Permits and Certificates
Anyone wishing to carry out one of the projects listed below must respect the applicable zoning by-law and obtain either a construction permit or a certificate of authorization. Note that all permits and certificates can be paid by cheque to the City of Montreal.
A building permit is required for:
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the construction of a new building |
the transformation or renovations of an existing building |
the expansion of an existing building |
the addition to a building |
the construction of a garage, carport, shed, or any other ancillary building |
the construction of an open gallery (patio), a balcony, an annexed solarium |
finishing a basement |
an interior redesign |
the use of pesticides |
A certificate of authorization is required for:
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building a fence or a wall |
moving a building |
tearing down a building |
installing a winter car shelter |
putting up a sign |
installing a terrace adjacent to a restaurant |
holding a garage sale |
connecting pipes |
holding an itinerant selling on streets or in public places, or a door-to-door charitable fund raising activity |
installing a parabolic antenna of a diameter greater than 50 cm |
installing a commercial tent |
holding a temporary public auction |
installing an in-ground pool |
installing a semi in-ground pool |
installing an above-ground pool |
any works on the shoreline |
pruning a tree |
Online permit request
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Important |
We are gradually adding new permit types to our online permit service. However, many permits still need to be submitted by email. Please read the information below carefully. |
An online permit application can be submitted in the following cases:
Installing a winter car shelter |
Watering |
Construction of a garden shed |
Construction of a fence, wall, or hedge |
Construction of a garage or carport |
Installing an in-ground pool |
Installing an above-ground pool / spa |
Holding a garage sale |
The Online Requests portal allows you to submit a permit application, pay fees and track the progress of a pending application without having to go anywhere.
Once you have completed the steps, you will receive your permit by email.
Other applications for permits and certificates
To apply for a permit that is not supported by our online platform, please follow these steps:
1) Fill out the request form for permits and certificates* (PDF - 76 KB)
2) Add the plans for your project
3) Send everything to permis@ville.dorval.qc.ca (put your address as the email's subject)
* Please note that this form does not apply for tree cutting or pruning requests.They should be sent by email to info.tp@ville.dorval.qc.ca or by phone at 514 633-4046.
We will contact you once the permit or certificate is ready.
Costs
Click here to consult the by-law concerning applicable rates for permits (Appendix A) (PDF - 149 KB).
The S.P.A.I.P. Procedure
Before issuing out a permit, a S.P.A.I.P. (Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program) procedure, which requires the approval of the Council, is needed for the following work:
- The construction or expansion of any residence
- The construction or expansion of any building located on Lakeshore Drive
- The transformation of any heritage building
- The installation of a commercial sign on certain roads
By-law RCM-60F-2016
- Timeframe for issuing a building permit
Starting from the time all the information and technical documentation required is submitted and found to be in conformity, not including errors, and the required fees have been paid, the competent authority shall have 30 business days in which to issue (or, as the case may be, refuse to issue) a building permit.
- Timeframe for issuing a certificate of authorization
Starting from the time all the information and technical documentation required is submitted and found to be in conformity, not including errors, the competent authority has 30 business days in which to issue (or, as the case may be, refuse to issue) a certificate of authorization.
There are many pamphlets that offer information on these subjects. To consult them, click here.
Information: 514 633-4084
Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information
The information collected via this form is required to process your online permit and certificate requests. It is intended to be processed exclusively by City of Dorval employees who require access to it in the course of their duties, as well as by current or future subcontractors or partners for exclusively technical and logistical reasons. Physical, organizational, contractual, and technological security measures have been put in place to protect it. We will use, disclose, or retain these records only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes and to the extent permitted or required by law. You have the right to access and rectify your personal information, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. If consent is refused or withdrawn, please note that we may not be able to process your request. For any inquiries, please contact our Privacy Officer, Louiza Sadoun, at lsadoun@ville.dorval.qc.ca.