Heat pumps in L’Île-Perrot: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in L’Île-Perrot? 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 and no more than 2 m from the building. Near the corner of the house, in line with the side wall: acoustic screen.
Side yard not facing a street: at least 1 m from the lot lines, no more than 2 m from the building, with an acoustic screen (unless the side yard is over 6 m wide).
Not allowed in the front yard or in a side yard facing a street.
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
- Acoustic screen: it must absorb sound and reduce the unit’s noise.
- Corner lot: allowed in a rear yard facing a street, not in a side yard facing a street.
- Include a site plan, elevations and the equipment details with the application.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in L’Île-Perrot?
Certificate of authorization required to install mechanical equipment.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the main building.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard or in a side yard facing a street.
What is the noise limit?
55 dBA maximum, measured at the lot lines.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Citizen service desk, 514 453-1751, guichetunique@ile-perrot.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 746, tables 117 (row 33) and 133 (row 11) and the “Thermopompe” article; permits and certificates bylaw 677, s. 27 (consolidated April 21, 2026 (746, with 746-1); consolidation including bylaw 677-4 (in force November 14, 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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