Modular construction in Morin-Heights

Morin-Heights at a glance

Modular construction in Morin-Heights

The principle is simple: the modules of your future home take shape in a factory, under a roof, while the foundation is prepared on your lot in Morin-Heights. Delivery follows, then assembly on the permanent foundation. On-site work is shortened, and the weather stops being the factor that dictates the schedule.

Comparing factory prices alone would be misleading: a project in Morin-Heights also includes the land, the foundation, the connections and transporting the modules to the municipality. The good news on financing — once on its foundation, a modular home is treated like any other residence.

Read the complete modular home guide · Detailed prices · Choosing a builder

Permits and regulations in Morin-Heights

A factory-built home answers to two frameworks in Morin-Heights: 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.morinheights.com.

Where to find the rules in Morin-Heights

Rules are specific to Morin-Heights 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 Morin-Heights. www.morinheights.com →
• Building permit — Application form, required documents and timelines from Morin-Heights's planning department. www.morinheights.com →
• Regional land-use plan — Regional land-use designations, managed by the Les Pays-d'en-Haut 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 — Morin-Heights city hall: 567, chemin du Village.

Modular builders serving Morin-Heights

Modular buildings are factory-built then transported to the site, so a builder does not need to be based in Morin-Heights to deliver a project there. Most Quebec factories serve the entire province, including Laurentides. Always verify the company's RBQ licence and get several quotes.

To compare manufacturers active in Quebec, see our modular builders guide.

Frequently asked questions