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 Outremont

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

To place a container on the street, sidewalk or alley in Outremont, a temporary occupancy permit is required. Expect about $1025 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 Outremont?

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: 5 business days
Maximum validity: 1 an
Daily rate (up to 49 m²): $95.98 · tax incl.

$95.98 × 10 days: $959.80
Issuance fee: $65.52
Subtotal · tax incl.: $1025.32

Estimated total (tax incl.)

$1025.32

Note: L'arrondissement le plus cher de l'île pour un conteneur résidentiel. Délai porté à 10 jours ouvrables pour un chantier géré par un entrepreneur. Le permis de déménagement, lui, est gratuit.

Apply on montreal.ca Notify the Agence de mobilité durable

The amounts published by this borough already include tax.

Apply on montreal.ca Book my container

What does the permit cost in comparable boroughs?

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

Container permit in Ahuntsic-Cartierville$848 for 10 days
Container permit in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles$837 for 10 days
Container permit in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce$715 for 10 days

Which size for your project?

← Compare all 19 boroughs

Data source: montreal.ca