Diverse metropolis: An overview of the by-law
Preserving the diverse character of our neighbourhoods and promoting access to adequate housing for everyone is the objective of the city’s By-law for a Diverse Metropolis.
Anyone who is developing a project that involves adding at least one dwelling with a residential area exceeding the threshold set in the by-lawmust sign an agreement with the city to contribute to its supply of social, affordable and family housing. The project can be a new building, an expansion or a conversion.
Definitions: Types of housing
Developer’s contribution
The developer’s contribution depends on the scope and location of the project. It can take a number of forms, including:
- Creating social, affordable and family housing through your project
- Transferring land or a building in exchange for a financial contribution
- A financial contribution
Exemption au Règlement
Les projets réalisés dans le cadre de programmes gouvernementaux visant des logements abordables sur une période de 20 ans minimum peuvent être exemptés de l’application du Règlement.
Jusqu’au 31 décembre 2026, toute conversion de bureaux en logements dans le secteur 1, correspondant approximativement au centre-ville, sera également exemptée de l’application du Règlement.
Pour les détails, communiquez avec le Service de l’habitation à [email protected].
Contribution du promoteur
Elle varie en fonction de l’ampleur et de l’emplacement de votre projet, et peut prendre plusieurs formes, par exemple :
- Construction de logements sociaux, de logements abordables hors marché et de logements familiaux dans un projet, en mode clé en main ou design-construction
- Cession d’un terrain ou d’un bâtiment à la Ville en échange d’une contrepartie financière
- Contribution financière.
Métropole mixte : les modes de contribution
Learn more about the by-law
To learn more about the by-law, consult the Technical Guide (in French).
Do you have a project?
As for any residential project, you must visit the permit counter in the borough where the project will be created. The permit counter staff will help you with the procedures and answer your questions.
To begin the project, complete the project sheet.
The project sheet is required for all permit applications for projects that involve the addition of at least one dwelling.
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