Interior Renovations

• Did you read the guidelines for renovating and building?

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 14^o)

Once all the necessary information is gathered, you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall.

• The applicable fees include the file analysis fees. Please note that the fees related to the issuance of the permit or authorization certificate, if applicable, will be added to this amount.
• The cost of the permit or authorization certificate, if applicable, is calculated based on the cost of the work.

Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates.

Once the application has been reviewed, the applicant will receive a follow-up by email. 

Even if the application has been authorized, the issuance of the permit or certificate, if applicable, is not automatic; the applicable fees must be paid and certain documents must be submitted. 

An official quote from the contractor including the detailed cost of the proposed work, before taxes, must be submitted.