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Heat pumps in Canton de Shefford: permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Canton de Shefford? 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.

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PermitTo be confirmedNot specified: heat pumps are not in the table of certificates of authorization; confirm with urban planning
FeeNot publishedNo fee is published online: ask urban planning.
Distance from lot lines2 m2 m from the lot lines
Noise limitNot specifiedGeneral bylaw G-100: no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is prohibited)
01 · Where the unit can go

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.

BackyardAllowed

Allowed in the rear yard, at least 2 m from the lot lines.

Side yardNot allowed

Heat pumps not allowed in the side yard. An air conditioner is allowed there at least 2 m from the lot lines.

Front yardNot allowed

Not allowed in the front yard.

BalconyNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

Flat roofNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

02 · Before the work

Good to know, and who to call.

Good to know

  • The grid treats heat pumps (rear yard only) differently from air conditioners (side and rear yards).
  • A geothermal system requires a certificate of authorization ($50).
Who to call Urban planning and environment department, 450 539-2258, ext. 223, urbanisme@cantonshefford.qc.ca Ask them to confirm the rules for your address before the work.
03 · Questions

The short answers.

Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Canton de Shefford?

Not specified: heat pumps are not in the table of certificates of authorization; confirm with urban planning.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

2 m from the lot lines.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

No. Not allowed in the front yard.

What is the noise limit?

General bylaw G-100: no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the neighbourhood is prohibited).

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Urban planning and environment department, 450 539-2258, ext. 223, urbanisme@cantonshefford.qc.ca.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Zoning bylaw 2016-532, s. 5.1 (grid); permits and certificates bylaw 2016-537, s. 4.1 and 5.1.1 (table 2); general bylaw G-100 (2018-561), s. 30 and 33 (zoning: update no. 15 (February 19, 2026); permits: update no. 14 (September 13, 2024)).

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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