents:

Copy of the certificate of location showing the location of the projected retaining wall
A section cut showing the wall and the proposed drainage

Delays:

March to September: 1 month

October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$60
$110 for the study of a Site planning and architectural integration program for properties adjacent to Lac St-Louis

Required documents:

Copy of a certificate of location with the location of the proposed shed
Construction details of the shed

In accordance with the City’s Tree Policy, It is prohibited to fell any tree located on private property within the territory of the Beaconsfield without having first obtained a permit for this purpose. If the tree in question falls into one of the categories listed in the Tree Policy, then an authorization certificate can be requested.

A certificate of authorization is not required when the diameter of the tree to be felled is less than fifteen (15) centimetres, measured at 0.15 metres from the ground.

Application for a permit to fell a tree

COMMERCIAL and SEASONAL CONTRACTORS (grass, snow, leaves)

Delays:

March to September: 1 month

October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$200

Required documents:

A plan showing the interior layout where the commercial use will occur and the floor area of the building or part of the building concerned by the request;
A complete description of the proposed use of the immovable, or part thereof, and any other information contained in the application form prepared by the City;
Where the owner of the commercial establishment is the tenant of the immovable, a copy of the lease signed by the owner of the building authorizing the commercial use for the place for which the certificate of occupancy is requested;
In the case of a family-type resource or a residence for autonomous seniors, the number and ages of the people who will be residing there.

Delays:

March to September: 1 month
October to February: 2 weeks

Cost:

$17 /$1,000 per cost of work (minimum $315)

Required documents:

Plan of existing and proposed interior layout
If the owner of the commercial establishment is a tenant of the building, a copy of the lease signed by the building owner authorizing commercial use of the premises for which the certificate of occupancy is requested;
Detailed quote for the work

Delays:

1 week

Cost:

$75 per vehicule

Required documents:

Insurance for all the vehicules
Insurance for all the vehicules
Registration for the vehicules

Delays:

1 week

Cost:

$ 450 per vehicle or trailer

A pick-up vehicle towing a trailer in which the vehicle box and trailer are to be filled requires 2 stickers

Required documents:

Insurance for all the vehicules
Insurance for all the vehicules
Registration for the vehicules

Delays :

Project subject to the PAC (Beaurepaire village - Zone C120): minimum 2 months
Projet non subject to the PAC (outside Beaurepaire Village)
- Mars to September 1 month
- Octobre to February 2 weeks

Cost:

Inside Beaurepaire village (Zone C120): $110
Study of a Site planning and architectural integration program if subject to the PAC: $110
Outside Beaurepaire village: $110

Required documents:

A document signed by the owner of the property on which the sign shall be installed, requesting the authorization to install said sign;
Drawings showing the size, design, lettering, colours, materials and lighting system of the proposed sign;
Drawings showing supporting devices, installation details and the location of the proposed sign;
Recent photographs of the exterior of the building or property showing all existing signs.

Delays:

1 week

Cost:

$75 per vehicule

Required documents:

Insurance for all the vehicules
Insurance for all the vehicules
Registration for the vehicules

Search by address

Find your zoning

Find your urban planning zoning details, your councillor, information regarding collections for your sector, and more!

Find out more

Where do you wantto share this page?

Any Questions?

My City

Services

Culture and leisure

Any Questions?

My City

Services

Culture and leisure

What are you looking for today?

Permits and certificates

Housing

Demolition

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents :

Extension

Delays :

Cost:

New construction

Delays:

Cost : ($/m2 of gross floor area)

Renovation

Interior :

Exterior:

Required documents:

Around the house / landscaping

Backfill / excavation

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Connection (pipes)

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Deck

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Detached garage

Delays :

Cost:

Required documents:

Driveway / culvert

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Existing pool upgrade

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Fence

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Gas insert

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Gazebo

Delays:

Cost:

Documents requis:

Geothermal well

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Hot tub

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Landscaping along the riverbank

Delays:

Cost:

Required documents:

Pergola

Delays:

Coût:

Required documents:

Pool (inground, semi-inground, above-ground)

Where do you want
to share this page?

Cost : ($/m² of gross floor area)