Renew a permit to build a commercial terrace on public property
Do you want to renew your permit to build a commercial terrace on the sidewalk, road or any other part of public property? Learn what you need to do to renew your permit.
In Montréal, you must hold a valid permit in order to operate a commercial terrace on public property.
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A permit to build a commercial terrace remains valid year after year. It is renewed automatically, except if :
- the permit is revoked by the city, in which case a new permit application must be submitted
- you have submitted a request to stop using the terrace and the terrace has been dismantled
- the location of the terrace or its area changes
- there is a change of operator in the establishment, in which case you must go directly to the permit counter to request a change of operator for a nominal fee
Annual rent
You will continue to pay the rent (or seasonal public property occupancy fee) annually, calculated based on the area occupied by the terrace and the assessment roll in force.
You must pay the rent in a single instalment. The rent is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice at the beginning of the season.
You may be asked to provide proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the occupancy period.
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You must renew your permit annually, before the beginning of the season. In order to do so, you must:
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Apply for a renewal by e-mail.
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Complete the renewal form and provide the necessary documentation.
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Pay the permit fee and the rent.
Requirements
You are required to have met all the regulatory requirements during the previous year.
The proposed terrace must be identical to the terrace described in the plans submitted the previous year.
If there are changes, you must submit a new application, regardless of what those changes are.
Annual rent
You will continue to pay a rent (or annual seasonal public property occupancy fee).
The payment must be made in a single instalment. It is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice in the mail at the beginning of the season.
Fee
Permit: $99
Rent: 15 per cent of the value of the area occupied by the terrace
The invoice will include the sum total of these two amounts.
Required documents
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
Direction des travaux publics
2140 Madison Ave, 3rd floor
Montréal, QC H4B 2T4
The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.
The permit to build a commercial terrace remains valid year after year, except if:
- the permit is revoked by the city, in which case a new permit application must be submitted
- you have submitted a request to stop using the terrace and the terrace has been dismantled
- you intend to change the terrace in relation to the plan authorized at the time of issuance of the permit, or you are a new operator, in which case you must submit a new application
Annual rent
You will continue to pay a rent (or annual seasonal public property occupancy fee), calculated based on the area occupied by the terrace and the assessment roll in force, as well as the number of days of occupancy.
You must pay the rent at the permit counter in a single instalment, before the terrace is built.
Required documents
- Upon request, proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
Point of service
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
You must renew your permit annually.
In order to do so, you must complete the form online and submit it with the required documents.
Due to the high number of applications, you are advised to submit your application at least one month before the start of the period of operation of the terrace.
The renewal is free of charge.
If there is a change of operator or a change in the initial plans for the terrace, you must submit a new application.
Operating period
From April 15 to October 15
Document
Required documents
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, that states that the terrace is covered for its entire period of operation and designating the city as a co-insured party. Your policy will be required in order for us to process your file and before the permit is issued. You do not need to send us the entire insurance contract, just the pages with the information we need.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
You must apply online.
You must renew your permit annually. In order to do so, you must:
- complete the form online with the required documents.
- send a cheque by mail to pay the fees.
Fees
To help merchants in 2022, the borough is easing the applicable measures.
Only the renewal fee is to be paid upon approval of the application.
You must provide proof of insurance.
The occupancy fees are fixed for entire seasonal period. In the event of an occupancy during only part of this period, the fee amounts are prorated to the number of days of occupancy during the 200-day seasonal period. The fees are non-taxable and non-refundable.
Type of fee | Amount |
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Renewal | $50 |
Sidewalk occupancy permit | $0 per m² |
Road occupancy permit | $0 per m² |
Required documents
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
Please submit your application online, then send a cheque.
Point of service
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Legislation
This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.
You must renew your permit annually and confirm that no changes have been made.
The permit renewal is free of charge.
If changes in area or materials are made, you must submit a new application.
If only the name of operator changes, you must submit an application to change the identity of the permit holder.
If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.
Annual rent
You must pay the annual seasonal public property occupancy fee (rent) in a single instalment. The fee will be calculated from April 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice in the mail at the beginning of the season.
Required documents
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
You can submit your application online, but the fees must be paid at the counter.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
You must renew your permit annually.
In order to do so, you must complete the form online or at the counter and provide the required documents.
The permit renewal is free of charge.
Required documents
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
You can submit your application online, but the fees must be paid at the counter.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4
The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.
This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.
You must renew your permit annually and confirm that no changes have been made.
If changes in area or materials are made, you must submit a new application.
If only the name of operator changes, you must submit an application to change the identity of the permit holder.
If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.
Annual rent
You will continue to pay the annual rent (or seasonal public property occupancy fee).
You must pay the rent in a single instalment. The rent is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice at the beginning of the season.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount |
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Permit | $64 |
Additional fees may apply if the terrace occupies part of a private property.
Document
Required documents
- letter certifying that no changes have been made to the terrace
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
You must renew your permit annually. In order to do so, you must:
- complete the renewal application online or at the permit counter
- sign an agreement, then pay the permit application fee and the rent (seasonal terraces only) at the permit counter
Your permit will only be renewed if, in the previous year, you met all the requirements established by the borough.
In addition, every aspect of your terrace layout must resemble the plan that was authorized in the previous year.
If you are a new operator and you intend to keep the terrace as is, you can simply submit an application with a change of operator.
If there are changes (new arrangement, area, materials), you must submit a new application for a permit.
Operating period
Seasonal terrace
From May 1 to October 31.
Pop-up terrace
Throughout the year, with certain conditions.
Fees
Taxes are included. No amount is refundable.
Seasonal terrace
Type of fee | Amount |
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Processing fee and permit | $50 |
Pop-up terrace
Type of fee | Amount |
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Permit | $50 |
Required documents
- Upon request, proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- letter of commitment certifying that there will be no changes in relation to the previous year (name of the establishment, name of owner or operator, building plans)
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Renew your permit
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
Bring the required documents.
This service is not offered in this borough.
This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.
The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.
A commercial terrace permit is only valid for a specific period of time and renewal must be applied for at the beginning of each year.
The layout must be identical to that of the previous year.
Fees
$50
Seasonal public property occupancy fee (annual rent)
No annual rent will be charged in 2022.
Communication channels
You can submit your application online, but the fees must be paid at the counter.
Point de service
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
You must renew your permit annually, online or at the counter, and confirm that no changes have been made.
If there have been changes, you must submit a new application for a permit, regardless of what those changes are.
If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.
Annual rent
You must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee (rent) annually, in a single instalment. It is calculated from May 1 to October 31.
Fee
There is no charge for the identical renewal of a permit.
Required documents
- letter certifying that no changes have been made to the terrace
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace.
- authorization from the building owner
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
Communication channels
You can submit your application online, but the fees must be paid at the counter.
Point of service
Suite 111
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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