Permits and certificates
Due to the high volume of requests, the processing time for permits and certificates is currently 90 business days.
The department's opening hours are as follows:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to noon
You can also reach the department at urbanisme@saint-lambert.ca or 450 466-3277.
Planning to do some construction or renovation work on your property? Thinking about installing a swimming pool or building a shed in your yard? To undertake these or similar projects you need a permit or a certificate of authorization.
Avoid problems!
Make sure to obtain your permit or certificate of authorization before beginning any work on your home or your property, or even before buying your materials.
Please note that non-compliance with this regulation may result in a fine (minimum $300 plus costs) and often leads to frustrating delays in your projects.
Avis public concernant le règlement de contrôle intérimaire
The ABCs of permits
Any modification to the front façade or any exterior modification visible from the street is subject to the By-law concerning the site and architectural integration plans (2234). This entails processing fees and additional steps to obtain a construction permit, which will take a minimum of 10 weeks.
Quick access to common forms
Here are the most frequently requested permits and forms. We invite you to download the required form and fill it out directly on your computer so you can save it in your personal files.
- Application to fell a tree and evaluation of the application
- Service connection procedure
- Installation standards for residential sheds
- Application for a building permit or a certificate of authorization
- Request for a minor exemption
- Standards for storm and sanitary water drainage
- Application for the construction or modification of a driveway
- Application for a certificate of use as a place of business
Requests for the opening and closing of the water supply line
Certain work requires closing the water supply line. Only the Ville de Saint-Lambert is authorized to do so. Please submit your requests to have the water supply line opened or closed to the Public Works Office at 450 466-3690 at least 24 hours in advance. If the work is to be carried out on a Monday, you must submit your request by no later than the Friday morning preceding the Monday in question. The cost of this service is $60 if the work is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., from Monday to Friday.
The cost is $180, if the work is scheduled between 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., from Monday to Friday, or on Saturday. The cost is $240 on Saturdays or on holidays. These costs cover both the opening and closing of the water supply line.
Information
For more information, contact the Urban Planning, Permits and Inspection Department at 450-466-3277 or urbanisme@saint-lambert.ca.