Dorval
What are the rules for a hot tub in Dorval?
A certificate of authorization is required to install a hot tub or a sauna.
Permit requiredThe rules, in short
Rules from Chapter 7 (Residential neighbourhood zones H) of By-law RCM-60A-2015. The consolidation does not print section numbers, so sections are cited by their heading, except sections 336 and 356, which the text names. Setbacks come from each zone's grid of uses and standards.
- Not allowed in the front yard; at least 1.5 m from the rear and side lines, 6 m from a front line and 1.5 m from any building. (ch. 7, div. 6, subdiv. 3, "General")
- An enclosure is required, or a locked removable cover that prevents access when the tub is not in use. (ch. 7, div. 6, subdiv. 3, "Safety devices")
- A certificate of authorization is required to install a hot tub or a sauna. (City page on permit and certificate applications)
Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.
Applying in Dorval
- Processing time: 30 working days after a complete application is filed
- Urban planning department: 514 633-4084
- Permits on the municipality's website
Other projects in Dorval
Hot tub elsewhere: Gatineau, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Westmount.
Version française de cette page
Source: Zoning By-law RCM-60A-2015 (administrative consolidation up to December 16, 2025), French version, checked on October 25, 2026. Plain-English summary: the official French text prevails, and a by-law can change. Confirm with the Dorval urban planning department before buying materials. Radar Foncier is an independent service, not affiliated with the municipality.
Radar Foncier in English. Permits and rules for Québec homeowners; the full site and the reports are in French. Version française