Do I need a permit for a container in Montreal?

On your private property (driveway, yard, lot), no. On the street, sidewalk or alley — the public domain — yes, a temporary occupancy permit is issued by your borough, with fees and lead times that vary by borough.

How much does the permit cost?

From under $100 to several hundred dollars depending on borough and duration: a daily rate ($40 to nearly $96 for a residential container) plus issuance and sometimes analysis fees. Use the estimator above for your borough and duration.

How far ahead should I apply?

From 2 to 10 business days depending on borough. Plateau, Rosemont, Ville-Marie, Le Sud-Ouest and Saint-Léonard require 10 business days. Plan for it before your desired delivery date.

Can I avoid the permit?

Yes, by placing the container in your private driveway or yard: no permit is then required. That's the case for the vast majority of our residential deliveries.

Container street permit in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Data verified on 19 July 2026 · source: montreal.ca

To place a container on the street, sidewalk or alley in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, a temporary occupancy permit is required. Expect about $885 tax included for 10 days (residential container, up to 49 m²). In a private driveway, no permit is required.

How much does a container permit cost in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal?

Your borough

Days on site

Occupied surface

A 20-yard container takes up about 16 m²: the “up to 49 m²” rate applies to nearly every residential rental.

Minimum lead time: 10 business days
Maximum validity: 1 an
Daily rate (up to 49 m²): $71.75 · before tax

$71.75 × 10 days: $717.50
Issuance fee: $26.25
Analysis fee: $26.25
Subtotal · before tax: $770.00

Estimated total (tax incl.)

$885.31

Note: Demande à recevoir au minimum 10 jours ouvrables à l'avance. Prolonger un permis émis exige de repayer les frais d'analyse et de délivrance. Corridor piéton ou cycliste balisé d'au moins 1,5 m obligatoire si obstrué. Remboursement possible des frais pour un OBNL ou une coopérative d'habitation.

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This borough publishes amounts EXCLUDING tax: the total above is normalized tax-included (GST + QST, 14.975%).

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What does the permit cost in comparable boroughs?

Boroughs with the same lead time, ranked by closest cost.

Container permit in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie$905 for 10 days
Container permit in Le Sud-Ouest$794 for 10 days
Container permit in Saint-Léonard$750 for 10 days

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Data source: montreal.ca