Park a moving van or moving truck
Planning a move? Do you want to know if you need a permit to reserve a space on the street for your moving truck or van? Find out what you need to know.
In Montréal, you may need a permit to save a spot for a moving truck or van. Here’s what your borough requires.
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You don’t need a permit if:
- you use legal parking spaces that are free of charge, without preventing other motorists from parking. However, you can come to an agreement with your neighbours to leave the space accessible to a moving truck.
- you don’t block the sidewalk or a bike path.
- your street doesn’t have parking meters.
You’ll need a permit if:
- your move will take place on a street with parking meters.
- You do business with a moving company.
- Your move takes place on a street with an obstructed bike path.
Temporary no-parking signs
Only official signs rented from a specialized company are allowed. You must take care of everything, including installation, yourself.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
Streets with bike path
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You’ll receive your permit within five business days.
Fees
To find out the applicable rate, or for information, contact your permit counter by email.
Document
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- you won’t block a bike path
- you won’t block the street
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
- if you must divert pedestrian or bicycle traffic
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Document
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters.
Streets without parking meters
- You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
- if you need to park the truck in a designated no-parking area.
Temporary no-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
You’ll receive your permit within 48 hours (two business days).
Informations: [email protected]
Fees
The minimum payment is $41 (including taxes).
Additional fees apply, depending on the space occupied, posts, number of days, etc.
Contact your Bureau Accès Montréal for details about the total fee applicable.
Document
Required documents
Apply for a permit
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t block the sidewalk
You’ll need a permit:
- if you block a sidewalk
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
- if you are using a professional mover
Fees
Fees apply, depending on the length of sidewalk or roadway occupied.
Contact your permit counter for details about the applicable charge: 514 639-2140
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
Truck and moving equipment
You do not need a permit if:
- you do not plan to occupy the public domain for more than one day.
- you use legal parking spaces that are free of charge, without preventing other motorists from parking. However, you can come to an agreement with your neighbours to leave the space accessible to a moving truck.
A permit is required if:
- the public property will be occupied for more than one day, in all cases.
Rates
The minimum charge is $60 (including taxes).
The cost of the permit depends on the area of public property occupied and the number of days.
Communication channels
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
Please note that moving on pedestrian streets is authorized in the mornings only, between 7 and 11 am.
Temporary no-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once your permit has been issued, the borough will contact the Agence de mobilité durable to deactivate the pay stations (without hooding).
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
You will receive your permit 24 hours before use of the space starts.
Fees
This permit is free of charge.
Procedure
- You submit a permit application online.
- Fees are automatically billed by our system.
- The fees are then cancelled when your permit is issued. You receive an e-mail notifying you that your application has been cancelled.
- You receive an e-mail with your permit attached. You receive, free of charge, a valid permit to temporarily occupy public property for purposes of parking a moving truck.
Document
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
If you have any questions or if the deadline to change or cancel your permit online has passed, please write to [email protected]
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs that are compliant with the standards set out by the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) and that are rented from a specialized company are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
Fees
$51 will be charged for the permit issuance and review fees, plus other fees depending on the type of street, surface area, etc.
Get informed
For any questions, please:
- contact Accès Montréal office, or
- e-mail us at [email protected]
Document
Apply for a permit
Online
A permit application can only be submitted online.
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
No-parking signs
Only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are allowed. You must take care of everything, including installation, yourself.
Informations: 514 620-7729
Required documents
If you are a tenant, a letter from your landlord providing authorization.
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
Point of service
(on the 2nd floor, rear door of the citizen reception and public safety office)
Montréal, QC H9H 1C5
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- if you need to park the truck where signs prohibit it
- if you need to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
You will receive your permit 24 hours before use of the space starts.
Document
Required documents
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- you can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
- to install a shipping container
Temporary no-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Fees
The fee is established in the borough’s tariffs by-law and varies according to the location and the total surface area occupied.
Document
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
Permit
You need a permit to park a moving van or truck. This permit is free.
Apply for your permit by email, at least 48 hours before the move, by contacting [email protected].
Information required
- Applicant’s contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
- Date of move
- Address where move is taking place
- Location of the planned obstruction of public property
- Identification of parking meters affected, if any
- Width occupied
- Area occupied
No-parking signs
To keep a space free for the van, you can rent no-parking signs.
Bring proof of residency to the Outremont cour de services and pay the fees listed below.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Rental rates
Taxes are included in the posted prices.
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Deposit for the rental of an orange temporary parking ban sign (payable in cash). This amount will be returned to you when you bring back the sign. | $60 |
Rental for the first 48 hours, per sign (payable by credit or debit card) | $21 |
Rental per additional day | $10.50 |
Charge for lost or broken sign | $60 |
You will receive a form from the Agence de mobilité durable along with your public property occupancy permit. You must complete the form so that parking agents can issue tickets if they need to.
Pedestrian street
If your move is on a pedestrian street:
- Request a parking space at least five working days before the move by sending an email to [email protected]
- You will then hear from our team
- Contact Sécurité publique at 514 495-6241 when the moving truck arrives (not before) and when the truck leaves.
Apply for a permit
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
You will receive your permit within five business days.
Fees
The minimum payment is $43 (taxes included).
Additional fees apply depending on current regulations.
Contact your permit counter for details about the applicable charge.
Informations: 514 868-4283
Document
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- to install a shipping container (moving abroad)
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
You’ll receive your permit within 48 hours (two business days).
Fees
Contact your Bureau Accès Montréal for details about the total fee applicable.
Document
Required documents
- If you are a tenant, a letter from your landlord providing authorization.
- Complete the Agence de mobilité durable’s signage form and e-mail it both to [email protected] and the appropriate borough.
Communication channels
Point of service
2nd floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
You’ll need a permit:
- if you block a sidewalk
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
- if you are using a professional mover.
No-parking signs
The borough does not provide signs. You must take care of renting and installing them.
You’ll receive your permit within five business days.
Fees
The minimum payment is $50 (taxes included).
Additional fees apply, depending on the length of sidewalk or roadway occupied.
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
You need a permit for a moving van in Saint-Léonard.
You must apply for a permit to park your moving truck on the street at least 24 hours in advance.
You will receive your permit by email.
Please note that the borough does not supply the signs, you must obtain them from a private company.
Fee
This permit is free.
Communication channels
By e-mail
You don’t need a permit if:
- you won’t prevent someone from parking
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- If you will be moving from an area where parking is prohibited (such as a bus stop)
No-parking signs
Only official signage that is compliant with MTQ standards (Volume V: 4.17) is authorized. You must take care of everything, including installation, yourself. Please note that Verdun does not offer this service.
Streets with parking meters
Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
Pedestrian streets
If the move occurs on a pedestrian street, please contact us by email at [email protected]
Fees
If a permit is required, depending on your situation, applicable fees will be charged for a temporary occupancy of public property permit.
Document
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
A permit application can only be submitted online. If you need accommodation, send us an e-mail.
You don’t need a permit if:
- You park a moving truck in parking spaces and do not install signs indicating that parking is prohibited for other drivers.
- you won’t block the sidewalk
- your street doesn’t have parking meters
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a street with parking meters
- if your move takes place on a pedestrian street (be careful, some streets become pedestrian-only during the summer season)
- for installation of a shipping container if you are moving abroad
Temporary no-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
Fees
This permit is free.
Procedure
- You submit a permit application online.
- Fees are automatically billed by our system.
- The fees are then cancelled when your permit is issued. You receive an e-mail notifying you that your application has been cancelled.
- You receive an e-mail with your permit attached. You receive, free of charge, a valid permit to temporarily occupy public property for purposes of parking a moving truck.
Document
Communication channels
Online
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
If you have any questions, please send an email to: [email protected]
You don’t need a permit if:
- You use free and legal parking spaces
- You don’t block the sidewalk or a bike path
- You are not using official no-parking signs
Streets without parking meters
You can arrange with your neighbours to keep a space for your moving vehicle.
You’ll need a permit:
- to install official signs prohibiting parking
- if your move will take place on a pedestrian street
- to install a shipping container on the street or on the sidewalk
No-parking signs
You are responsible for purchasing the temporary sign and installing it 12 to 14 hours before your occupancy. Please note that only official signs, rented from a specialized company, are authorized.
You must also complete the sign installation form below and transmit it to the Agence de mobilité durable.
Streets with parking meters
- Once you have been issued a permit, the borough will contact Agence de mobilité durable to cover the parking posts with a hood.
- You will receive two separate invoices, one for installation and one for lost parking revenue.
The usual delay to receive your permit is 48 hours (two business days).
Fees
Please view the following page, entitled Get a permit to temporarily occupy public property for construction purposes.
Document
Communication channels
You need an account to use this service.
If you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must have an organization profile.
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