Heat pumps in Ahuntsic-Cartierville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Ahuntsic-Cartierville? Here is what the bylaws say: the permit, the distance from the lot lines, where the unit can go and the noise limit. It all comes from the official texts.
Five spots, one answer for each.
Each answer is the bylaw rule, in short. “Not specified” means the text does not say: ask urban planning.
At least 1 m from the lot lines.
At least 1 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Front balcony: building with 4 or more dwellings, dwelling with no other balcony or terrace, 1 unit, wires and pipes of 0.5 m or less, hidden by a screen, 2 m from neighbouring windows and balconies, 40 × 75 × 100 cm or less.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: contact the permit counter.
- Heritage or natural area: contact the permit counter.
- Under a balcony: only a unit serving a basement dwelling.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
No permit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1 m minimum.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
No figure published by the borough for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
311 (514 872-0311 from outside Montréal).
Read at the source.
Sources: City of Montréal, “Obtenir un permis pour installer une thermopompe ou un appareil de climatisation”, Ahuntsic-Cartierville section; urban planning bylaw 01-274 (page updated August 3, 2026).
Checked by AirGreen on September 30, 2026.
This page is a summary. The official bylaw prevails. Confirm with the borough before the work.
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