Heat pumps in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil? 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 1.5 m from the lot lines.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the front yard or the secondary front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Roof: allowed only for commercial, industrial and public uses.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Being exempt from a permit does not exempt the installation from the bylaws (setbacks, allowed yards).
- A geothermal system requires a certificate of authorization ($100).
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil?
No permit or certificate required.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.5 m from the lot lines, on the sides and at the rear.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard or the secondary front yard.
What is the noise limit?
55 dB or more by day (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or 50 dB or more at night (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.) at the lot lines: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and environment department, 450 467-7490, urbanisme@stmathieudebeloeil.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 22.10, s. 6.1 (table, row 18) and s. 7.2.24; permits and certificates bylaw 22.13, s. 5.1.1 (tables 3 and 4); nuisance bylaw 18.08, s. 7.1 (zoning: working consolidation of July 2026 (update 7); permits: January 2026 update).
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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