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Replace doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions

Last updated January 31, 2022
Related to
  • Doors and windows
  • Exterior renovations
  • Indoor renovations

Need to replace the doors and windows on your building? You must comply with the regulations in force, and in certain cases, you are required to obtain a permit.

You must meet natural lighting and ventilation standards when replacing exterior doors and windows.

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A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes and fees for plans and specifications
  • recent colour photo of the exterior walls affected by the work. Include a figure for the windows, on the photos and the bids.
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Limited number of activities offered
555 Rue Chabanel Ouest
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work (taxes included).

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet indicating that the new doors and windows are ENERGY STAR qualified
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

In person

Point de service

Permit counter – Anjou
By appointment
7171 Rue Bombardier
Second floor
Montréal, QC H1J 2E9

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Sliding windows are not permitted in areas with historical significance.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades  affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce permit counter
5160 Boulevard Décarie
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions., except if your building is located in an area subject to a Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP).

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades  affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Lachine
1800 Boulevard Saint-Joseph
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • building specification sheet
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – LaSalle
By appointment
55 Avenue Dupras
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

You are required to replace your doors and windows with components that have the same features as the original components. In order to change or replace the original components, please contact the permit counter.

Restoration of original doors and windows

A permit is not required to restore an original door or window, except if your building belongs to one of the following categories:

  • classified heritage immovable
  • significant architectural witness
  • located in the Mount Royal Heritage Site
  • located in the protection area of a classified heritage immovable

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

An additional fee of $3.25 applies for every $1,000 of work for the review of restoration, replacement or transformation work carried out on a part of a building visible from a public street.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • detailed bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes and featuring the plan, materials and dimensions
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façade and the component targeted
  • completed and signed building specification sheet
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
201 Avenue Laurier Est
Fifth floor
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Document

  • Guide sur les portes et fenêtres - Le Sud-Ouest (in French) [PDF 14 MB]

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • detailed bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façade on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Le Sud-Ouest
815 Rue Bel-Air
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
By mail

Point of service

Permit counter – Le Sud-Ouest
815 Rue Bel-Air
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4

Methods of payment

  • Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
  • Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”

Send your application form (in French), your documents and your payment.

Look at our guide (in French) to know more about authorized models.

Legislation

  • Annexe 3 - Portes et fenêtres de l’arrondissement du Sud-Ouest (guide)

A permit is not required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions, colour and appearance.

However, if your property is located in an historic area, you must obtain a permit to change the architectural features of its original components.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades  affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
By appointment
406 Montée de l'Église
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Limited number of activities offered
6854 Rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

The approval process can vary if your building or the area in which it is located has historic value. Additional documents may be required and other fees may apply.

We recommend that you go to the permit counter before you undertake the work.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • any other document required to process the application

If your building has historic value, you are also required to provide the following documents:

  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Montréal-Nord
4241 Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

We recommend that you go to the permit counter before you undertake the work.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Outremont
1431 Avenue Van Horne, 2nd floor
Montréal, QC H2V 1K9

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • plan showing the dimensions of the rooms affected by the work to ensure compliance with natural lighting and ventilation standards
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Pierrefonds-Roxboro
13665 Boulevard de Pierrefonds
Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4
By e-mail
[email protected]

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
12090 Rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Documents

  • Formulaire de remplacement de portes et de fenêtres - Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (in French) [PDF 62 KB]
  • Guide sur les portes et fenêtres - Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie (in French) [PDF 1 MB]

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet showing the window model (sash, casement, awning)
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
5650 Rue D'Iberville
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
By mail

Point of service

Permit counter – Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
5650 Rue D'Iberville
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3

Send your application form (in French), your documents and your payment.

Consultez notre guide pour connaître les modèles autorisés.

You generally do not need a permit to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Communication channels

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Saint-Laurent
777, boulevard Marcel-Laurin
Saint-Laurent, QC H4M 2M7

Minor renovations and maintenance

A permit is not required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions, if the total cost of the work does not exceed $3,000.

Major renovations

You are required to obtain a permit if the total cost of the work exceeds $3,000.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Saint-Léonard
8400 Boulevard Lacordaire
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Architectural harmony

If two-thirds (2/3) of the buildings on your section of the street share the same architectural features, you are required to use models (dimensions, materials, colour) similar to those used on other buildings.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Work aimed at preserving or restoring the original shape or appearance of an architectural feature is favoured.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Ville-Marie
800 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8

A permit is required to replace exterior doors and windows with models that have the same dimensions.

Please wait for your permit to be issued before buying any materials.

Permit fees

Processing fees for permit applications vary based on the projected cost of the work. You will be required to pay $9.80 for every $1,000 of work.

Regardless of the amount of work, you will be required to pay a minimum:

  • $152 for a strictly residential building
  • $448 for a commercial, industrial, institutional or mixed-use building

The projected costs must include all fees associated with the work (ex: plans, labour, equipment), taxes included.

Fees are non-refundable.

Further reading: The cost of a renovation permit

Required documents

The following documents are required to process your application:

  • bid or cost estimate for the work, including taxes
  • certificate of location
  • manufacturer’s documentation or technical sheet
  • recent colour photo of the façades on the buildings next door
  • recent colour photo of the façades affected by the work
  • any other document required to process the application

If the work is done on 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

Further reading: How to obtain the documents required to apply for a permit

Communication channels

Online

Submit your renovation permit applications all at once (building interior, roof, doors and windows, exterior siding, projections such as stairs, balconies and terraces).

Apply for a permit

Payment method

  • Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

You need an account on montreal.ca to use this service.

In person

Point of service

Permit counter – Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc Extension
405 Avenue Ogilvy
Suite 111
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3

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  • By address

Boroughs

Ahuntsic-CartiervilleAnjouCôte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-GrâceLachineLaSalleLe Plateau-Mont-RoyalLe Sud-OuestL'Île-Bizard–Sainte-GenevièveMercier–Hochelaga-MaisonneuveMontréal-NordOutremontPierrefonds-RoxboroRivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-TremblesRosemont–La Petite-PatrieSaint-LaurentSaint-LéonardVerdunVille-MarieVilleray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
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Things to know

Certain areas or buildings are subject to specific standards meant to preserve their historic, architectural or landscape value. Extra fees apply, and additional documents are required.

To find out if your building has historic value, please contact the permit counter in your borough.

Other procedure

  • Add doors and windows or replacing them with models that have different dimensions

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