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Tiny house in Terrebonne: bylaw and permit
In Terrebonne (MRC Les Moulins / Lanaudière), building is governed by Règlement de zonage 1001 (et 1009). We found no minimum tiny-house floor area in the documents read. Source read (consulté 2026-09-28 (page protégée par Cloudflare, lue par extrait de recherche)); not legal advice: the town's planning department decides.
What our sources say (quoted in French)
| Other criteria | Permis requis ; les normes générales d'implantation, de construction, d'architecture, de stationnement et d'aménagement s'appliquent ; remise : 3 % du terrain et 19 m² max |
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What we did not find
- Primary residence : Not found in the documents read
- Accessory dwelling : Not found in the documents read
- Floor area : Not found in the documents read
Note. Le plein droit de la loi 31 n'autorise pas le détaché. Aucune règle de mini maison détachée trouvée.
Source
Bylaw : Règlement de zonage 1001 (et 1009)
Document read : terrebonne.ca —
Frequently asked questions
Is there a tiny-house bylaw in Terrebonne?
The applicable bylaw is Règlement de zonage 1001 (et 1009). We found no provision specific to tiny houses.
What is the minimum floor area of a tiny house in Terrebonne?
We found no minimum tiny-house floor area in the documents read. Confirm with the planning department: it depends on the zone of the lot.
Do I need a permit for a tiny house in Terrebonne?
Yes, in general: to build a dwelling, the municipality issues a permit under its zoning and building bylaws (LAU s. 119 and 120). The main page details the conditions.
See also: Building permit for a tiny house in Quebec · the free guide: where to build.
A survey of public documents at the date shown: bylaws change; not legal advice.