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Consult by-law 1575 to establish a Planning Advisory Committee Role The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the City of Westmount, given its exceptional built and landscape heritage, plays a significant role in its preservation and enhancement......
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In-home Water Testing The City of Westmount’s annual lead sampling programme involves the testing of water at private residences throughout the City. This programme aligns with the guidelines of the Ministère de l’Environnement, et de la Lutte cont......
Read moreWho can vote? Only electors whose names are on the electoral list will be entitled to vote on November 2, 2025. Everything you need to know about voting How to Vote? (In French Only) Electoral Districts Map of the electoral districts......
Read moreThe Legal Services and City Clerk’s Office manage all claims filed against the City of Westmount. An individual who claims to have suffered damages for which the City is liable may file a claim in order to receive compensation for the damages incurr......
Read moreThe Urban Planning Department frequently receives calls from residents concerned about construction work being carried out at their neighbour's property. The City is also sometimes asked to intervene in civil disputes involving contractors, construc......
Read moreYou must allow neighbours access to your property to carry out construction, repair or maintenance work on their own property. However, they must give you spoken or written notice, and must repair any damage caused in order to restore your property......
Read moreForest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) Behaviour The Forest Tent Caterpillar is an insect native to North America that is widely found throughout the continent. In fact, it is one of the best known defoliating insects. The Forest Te......
Read moreWhy is Hydro Westmount changing meters? Meters have an expiry date (generally 10 years) and must be changed by the expiration date. This process is strictly audited by Measurement Canada and failure to comply results in heavy fines for the City of......
Read moreThe following process will be used to analyze all traffic related requests and complaints. The process is also outlined in Figure 2.1 . Requests All requests are to be submitted in writing to the TAC and must include the following information:......
Read moreAssess needs and avoid overbuilding Do you really need such large floor areas in kitchens, bathrooms or entrance halls? Appreciate your green space: will an addition be a detriment to the enjoyment of your garden? Check out useful information e......
Read moreBefore submitting a request to amend an urban planning by-law, it is recommended to communicate with the Urban Planning Department and to submit an optional preliminary study request in order to assess, on the one hand, the admissibility of the......
Read moreRequired documents for review: A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the association of co-owners authori......
Read moreRequired documents for a preliminary 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 copy of a recent certificate of......
Read moreBike-sharing helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also being an active and sustainable transportation choice. Eligible products Seasonal membership * Monthly membership (minimum 2 months) * Only one seasonal membership per appli......
Read moreWork on the rehabilitation of Saint-Antoine and Saint-Jacques streets will resume during the week of April 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed by early June 2026. This phase continues the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway infrastructur......
Read morePurpose This notice describes the privacy policies and practices applied by the City of Westmount (hereinafter the “City”) in connection with this service (hereinafter the “Service”). Personal Information Collected Information relating to a natur......
Read moreYou will find below a list of the positions that we anticipate will be available during the summer of 2026. Please choose a maximum of two positions that you are qualified for and interested in, as well as the approximate date you will be availab......
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Metropolitan Gem The City lies over 4,02 square kilometres on the western slopes of Mount Royal. It encompasses an urban forest, numerous parks and playgrounds, as well as cultural, religious and educational institutions. Its green is not restr......
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Electricity rate increases 2026 : Residential (3%) and commercial (3.8%) rate increases have been in effect since April 1, 2026. As provided for in the Act to simplify the electricity distribution rate-setting process, this increase reflects the c......
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A classification certificate issued by the Corporation de l’Industrie Touristique du Québec (CITQ) is required. Click here to learn more about how to register your principal residence as a tourist accommodation . If you know of a person or busines......
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This decision, made public by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, aims to provide homeowners with additional time and to allow for the development of solutions that better reflect on-the-ground realities. No penalties will be enforced before&nb......
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The City of Westmount has released the final report by the firm Atkins Réalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), dated July 7, 2025, on noise levels generated by Route 136 within its territory as part of the Turcot Interchange project. Commissioned jointly by......
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Following the discovery of bed bugs in several areas of the building, the Westmount Public Library has been temporarily closed since March 8. A thorough evaluation by a specialised firm has led the City to adopt a comprehensive treatment protocol to......
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On May 3, 2024, the City Treasurer signed the 2023 operating results financial report and the audited financial statements, which will be submitted to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH).
Read moreIn order to carry out work near the electrical circuits, a planned power outage is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (estimated time), in the area bounded by Côte-Saint-Antoine Road, Grosvenor Ave......
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