Building And Renovations
Permits & Applications
Construction Hours
Monday – Friday; 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Saturday & Sunday; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Work is not permitted on statutory holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
A permit is required for most work and is essential BEFORE beginning the work to comply with Hampstead’s urban planning by-laws and safety and security standards, while also protecting the collective and individual interests of Town residents.
- All construction and renovation projects with a value of over $2,000 require a valid permit issued by the Town of Hampstead.
- A building permit is required for the following work regardless of the estimated cost of the work:
- Work affecting the structure of a main building;
- Work affecting the exterior appearance of a building;
- Construction of a building or accessory structure;
- Work relating to private water or sewer lines;
- Work on the plumbing or electrical system;
- Environmentally responsible construction or renovation projects listed in Sections 34 and 35 of this by-law.
(Ref. 1004. Art. 45)
- A building permit is required for the following work regardless of the estimated cost of the work:
- Homeowners are responsible for getting a permit when necessary.
- It is strongly recommended to contact the Urban Planning Division in order to validate the need to get a permit for the work you are intending to do.
- Applying for all permits starts with the Permit Application, which must be completed with all required documents listed below.
- Only complete applications with all required documents will be processed.
- Once the application is reviewed by the Urban Planning department, a payment of 75,00$ must be made to process it.
The following list shows the most frequent projects along with the necessary documents needed to obtain the permit (other documents may be requested, depending on the project):
***ALL PROJECTS REQUIRE A PERMIT FORM APPLICATION***
Tree planting and felling (ref 1001 art 159 to 171) | Driveway and/or walkway & Fence or hedge (ref 1001 art 88 to 90, 94 to 99, 106 to 119) | Installation of a propane reservoir (ref 1001 art 75) |
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Replacement of doors and windows (ref 1001 art 36.1 par 6, 53, 56 par 4, 57, 59 and 1003 art 32, 40 par 3 and 4) | Interior renovations (ref 1003 art 20 to 36 and 38 to 53 and 1010 annexe E section 4) | Foundations repair, pilings (ref 1001 art 58, 156 and 1003 art 24 to 26, 29, 30 par 3 and art 49) |
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Pool, spa (ref 1001 art 84 to 93) | Terrace, balcony, porch (ref 1001 art 52, 57, 83, 84 par 2 and 3 and art 60 and ref. 1003 art. 25) | Addition, new construction (ref 1001 art 32, 33, 37, 54 to 63, 66, 68, 186 and 1003 art 20, 21, 23 and 24) |
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Geothermal (ref 1001 art 79 to 83) | Installation of a garden shed (ref 1001 art 70) |
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Demolition (ref 1001 art 186 to 191 and 1003 art 41, 45, 46, 48, 52, 56 and 1009 art 1.2.4, 2.1.3, 3.1.2) |
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Roof repair | Exterior wall cladding (ref 1001 art 50 and 1003 art 30) |
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Request to the Planning Advisory Committee (expansion, addition, new construction): $300
Demolition: $725
Minor exemption request: $900
Permit fees: Minimum cost: $130
Street rental: $100 per parking space up to 20 feet on the public right-of-way (per day)
Security deposit
For all new construction: $5,000
Major expansion work (more than 40m2) or transformation of the building: $5,000
Installation of a geothermal system: $2,000
Land decontamination: $2,000
Driveways and retaining walls: $1,000
Minor expansion (less than 40m2): $1,000
Landscaping: $1,000
Pools (installation, removal, modifications, etc.): $1,000
Work on the front façade: $500
Porches, concrete stairs and walkways: $500
French drains and foundation/pile repairs: $500
Connection to municipal services: $500
Tank removal: $500
Water meters (for each meter): $3,000
TREE REPLACEMENT (by-law 1001, article 166): minimum of $600 per tree
The “Request for copies of Architectural plans” must be completed, an electronic invoice of 75.00$ will be sent and must be paid in order to obtain copies of plans kept in the Town of Hampstead’s Urban Planning Archives. You will be contacted when the plan copies are received.
*Note that, the “Authorization from owner (Proxy)” section of the form must be filled and signed by the owner, should the request for plan copies be made by someone other than the owner of the property.
New construction, Addition, Pool, Accessory building, Foundation work require an implantation plan.
What is an implantation plan? *French only
For reference, the Town invites you to consult By-law 1004 Section 53-54.
Here below is an example of a plan:
To initiate a condominium conversion, the Town of Hampstead recommends that you read By-law 713.
A minor exemption request begins with an application made on the Request for a Minor Exemption Form to the Urban Planning and Building Inspections Department, clearly explaining why a minor exemption is being requested and what prejudices exist. In addition, two (2) sets of plans and a non-reimbursable application fee equal to $ 900 for the study of the application and the publication of the public notice.
(Applicants whose requests are refused will be reimbursed an amount equal to $400 upon receipt of a letter withdrawing said request, and this, before the public notice is published.)
Anyone other than the property owner requesting a minor exemption requires written authorization from the property owner.
At least 15 days prior to the meeting where the Town Council shall rule on the application, a notice will be published in a local newspaper stating:
- When the request will be presented to Council for consideration;
- That any interested person may be heard by the Town Council in relation to the application.
The Director of the Urban Planning and Building Inspections, presents the request to the PAC for review at a monthly closed-door Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting. The PAC is a working group consisting of two (2) Town Council members and five (5) residents with an expertise in architecture and urban planning. Some projects may be required to be submitted for acceptance before the obtention of a construction permit. The group examines projects and makes recommendations to the Council when individuals put up a new building, want to expand or make modifications to the exterior facades or want to demolish a building.
Call for Candidates – Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
The Town of Hampstead is seeking candidates to sit on its Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for the duration of its mandate. The mandate given to the Committee by Town Council is to review matters within its jurisdiction in accordance with provisions in the Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, RLRQ c A-19.1 and existing By-laws, to provide:
- Recommendations to Town Council, at its request, on all matters related to planning, zoning, subdivision and construction;
- Advice concerning minor exemptions (ME), site planning and architectural integration programs (SPAIP), specific construction, alteration, or occupancy proposals for an immoveable (SCAOPI) and demolition;
- Advice to Town Council regarding any other matter provided for by law.
The candidates sought for this mandate must be members in good standing of the Ordre des architectes du Québec, the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec or be professionals in a related discipline.
Committee members should be members of their respective professional associations and also residents of Hampstead.
Any interested person is invited to submit a letter of interest and resume no later than December 20th, 2022.
HOW TO APPLY:
Any selected candidate will be recommended to Town Council who, as the appropriate authority, will make decisions regarding the nomination, if applicable.
After due consideration at the public meeting, Council will take a decision concerning the minor exemption request. The applicant will receive a copy of the resolution from the Town Clerk and, if the response is favourable, they can complete their request for a building permit, subdivision permit, or certificate of authorization by submitting the necessary plans to the Urban Planning and Building Inspections Department.
2022 Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
Chairman | Warren Budning |
Vice Chairman | Jason Farber |
Members | 5 Hampstead citizen members known for their expertise in architecture and urban planning: Daniel Turner, engineer Edmond Miresco, engineer Suzanne Bistricer, architect George Elbaz, architect Martin Leblanc, architect |
Secretary | Director – Urban Planning and Building Inspections, Secretary of the Committee |
2022 Demolition Committee
Abolished and replaced by the Town Council.
***Please note that due to social distancing measures, permit requests, architectural plans copies requests, and documents must be attached to the request. Permits issued via email. Payments by credit card, via secure email.***
For further information regarding permit and certificates fees, please refer to By-Law 1010 Annex E – Town Planning and Building Inspection.
Please call Urban Planning 514-369-8200, ext. 6438 for further information.
Before Digging
Be sure to contact Info-Excavation:
Telephone: 514-286-9228
Website: http://www.info-ex.com/