A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work. Regardless of the amount of work, you must pay a minimum of $161.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 18 months.

You have 12 months to start the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

Renewing your permit

If your permit will expire before work starts, you can renew it at the borough permit counter. Fees apply.

If you have not completed the work and your permit is about to expire, contact the Borough in writing to extend its validity period for six months. You must provide reasons for the delay. No fees are applicable.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Fees

The permit costs $150, taxes not included.

Required documents

• copy of the certificate of location
• yard layout plan showing the location of the pool and the equipment required to operate it
• contractor’s bid
• technical sheet on the pool

If the building is a condominium:

• letter of authorization from each owner or resolution from the condominium syndicate

If you are a representative:

• power of attorney authorizing you to act on behalf of the owner

Other permits required

You will need to obtain an additional permit to: 

• Fell a tree in the area where you plan to install the pool 
• Construct an access platform for the pool 
• Modify a balcony attached to the home so a part of it opens onto the pool

In person

A certificate of authorization is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a certificate for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

The application analysis costs $443, taxes included.

This fee is non-refundable.

Validity period

The certificate is valid for a period of 12 months.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work. Regardless of the amount of work, you must pay a minimum of $50. Fees are non-taxable.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 3 months.

Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work. Regardless of the amount of work, you must pay a minimum of $75. Taxes are included.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 12 months.

Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one at a cost of $50.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

The permit costs $468, taxes included.

If you plan to change your terrace to accommodate a spa, the permit fee will be adjusted based on the scope of the project.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 6 months.

Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $180 for an above-ground pool
• $468 for an in-ground pool

Validity period

This permit expires when the installation or modification of the pool is not completed within six months of the date of issuance.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $233.30 for an above-ground pool (non-taxable)
• $349.90 for an in-ground or semi in-ground pool (non-taxable)

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 12 months.

You have three months to start the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. The permit expires and you must renew it if:

• the work is not started within three months of the date of issuance of the permit
• the work is abandoned for more than six months
• the work is not performed within 12 months of the date of issuance of the permit

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

The permit costs $412, non-taxable.

It is valid for six months.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

You will be required to pay $10.50 for every $1,000 of work. Regardless of the amount of work, you must pay a minimum of $70.50.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 12 months. 

If your permit expires, you can submit a new application to the borough.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work, with a minimum of $160.45 for a residential building and $472.16 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building. A fixed amount of $448 is added to this sum.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 9 months.

You have 6 months to start the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must submit a new application. 

If your permit expires before the work is completed, you must submit a new application for a permit. The new permit will be valid for a period of three months and can only be issued once.

The permit renewal fee is 50 per cent of the original fee. Minimum fees apply.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $60 for an above-ground pool (taxes included)
• $110 for an in-ground pool (taxes included)

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 3 months. 

If your permit expires before you start the work, you can submit an application for a three-month extension by writing to the borough. You must apply for the extension before your permit expires.

Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $140 for an above-ground or semi in-ground pool
• $425 for an in-ground pool

Fees are non-taxable.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 6 months. 

If your permit expires, you can submit a new application to the borough.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

• Certificate of location 

• Professional quality plans: 

  • yard layout plan showing the location of the pool and the equipment required to operate it 

  • landscape plans of the yard, existing and as planned, showing trees and green surfaces, paving and excavation areas 

  • construction details for a platform or pool access deck (if included in your project) 

• Recent photograph of : 

  • the yard where work will take place 

  • the walls of any building that provide access to the pool 

• Installation permit application form 

• Ecological transition contribution monitoring form (in French) you are required to complete online 

• Technical sheet on: 

  • the pool (capacity in litres, dimensions, equipment, and other details required to ensure that your installation is compliant.) 

  • the fence serving as a security enclosure (model, height, etc.) 

  • related mechanical equipment* (filter and heat pump, if applicable), including noise level. 

Please note that specific authorization may be required for mechanical equipment.

If the building is a condominium:

• letter of authorization from each owner or resolution from the condominium syndicate

If you are a representative:

• power of attorney authorizing you to act on behalf of the owner

The permit costs, taxes included :

• $157 for an above-ground pool
• $461 for an in-ground pool
• $42 for a pool or safety enclosure upgrade

• PDF file RPP - Installation permit application form - Swimming pool or Residential spa (in French)pa [PDF 115 KB]

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $176 for an above-ground pool (taxes included)
• $457 for an in-ground pool (taxes included)

Validity period

You have 12 months to complete the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

The permit costs $160, taxes included (in-ground pool: $475, taxes included).

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 2 months. 

You have two months to complete the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. Otherwise, the permit is no longer valid and you must obtain a new one.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

The permit costs $263, taxes included.

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 12 months.

You have 12 months to complete the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit. 

If your permit expires before the work is completed, you must apply for a six-month extension, at no charge, by contacting the borough in writing before your permit expires.

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

If you live within the Mount Royal heritage site, you are required to obtain an additional permit.

Complete the form below (in French) and include it in the documents to provide.

The permit costs $118.

Validity period

You have 6 months to complete the work, as of the date of issuance of the permit.

• PDF file Application for authorization to perform work on a historic building or in a historic sector (in French) [PDF 943 KB]

A permit is required to install a swimming pool, whether it is in-ground, semi in-ground, above-ground or portable.

If you have already obtained a permit for your portable pool, you are not required to submit a new application to reinstall the same pool next year, in the same place and under the same conditions.

Processing fees for the permit application vary, based on the type of pool:

• $119 for an above-ground pool
• $479 for an in-ground pool

Validity period

The permit is valid for a period of 12 months.

The permit expires if the work:

• is not started within 12 months of the date of issuance of the permit
• is abandoned for more than six months
• is not carried out within 18 months of the date of issuance of the permit