Matane at a glance
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| MRC | La Matanie |
| Population | 14,201 |
| Area | 230.43 km² |
| Demonym | Matanais, aise |
| Incorporated | 2001 |
Modular construction in Matane
As elsewhere in the La Matanie MRC, residential projects in Matane most often happen on private land — the context where the modular approach makes the most sense. The home is factory-built, sheltered from the weather, then transported and assembled on a permanent foundation, reducing time spent on site accordingly.
The real budget for a project in Matane is made up of the building, the land, the foundation, the connections and transport. Each item varies with the lot you choose: a lot served by municipal water is not the same job as one needing a well and septic system. Financing, for its part, works like any other property once the home sits on its foundation.
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Permits and regulations in Matane
A factory-built home answers to two frameworks in Matane: CSA A277 certification for everything made in the plant, and the Quebec Building Code (RBQ) plus the local zoning by-law for everything that happens on the lot — mandatory municipal permit, setbacks and height per zone, municipal inspection of on-site work.
Check zoning rules and permit applications directly with the municipality: www.ville.matane.qc.ca.
Where to find the rules in Matane
Rules are specific to Matane and the target zone. Before buying land or ordering modules, confirm these with the relevant authorities:
- Zoning & planning by-laws — Permitted uses, setbacks, height and siting — and whether factory-built homes are allowed in the target zone in Matane. www.ville.matane.qc.ca →
- Building permit — Application form, required documents and timelines from Matane's planning department. www.ville.matane.qc.ca →
- Regional land-use plan — Regional land-use designations, managed by the La Matanie MRC. View →
- Agricultural zone (CPTAQ) — If the lot is in an agricultural zone, Commission authorization may be required before building. www.cptaq.gouv.qc.ca →
- Septic systems & wells — Off municipal services, Regulation Q-2, r.22 governs septic installations. www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca →
- Building code & RBQ licence — Verify your builder's RBQ licence and Quebec Building Code requirements. www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca →
- Guide: building permits in Quebec — Our step-by-step guide to permit procedures for a modular building. View →
- Modular construction glossary — Zoning, minor variance, CSA A277, turnkey… every project term explained simply. View →
- In person — Matane city hall: 230, avenue Saint-Jérôme.
Modular builders serving Matane
Modular buildings are factory-built then transported to the site, so a builder does not need to be based in Matane to deliver a project there. Most Quebec factories serve the entire province, including Bas-Saint-Laurent. Always verify the company's RBQ licence and get several quotes.
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Articles mentioning Matane
Our guides and coverage that mention Matane or projects in the area.
Construire un multiplex modulaire (6, 12 ou 24 logements) au Québec : délais, coût par porte, processus d'assemblage et zonage. Le guide pour promoteurs.
Coût par porte, vitesse de mise en location, financement SCHL, risques et diligence : le portrait honnête du modulaire pour les promoteurs du Québec.
Loyers en forte hausse à Rimouski et Matane, 155 logements étudiants modulaires livrés en 10 mois : le portrait 2026 du modulaire au Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Portrait du Petit Matane : 6 logements modulaires en bois au centre-ville de Matane. Concept, échéancier annoncé, certifications et ce que ce modèle illustre.