Heat pumps in Verchères: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Verchères? 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 rear lot line and 2 m from the side lot lines.
Only alongside the rear half of the side wall, at least 2 m from the side lot line.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Multi-family buildings: heat pump serving a single unit, screened if visible from a street.
Not allowed on the roof of the house or of an accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Install on the ground or on a support designed for that purpose.
- Water-cooled units connected to the water main must run in a closed loop.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Verchères?
Permit required before installation. Published fee: $40.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.5 m from the rear lot line, 2 m from the side lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Residential zones: over 50 dB at the lot lines, from any source: not allowed (heat-pump rule: 53 dBA).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 583-3307.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 443-2010 (2025 version), s. 6.4.2.2 and 6.4.2.3; permits and certificates bylaw 435-2009, s. 2.3.2; fee bylaw 615-2025, Schedule A; nuisance bylaw 361-2003, s. 46.1 and 46.1.1 (zoning bylaw 443-2010: 2025 version; checked September 30, 2026).
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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