Gatineau
Do you need a permit for a pool in Gatineau?
A building permit is required to build, install, move or alter a pool, including its enclosure and access.
Permit requiredThe rules, in short
- Pool, platform and equipment not allowed in the front yard; allowed in the side and rear yards. (art. 183, table, row 26)
- At least 1 m from every lot line (pool, raised platform, stairs and equipment). (art. 183, table, row 26)
- The pool must also meet Québec's Regulation respecting residential swimming pool safety. (art. 191)
Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.
Applying in Gatineau
- Processing time: No set processing time: applications are reviewed as soon as possible, depending on volume, once complete and paid
- Cost: Set by the By-law on the administration of urban planning by-laws 501-2005 (s. 103.1 to 110); shown when you apply online
- Urban planning department: 311
- Permits on the municipality's website
Other projects in Gatineau
Pool elsewhere: Côte Saint-Luc, Dorval, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Westmount.
Version française de cette page
Source: Zoning By-law 532-2020 (administrative compilation), French version, checked on October 22, 2026. Plain-English summary: the official French text prevails, and a by-law can change. Confirm with the Gatineau 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