Permits and certificates

From parking permits and construction permits to dog tags, this section contains a list of the main permits and licenses needed for domestic and commercial activities. Although many activities do not require a permit, they may be subject to certain regulations.

With or Without Permit?

Requires a permit

No permit required *

Felling a tree Knocking down a wall Erecting a permanent carport Installing, reorganizing, relocating or eliminating a parking space Building or replacing a balcony or a raised terrace. Installing a parabolic antenna that is more than 65 cm in diameter Building a residential terrace Posting a commercial sign Installing an in-ground swimming pool or spa Installing and running a sidewalk café Replacing or adding a door or window Renovating or refitting the interior of a dwelling Replacing the surface of an outer wall Installing a stove or a fireplace Modifying the layout of the plumbing system Plumbing contractors must obtain the required permit from the Régie du bâtiment Replacing the trunk sewer Adding or demolishing a main building Demolishing or renovating a shed or tower

Renovating a staircase Landscaping Erecting a seasonal carport Prohibited on l'Île-des-Soeurs neighbourhood  Building a ground level paving stone patio Renovating or repairing a balcony, a stoop, a veranda or a platform Installing a parabolic antenna that is less than 65 cm in diameter Repairing or replacing cabinets, a sink, a wash basin or a toilet Installing a fence, a small wall or a hedge Installing an above-ground pool Placing and using a dumpster on private property Building an average-sized shed or garden house Replacing the surface of a wall or ceiling Repairing the surface of an outer wall using the same materials, with normal maintenance Replacing an asphalt roof or replacing asphalt tiles Painting, staining or varnishing a main or accessory structure Installing, repairing or replacing the building's internal electrical system Installing a permanent heat pump or air conditioner

*Even if some work requires no permit, it is always recommended that you contact the Direction de l'aménagement urbain et des services aux entreprises in order to make sure that you comply with current regulations and standards.