Interior Renovations

Required documents for review:

  • A letter describing the scope of the proposed work;
  • A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party;
  • A letter from the association of co-owners authorizing the proposed modification(s);
  • Clear and colour photographs of the property showing the existing conditions prior to the work;
  • Architectural type drawings, scaled and dimensioned, showing existing and proposed conditions;
  • Detailed calculations of the floor areas;
  • An inspection report from a licensed professional identifying the presence or absence of asbestos in compliance with the regulation respecting occupational health and safety (S-2.1, r.13), (required depending on the age of the building and the proposed work);
  • An official cost estimate, excluding taxes, provided by a general contractor.

The following documents may also be required:

  • A sprinkler plan, a lighting plan, sections and a reflected ceiling plan;
  • Structural drawings, signed and sealed by a structural engineer (if the structure is modified);
  • A declaration form from the Régie du Bâtiment de Québec for any apartment building, public building and commercial building;
  • A complete set of scaled working drawings folded to a 8.5 “x 14” format.

This list is a summary. Please note that additional documents or information may be required in order to provide a better understanding of the project and contribute to the request process. (By-Law #1300, article 65, point 14o)

Once you have gathered all the information please open your file at the Urban Planning Counter in City Hall or open an online application.

  • Fees apply for document analysis; the cost of the permit is separate. Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates.
  • The cost of the permit is calculated from the cost of work.
  • The applicant will receive a follow-up via email.

Even if the permit has been authorized, it is not automatically issued. The permit must be paid for and certain documents must be submitted.

Information you need to bring:

  • A detailed construction cost, excluding taxes, as provided by the general contractor (tariffs By-law).
  • All other documentation requested that needs to be deposited prior to the issuance of a permit (ex. RBQ form, a site management document, asbestos report, sidewalk deposit, …).