Heat pumps in Bedford: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Bedford? 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.
Allowed in the rear yard, at least 5 m from the property lines.
At least 5 m from the property lines. A permanent unit in the side setback must be hidden from the street by landscaping.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Allowed on a roof, not on a slope facing a street, at least 5 m from the property lines.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Window air conditioners are not covered by these rules.
- The 5 m distance is larger than in most municipalities: check the location before buying.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Bedford?
No certificate required since 2021 (the zoning bylaw still applies).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
5 m from every property line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Peace, order and nuisance bylaw 655-22-1: scanned text not verified; the zoning bylaw gives no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspection, inspection@ville.bedford.qc.ca; city hall, 450 248-2440.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 699-11, s. 143 and 148; permits and certificates bylaw 702-11, s. 38, amended by 702-21-8 (zoning: update after 699-19-18 (2020); permits: bylaw 702-21-8 in force August 26, 2021).
Checked by AirGreen on September 30, 2026.
This page is a summary. The official bylaw prevails. Confirm with the city before the work.
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