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Municipality of Chelsea
Permit

*Renewal of a business permit

Please note :

  • Please note that a Pivot account is required to apply for business and accommodation permits.
  • Applications are processed in order of receipt;
  • Please allow 10 working days for a response;
  • The analysis of the application begins only when the application submitted has been paid and is declared valid, complete by the municipal officer;
  • That the analysis of the application, as well as the 60-day delay, begins only when the application submitted is declared valid and complete by the municipal officer; 
  • That an application received without the necessary documents and/or information will be declared incomplete and refused.
  • This form is intended for the annual renewal of existing business permits only;
  • Application without modifications only. If modifications are required, please submit a new business permit application.

Company Identification

Are you the owner of the property?•

IMPORTANT: If you are not the owner, please attach a copy of the lease.

Contact Information of Person in Charge

Is it a renewal or a new application?

(Answer each question. Any affirmative answer (“Yes”) redirects to a new business permit application).

1. Has the address or location of activities changed?•
2. Have the company's main activities changed since the last permit?•
3. Has there been a change in ownership (deed of sale or purchase)?•
4. Have there been any renovations, extensions or changes to the interior or exterior layout?•
5. Has the company's parking lot or infrastructure been modified or expanded?•

Additional Questions

2. Do you use any additional equipment or facilities not previously declared?•
3. Has the number of customers or employees per day increased?•
4. Have any nuisances (noise, odors, traffic) or additional emissions (dust, gas, noise) been reported or generated?•

What you need to know before obtaining this permit

Please refer to section 6.4 of Bylaw 1219-22 Permits and Certificates.

  • Fees: (Subject to change without notice)

    • $30 (complementary residential use - home-based business)
    • $85 (commercial use)

  • Validity of a use authorization certificate (business permit) : A business permit is valid from the date of issue to December 31 of the same year. 
  • Renewal of certificate of authorization: It is the responsibility of the business owner to ensure that the certificate of authorization is renewed each year. Please submit the renewal application no later than January 31.

List of documents to be provided

(These documents must be submitted if applicable to your business).

  • Public health certificate or inspection (e.g.: restaurants, daycare centers, beauty salons).
  • Copy of maintenance contract attesting that the device that intercepts fats, oils or grease will be maintained and emptied as needed according to regulatory standards in compliance with the current Quebec Construction Code.
  • Authorization from the Ministère de l'Environnement (e.g.: emissions, discharge into water).
  • Permit from the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (for the sale or service of alcohol).
  • Authorization to use hazardous materials (if applicable).
  • Specific permit for transport or commercial operation of heavy vehicles (if applicable).
  • Approval from a professional association (e.g. Order of Physicians, Dentists, Engineers, etc.).
  • Valid CITQ certificate (mandatory for short-term rental renewal applications). Please attach a copy of the document.

Drop files here or click to upload them.

By clicking on "Complete my application" :

  • I confirm that the information provided in this form is true;
  • I agree that the Municipality of Chelsea may use the information provided on this form to contact me;
  • I understand that the information provided on this form will be forwarded to all municipal departments concerned;
  • I understand that the Municipality may carry out discretionary inspections before or after the work;
  • I understand that if the permit is granted, I will be required to comply with the conditions of the permit as well as the provisions of any other law or regulation that may apply;
  • I confirm the accuracy of the information contained in this application. I consent to this action having the value of a digital signature.


Disclaimer: The online expedited permit application service allows any citizen to confidentially submit an application for a permit or certificate of authorization at any time to the Municipality, to provide all the information required for the application, to pay the fees and to follow the progress of the application without having to visit Town hall.

By completing the online application form for an expedited permit or certificate, the citizen declares that all the information contained in the form is true and that he or she agrees to comply with all applicable municipal by-laws and standards.

The citizen acknowledges that, from time to time, the municipality reserves the right to inspect work carried out on its territory to ensure compliance with current regulations.

The citizen acknowledges that should the inspection reveal that the work differs from that for which the permit or certificate was issued, the municipality will apply the penalty stipulated in its by-laws without any further notice.