Heat pumps in Contrecoeur: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Contrecoeur? 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, on the ground, hidden from the street by an opaque fence, a dense hedge or landscaping.
At least 1 m from the lot lines, on the ground, hidden from the street by an opaque fence, a dense hedge or landscaping.
Not allowed in the front yard or the fixed front setback.
Multi-family building: on a balcony, serving one unit only, camouflaged if visible from the street.
Not allowed on the roof of the house or of an accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Water-source heat pump connected to the city water supply: closed loop required.
- Noisy work banned Monday to Thursday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Contrecoeur?
No permit or certificate required.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1 m from any lot line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard or the fixed front setback.
What is the noise limit?
Over 53 dBA at the lot line: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and environment department, 450 587-5901, ext. 222, urbanisme@ville.contrecoeur.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw U-100, s. 187 (row 25), 250 and 251; permits bylaw U-200, s. 19; nuisance bylaw 726-2003, s. 46.1 and 52 (zoning bylaw U-100 in force December 12, 2025; permits bylaw U-200 in force October 10, 2025).
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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