Heat pumps in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce? 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.
Less than 1 m from the lot lines is allowed if the unit is at most 40 cm deep, 75 cm high and 100 cm wide.
Less than 1 m from the lot lines is allowed if the unit is at most 40 cm deep, 75 cm high and 100 cm wide.
Not allowed on the façade.
Front balcony: 4 or more dwellings, dwelling with no other balcony or terrace, 1 unit per dwelling, 40 × 75 × 100 cm or less, 2 m from neighbouring windows and balconies, opaque railing that hides it.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- No information by phone: go to the counter (5160, boul. Décarie) at least one hour before closing.
- Mont-Royal historic and natural district: design integration conditions.
- Corner lot: go to the permit counter.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce?
No permit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
Less than 1 m allowed if the unit is 40 × 75 × 100 cm or smaller.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed on the façade.
What is the noise limit?
Meet the levels allowed for the time of day (no figure on the page).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Permit counter, 5160, boul. Décarie, suite 100.
Read at the source.
Sources: City of Montréal, “Obtenir un permis pour installer une thermopompe ou un appareil de climatisation”, Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce section; urban planning bylaw 01-276 (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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