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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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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
Your permit will only be renewed if you have met all the requirements defined by the borough during the previous year.
In addition, your layout must resemble the authorized plan of the previous year in all respects.
If you are a new operator and plan to keep the terrace as it is, you must apply for a new permit.
In the event of changes (new development, new area, new materials, etc.), you must apply for a new permit.
Please view the page entitled Build a commercial terrace on public property to learn about the applicable standards.
Fees
Taxes included. Fees are non-refundable.
Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
Technical review | Free |
Seasonal public property occupancy | $133.16 per square meter |
Capping the first parking station | $44 |
Capping additional parking stations | $6.15 |
Removal of a payment terminal | $299 |
Removal of the first parking station | $139 |
Removal of additional parking stations | $80 |
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Annual rent
Each year, the owner of the establishment must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee in order to operate the terrace.
This rent is calculated based on the area occupied.
Operating period
From April 15 to November 15.
Required documents
- Upon request, proof of $2 million liability insurance, valid for the entire period of operation of the terrace.
- Upon request, letter of commitment certifying that there will be no change from the previous year (name of the business, name of the owner or operator and installation plan)
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator
- Authorization from the building owner
Communication channels
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Any questions?
For information or to take an appointment, contact us:
- By phone: 514 872-0311
- By email: deveco-ac@montreal.ca
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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
Fee
Free.
Terrace operating period
From May 1st to October 15.
Communication channels
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
By appointment only.
Second floor
Montréal, QC H1J 2E9
Any questions?
For information or to take an appointment, contact us:
- By phone: 514 493-8086
- By email: permis.anjou@montreal.ca
You must renew your permit annually, before the beginning of the season. In order to do so, you must:
- Apply for a renewal by e-mail.
- Complete the renewal form and provide the necessary documentation.
- 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: $107
Rent: 7.5 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
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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- Pay the review fee online or at the permit counter, depending on the method you choose to complete your application
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
- make the security deposit of $1,000. This deposit must be made in order for the permit to be issued. It will be cashed in if you do not dismantle the terrace at the end of the season.
Fees
The amounts are not taxable.
Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
Technical review | $50 |
Permit issuance fee | $25 |
Seasonal public property occupancy | $30 per square meter |
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Annual rent
Each year, the owner of the establishment must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee in order to operate the terrace.
Terrace operating period
From April 1 to October 31.
Required documents
- certificate of location
- professional-quality floor plan to scale, indicating the terrace dimensions and occupancy perimeter, and the location of adjoining street furniture (benches, fire hydrants, drains, traffic lights, etc.) and publicly-owned trees
- authorization from the building owner
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace. You will be asked to provide it when your application is reviewed, before the permit is issued
If applicable:
- power of attorney signed by the operator
- construction plans
Communication channels
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
Any questions?
For information or to take an appointment, contact us:
- By phone: 514 639-2140
- By email: permislachine@montreal.ca
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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
Fee
Free.
Terrace operating period
From May 1st to October 15.
Required documents
- Proof of liability insurance
Communication channels
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
By appointment only.
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 two month before the start of the period of operation of the terrace.
Please note that establishments located on Rue Prince-Arthur Est or Rue Saint-Denis must renew their sidewalk café permit before March 1, for the occupancy period starting on April 15.
In the event of a change of operator or major changes that are not the result of a regulatory amendment, you must submit a new application and pay the technical review fees.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online
- Provide all required documents in digital format
- Pay the review fee online
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
Operating periods
In the case of a renewal, three occupancy periods are possible:
– April 15 to November 15
– May 15 to November 15
– June 14 to November 15
The permit must be displayed in the window of the establishment and the layout plan must be available for viewing on site.
Fees
Taxes not included.
Type of fees | Amount |
Public property occupancy fees | 7.36 per cent of the value of the public property, multiplied by the number of days of the occupancy period. |
Occupancy fees are invoiced after the end of the season. The value of public property is set at $1,300 x area in square metres, except for sidewalk cafés located on the following sections, where the calculation is $1,300 x area in square metres x 2.
- Avenue du Parc, between Avenue Van Horne and Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
- Boulevard Saint-Laurent, between avenue Van Horne and Rue Sherbrooke Est
- Rue Saint-Denis, between avenue Laurier Est and Rue Sherbrooke Est
- Avenue du Mont-Royal, between Rue Hutchison and Rue Frontenac
- Avenue Laurier Ouest, between Rue Hutchison and Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Annual rent
Each year, the owner of the establishment must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee in order to operate the terrace. This rent is calculated based on the area occupied.
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.
- Full insurance policies will not be accepted. Only proof of insurance not exceeding 2 pages should be submitted.
- Insurance policies that do not cover the entire period of occupancy and renewals during occupancy will be refused.
- 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)
- Previous year’s development plan.
- Letter of authorization from neighboring business, if an encroachment of more than 50% is being requested.
Communication channels
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- Pay the review fee online or at the permit counter, depending on the method you choose to complete your application
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
Fees
Rates are set on the basis of 365 days and invoiced for full occupancy of the seasonal period, i.e. 229 days.
The fees are non-refundable.
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Technical study (renewal) | $161 |
Occupancy permit applied to a sidewalk | $64 per square meter |
Occupancy permit applied to a road | $240 per square meter |
Mixed use occupancy permit | $158 per square meter |
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Annual rent
Each year, the owner of the establishment must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee in order to operate the terrace. This rent is calculated based on the area occupied.
Terrace operating period
From April 1st to November 15.
Required documents
- Copy of a 3-dimensional plan of the sidewalk café drawn to scale that shows its layout and location in relation to public property. No hand-drawn plans will be accepted.
- 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 need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
You should receive your permit in about 30 days.
For information only.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.
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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- Pay the review fee online or at the permit counter, depending on the method you choose to complete your application
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
Terrace operating period
From April 1st to October 31.
Annual rent
Each year, applicants must pay a fee for periodic occupancy of public property in order to operate their terrace.
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Fees
Type of fee | Amount (taxes not included) |
|---|---|
Technical review | $43.26 |
Permit issuance fee | $63.01 |
Seasonal public property occupancy | $15 per square meter |
Required documents
- professional-quality floor plan to scale, indicating the terrace dimensions and occupancy perimeter,and the location of adjoining street furniture (benches, fire hydrants, drains, traffic lights, etc.) and publicly-owned trees
- authorization from the building owner
- proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the entire operating period of the terrace. You will be asked to provide it when your application is reviewed, before the permit is issued
- 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 need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
You must renew your permit annually.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents.
Fee
The periodic occupation permit for the public domain: $90.
You must renew it annually.
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
Renew
You need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
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 |
|---|---|
Permit | $70 |
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
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
You must renew your permit annually.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- Pay the review fee online or at the permit counter, depending on the method you choose to complete your application
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
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.
Please view the page entitled Build a commercial terrace on public property to check the applicable standard.
Fees
Taxes are included. No amount is refundable.
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Technical study fees for the occupation of the public domain for terrace purposes | $321 |
Periodic charges for occupying the public domain | $121 per square meter |
Additional fees may apply if the terrace occupies part of a private property. | |
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
Operating period
Seasonal terrace
From April 15 to November 15.
Pop-up terrace
Throughout the year, with certain conditions.
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
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.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Processing fee | $54 |
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.
Communication channels
You can submit your application online, but the fees must be paid at the counter.
Ground 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.
How to apply
To get your permit, you must:
- Have an account and an organizational profile
- Apply online or at the permit counter
- Provide all required documents
- Pay the review fee online or at the permit counter, depending on the method you choose to complete your application
- If your application is accepted, pay rent for the operating period upon receipt of your invoice.
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.
Fee
Taxesincluded.
Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Processing fee | $57 |
Annual rent
Each year, applicants must pay a fee for periodic occupancy of public property in order to operate their terrace.
Your rent is calculated by multiplying the surface area of public property that the terrace occupies by the periodic occupancy fees. This amount is then prorated according to the number of days of occupancy during the operating season.
Billing method
You’ll receive an invoice in the mail about two weeks after you’ve obtained your permit. It must be paid in a single instalment.
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 need an account and an organizational profile in order to use this service (in French).
Suite 111
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
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