Apply for a subdivision permit
Would you like to divide your property into lots? You must first apply for a subdivision permit from your borough.
A subdivision, sometimes referred to in Québec as a “cadastral operation,” involves dividing property into lots. These lots can be sold separately or converted to divided co-ownership.
The owner of the property is responsible for the costs of subdividing property. Only a land surveyor can perform this work.
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Rules to follow
- The purpose of the cadastral operation (lot subdivision) must be to construct a building that complies with construction and urban planning regulations
- Minimum dimensions and areas of a lot depend on the category of use and the site coverage authorized in the area
- An existing building must still comply with regulations after the cadastral operation
- A building occupied exclusively by a residential use must have a minimum width of 5.5 metres
If the building is located in a heritage area or on a heritage site, additional requirements may apply.
Contact the permit counter to verify the rules applicable to your situation.
Fees
The cost for a cadastral operation application varies between $438 and $744 (taxes included), depending on whether or not a street is to be created.
Fees of $116,50 are payable for each additional contiguous lot.
Park fees may be assessed.
The fees are non-refundable.
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Permit counter – Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Permit counter – Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Legislation
Information coming soon.
Before undertaking a subdivision project (sometimes referred to in Québec as a “cadastral operation,” you must get a subdivision permit.
Exceptions
In the following three cases, you do not need a permit:
- The operation is undertaken as part of the province’s cadastral plan
- The operation involves vertical divided co-ownership (certain situations only)
- The operation is being performed in order to correct one of the elements of the original cadastral plan
Contact the permit counter to check which rules apply to your situation and the documents to provide with your permit application.
Learn more
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please call 311 to make an appointment with the permit counter.
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9
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Before undertaking a subdivision project (sometimes referred to in Québec as a “cadastral operation,” you must get a subdivision permit.
Fees
To subdivide property:
Without creating a street:
First lot: $350
Each additional neighbouring lot: $75
Including the creation of a street:
First lot: $500
Each additional neighbouring lot: $75
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Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
You must apply for a subdivision permit before dividing your property into lots.
However, no permit is required if the subdivision:
- Involves a vertical divided co-ownership, in some situations
- To correct an element of the original subdivision
Contact your permit counter. You’ll find out if you need to apply for a permit and if so, which documents you need to bring.
Parks fund contribution
Before your subdivision permit is issued, the borough will ask you to transfer 10 per cent of the property to it or to make a financial contribution of 10 per cent of its real value. This contribution is made if it has not yet been paid for the site.
Fees
To subdivide property:
- Without creating a street:
- First lot: $1,444
- Each additional neighbouring lot: $150
- Including the creation of a street:
- First lot: $1,178
- Each additional neighbouring lot: $150
- Design study for a new lane of traffic: $1,200
Document
Required documents
- Signed and completed application form
- Subdivision project plans
- Certificate of location or draft certificate of location if the subdivision project involves a built estate
- Proof of payment of municipal taxes for buildings that are included in the subdivision project
Other documents may be required.
Communication channels
Fifth floor
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
Fifth floor
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
A subdivision permit is required to initiate a cadastral operation. Please contact the permit counter for further information.
Specific cases
- No permit is required if the cadastral operation:
- Is executed under Québec’s cadastral renewal plan.
- Relates to vertical divided co-ownership (certain situations only).
- Is executed to correct an element in the original cadastral plan.
- If the application concerns lots already built upon, we could require a professional report showing that the existing building complies with construction, plumbing and zoning standards, in addition to all the other required documents.
Park transfers
When you submit your subdivision permit application, the borough may ask you for a financial contribution or transfer of part of your lot. This contribution is for the purposes of improving and developing parks and playgrounds and to protect natural spaces.
Fees
To subdivide property:
- Without the creation or closure of a street or alleyway:
- First lot: $874
- Each additional neighbouring lot: $129
- Including the creation or closure of a street or alleyway:
- First lot: $1,746
- Each additional neighbouring lot: $129
Document
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Cadastral operation plan issued by a land surveyor
- Attestation of a cadastral operation project (if land is transferred to the city to create a traffic lane)
- Certificate of location or certificate of location project if the cadastral operation concerns a built-upon lot
- Any other document that validates compliance with the applicable by-laws
Get informed or schedule an appointment
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Legislation
- By-law concerning subdivision (in French)
- By-law concerning fees (in French)
- By-law concerning land transfer for the purposes of creating, maintaining and improving playground parks and preserving natural spaces in Le Sud-Ouest (in French
- Act respecting land use planning and development
- Act to promote the reform of the cadastre in Québec
- Environmental Quality Act
You must apply for a subdivision permit before dividing your property into lots.
However, no permit is required if the subdivision:
- Is carried out through the province’s subdivision renovation plan
- Involves a vertical divided co-ownership, in some situations
- To correct an element of the original subdivision
Contact your permit counter. You’ll find out if you need to apply for a permit and if so, which documents you need to bring.
Communication channels
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(on the 2nd floor, rear door of the citizen reception and public safety office)
Montréal, QC H9H 1C5
Legislation
- By-law concerning subdivision (in French)
- By-law concerning permits and certificates (in French)
- By-law concerning fees (in French)
- By-law concerning agreements related to municipal construction projects under the jurisdiction of the agglomeration (in French)
- By-law concerning agreements related to municipal construction projects that are necessary in order to create residential developments (in French)
- Act respecting land use planning and development
- Act to promote the reform of the cadastre in Québec
- Environmental Quality Act
Information coming soon.
You must get a subdivision permit before undertaking a cadastral operation.
However, a permit is not required if the cadastral operation:
- Is performed within the framework of the cadastral renewal plan of Québec.
- Relates to a divided vertical co-ownership unit, in certain situations.
- Is intended to correct an element in the original cadastral plan.
Processing fees are payable at the permit counter.
During a cadastral operation, several standards apply to the minimum dimensions of a lot. It’s important to ensure that existing buildings are compliant with the regulations pertaining to zoning, construction, plumbing, and safety.
Contribution to park funds
When you submit an application for a subdivision permit, the borough may request that you make a financial contribution or transfer part of your property. This contribution helps promote the improvement and development of parks and playgrounds, and the protection of natural environments.
Fees
For a cadastral operation project:
- First lot: $485.50
- Each additional adjoining lot: $106.50
Required documents
- Subdivision permit application
- Cadastral operation plan issued by a land surveyor
- Certificate of location or certificate of location project if the cadastral operation concerns a built-upon lot
- Any other document that validates compliance with the applicable by-laws
Submit an application
Because a cadastral operation project may be complex, it is preferable to get informed at the permit counter before submitting a subdivision permit application.
Document
Learn more
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4
Legislation
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
Information coming soon.
You must obtain a subdivision permit before starting a cadastral operation.
However no permit is required if the cadastral operation is:
- Carried out as part of Québec’s cadastral renewal plan
- Related to a vertical divided co-ownership (in some situations)
- To correct one of the elements of the original cadastral plan
Contact your permit counter to see if you must apply for a permit and what documents to provide.
Transfer for park purposes
At the time you request a subdivision permit, the borough may ask for a financial contribution or the transfer of a part of your parcel. The purpose of this contribution is to improve or create parks or playgrounds and to preserve natural spaces.
Fees
For a cadastral operation project:
- No street created:
- first lot: $841
- each additional lot: $124
- With street creation:
- first lot: $1,681
- each additional lot: $124
Fees must be paid with submission of the application and are not reimbursable.
Required documents
- Plans of the cadastral operation project
- Certificate of location or draft certificate of location if the cadastral operation project relates to a developed plot of land
Other documents may be required as needed.
Communication channels
Suite 109
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Legislation
- Règlement de lotissement (in French)
- By-law concerning the transfer of land or the payment of an amount for the purposes of establishing, maintaining and improving parks and playgrounds and preserving natural areas or areas intended for a school service centre
- Act respecting land use planning and development
- Act to promote the reform of the cadastre in Québec
Information coming soon.
You must apply for a subdivision permit before dividing your property into lots.
However, no permit is required if the subdivision:
- Is carried out through the province’s subdivision renovation plan
- Involves a vertical divided co-ownership, in some situations
- To correct an element of the original subdivision
Processing fees are payable at the permit counter.
A subdivision project can be complex. It is best to get information from the staff at the permit counter before applying for your permit.
There are a number of applicable standards for minimum dimensions of a lot when subdividing. You must also make sure that existing buildings are compliant with all legislation involving zoning, construction, plumbing and safety.
Documents
Required documents
- Subdivision permit application
- Subdivision project plan drafted by a land surveyor
- Subdivision project attestation (if a lane of traffic is closed)
- Certificate of location, or draft certificate of location if the subdivision involves built land
- Any other document that demonstrates compliance with current legislation
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Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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