Renew your terrace permit

1-Read the standards and requirements, then complete and sign the permit application form.
2 -Submit the form and required documents to the Accès Montréal office;
3 -If the application is accepted, provide proof of civil liability insurance (café-terrasse and placottoir) and a cheque for public domain occupation fees (café-terrasse only);
4 – You may now proceed with the installation of your café-terrasse or display case. Remember that installation and removal must take place within the occupancy period indicated on the permit.

• Document proving that the applicant is the operator of the establishment to which the sidewalk café or counter is attached
• Letter of authorization from building owner (if tenant)
• Document authorizing the agent to act on behalf of the applicant, if applicable
• Copy of valid certificate of occupancy
• A 3-dimensional plan to scale illustrating the layout of the café-terrasse and its location in relation to the public domain
• Proof of liability insurance ($2 million). The liability insurance obtained by the owner must stipulate that the City is co-insured.*

Do you have a permit to build a terrace or a closet, and would like to renew it? Here’s everything you need to know:

To renew your permit, simply :

• • Complete the online form and include the required documents (see list below)
  • Pay the fees by cheque, drop them off at Bureau Accès Montréal or send them by mail.

For fees, please refer to the Southwest Borough 2024 renewal notice rates by clicking here.