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.

• Règlement sur les opérations cadastrales (R.R.V.M., c. O-1)

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.

Information coming soon.

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

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

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: $1,178
  • Each additional lot: $150
• Including the creation of a street:
  • First lot: $1,444
  • Each additional lot: $150
• Design study for a new lane of traffic: $1,200

• PDF file Demande de permis de lotissement - Le Plateau-Mont-Royal (in French) [PDF 159 KB]

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

• PDF file Subdivision permit application form – Le Sud-Ouest (in French) [PDF 37 KB]

• 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

• 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.

• PDF file Subdivision permit application form – Montréal-Nord (in French) [PDF 390 KB]

• Règlement sur le lotissement (in French)
• By-law concerning fees
• By-law concerning the transfer for purposes of establishing, maintaining and improving parks and playgrounds and of preserving natural areas

Information coming soon.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

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.

• PDF file Demande de permis de lotissement - VSP (in French) [PDF 557 KB]
• PDF file Attestation d'un projet d'opération cadastrale - VSP (in French) [PDF 532 KB]