Heat pumps in LaSalle: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in LaSalle? 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 2 m from the rear lot line and 1 m from the side lot lines.
At least 1 m from the side lot lines.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: contact the permit counter.
- Noise complaint: 311.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in LaSalle?
No permit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m at the rear, 1 m on the sides.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
50 dB maximum, at the lot lines.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Permit counter, 55, av. Dupras (by appointment).
Read at the source.
Sources: City of Montréal, “Obtenir un permis pour installer une thermopompe ou un appareil de climatisation”, LaSalle section; zoning bylaw 2098 (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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