Greater Montreal Building Permits Guide

RBQ licence required for any construction work; municipal permits issued by Ville de Montréal. Licensing in QC is managed by RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec). Most Greater Montreal homeowners should require their contractor to pull permits in the contractor's name so liability for code violations rests with them.

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Key points

Confirm whether your scope triggers a QC permit (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, additions, demo).
Have your licensed contractor pull the permit in their name — this shifts inspection liability to them.
Budget 1–3% of project value plus plan-check fees (CAD 200–CAD 1,500 depending on scope).
Schedule rough-in and final inspections in advance — re-inspections cost extra and delay the build.