Information kit for newcomers from the municipality of Duhamel
Welcome to Lake Gagnon!
The Municipality of Duhamel has a series of important regulations and procedures for property owners. The regulations presented below are from the Municipality of Duhamel.
This page is a simplified version. For any official inquiries, you must contact the Municipality of Duhamel and its urban planning department directly. The information displayed is provided for informational purposes only.
Construction and Permits
Do I need a permit?
Before starting any work, check if a permit or certificate of authorization is required:
Examples of work that requires a permit:
- Interior renovations (basement, adding rooms)
- Addition or construction of a main building (house, cottage, garage)
- Installation of a swimming pool, spa, dock, or fence
- Tree removal or opening up a lake access
Always consult the Urban Planning Department before starting any work.
Construction of a Main Building
- Only one main building is permitted per lot.
- There is a minimum and maximum area requirement.
- Exterior finishing must be completed within 12 months of permit issuance.
- Respect for the shoreline buffer zone
Accessory Buildings (sheds, garages, pools, spas, fences)
- A main building must exist before adding an accessory building.
- A trailer, container, or bus cannot serve as an accessory building.
- A minimum distance between buildings must be observed.
- In the shoreline zone: no accessory building within 20 m of the lake (except for exceptions such as a dock).
- Pools/spas: only one spa per lot; water must not be discharged into the lake.
Minor Variance
If your project does not comply with regulations, you can apply for a minor variance, subject to certain costs and processing times.
- Process: Application submission → review by the Urban Planning Advisory Committee (CCU) → recommendation → decision by the Municipal Council
Contact – Municipality of Duhamel
For any questions or official requests:
Urban Planning Department
1890, rue Principale, Duhamel, Québec J0V 1G0
819-428-7100 extension 1605
Duhamel Guide for Newcomers
Refer to the municipality’s website for more details: https://www.municipalite.duhamel.qc.ca/fr/s-etablir-a-duhamel/nouveaux-arrivants
