Westmount
What are the rules for a hot tub in Westmount?
A certificate of authorization is required to install a hot tub (By-law 1634, s. 47, 17°).
Permit requiredThe rules, in short
- A hot tub is allowed in the rear, side or secondary front yard, outside the building line and the required side open space. (art. 6.1.8.1)
- At least 2 m from every property line; screened by plants in a side or secondary front yard. (art. 6.1.8.1)
- On a gallery: only on a rear gallery reached from the ground floor, 2 m from the lot lines. (art. 6.1.8.3)
- Rigid removable cover with a padlock; a tub of more than 2,000 litres is treated as a pool. (art. 6.1.8 and 6.1.8.4)
Summary by Radar Foncier, in our own words: the official French text of the by-law, linked above, prevails.
Applying in Westmount
- Urban planning department: 514 989-5219
- Permits on the municipality's website
Other projects in Westmount
Hot tub elsewhere: Dorval, Gatineau, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Version française de cette page
Source: Zoning By-law 1303 (administrative consolidation up to By-law 1641; accessory dwelling units: By-law 1657), French version, checked on October 25, 2026. Plain-English summary: the official French text prevails, and a by-law can change. Confirm with the Westmount 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