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Permit

Septic System


Before making your request, please note :

  • applications are analyzed in order of receipt; 
  • the analysis of the application, as well as the countdown to the 60-day deadline, begins only when the submitted application is declared valid and complete by the municipal officer and has been paid; 
  • an application received without the required documents and/or information will be declared incomplete and refused;
  • if the septic system has a flow rate of 3,240 liters or more per day, an application for a certificate of authorization from the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs is required.

Applicant Identification

Location of work

Are you the owner?

IMPORTANT: if you are not the owner, please attach a signed power of attorney from the owner(s) to the "Document Filing" section. PROCURATION.pdf

Identification of the company carrying out the work

This section of the form is to be completed only if the work is to be carried out by a company. If you are carrying out the work yourself, please go to the next section.

Work information

Type of work

Residential use only

Number of bedrooms

Description of work

What you need to know before obtaining this permit

Septic Tank Replacement

  • The cost of the permit is $110
  • A $325 compliance bond is also required

Replacement of complete system

  • Permit fee: $110
  • A $540 compliance bond is also required

New system 

  • Cost of permit is $275
  • A $540 compliance bond is also required
  • Work must begin within six (6) months of issuance of building permit.
  • If natural environments are present, a professional firm must survey them and identify the delimitation of the natural high-water line on the site. This, in turn, will be surveyed by the land surveyor and recorded on the site plan.

If the septic system has a flow rate of 3,240 liters or more per day, an application for a certificate of authorization from the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs is required.

List of documents to be provided

  • Septic installation report by constultant
  • Power of attorney by owner (if applicant is not the owner)
  • Geotechnical study (if in zone of mass movement)

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.