Heat pumps in Anjou: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Anjou? 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 1.30 m from the lot lines.
At least 1.30 m from the lot lines.
The unit must not extend more than 0.3 m into the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, 1.30 m from the lot lines, hidden by plants.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Flat roof: set back from the façade by at least twice the unit’s height. Sloped roof: on the rear slope.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Outdoor lines concealed, in the colour of the siding.
- Corner lot: only on the ground or at ground-floor level in the secondary front yard.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Anjou?
No permit (single-family, duplex, triplex).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.30 m minimum.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. The unit must not extend more than 0.3 m into the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, 1.30 m from the lot lines, hidden by plants.
What is the noise limit?
Zoning bylaw: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Anjou permit counter, 514 493-5115, permis.anjou@montreal.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: City of Montréal, “Obtenir un permis pour installer une thermopompe ou un appareil de climatisation”, Anjou section; zoning bylaw RCA 40, s. 82 and 126.1 (page updated August 3, 2026; RCA 40 consolidated March 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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