Modular construction in La Haute-Côte-Nord

All municipalities in the area

Modular construction serves the entire area, including the following municipalities:

• Forestville — 2,838 res. · Forestvillois, oise
• Les Escoumins — 1,753 res. · Escouminois, oise
• Sacré-Coeur — 1,685 res. · Sacré-Coeurois, oise
• Longue-Rive — 881 res. · Longue-Rivois, oise
• Tadoussac — 789 res. · Tadoussacien, ienne
• Les Bergeronnes — 620 res. · Bergeronnais, aise
• Colombier — 614 res. · Colombien, ienne
• Portneuf-sur-Mer — 582 res. · Portneuvois, oise

Modular in the La Haute-Côte-Nord sector

With about 9,762 residents spread across the whole territory, the La Haute-Côte-Nord sector lacks the density of the major centres — and that is where factory fabrication earns its keep. The building arrives nearly finished; local site work is limited to the foundation, assembly and connections, whichever municipality you choose.

Procedures and regulations

The regulations read from the top down: the La Haute-Côte-Nord MRC's land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement) defines the territory's broad vocations, then municipal zoning by-laws spell out, zone by zone, what may be built and how. The permit itself is always requested from the municipality where the lot sits — check the applicable rules with it before moving forward.

• The building permit, step by step — Permit procedures for a modular building, from filing the application to the final inspection. View →
• Modular glossary — Land-use plan, zoning, CSA A277, shell finish: the project terms clearly defined. View →

Modular builders serving the area

A modular project in the sector does not depend on a local contractor: the building is produced in a factory then moved by road, so most Quebec manufacturers accept deliveries anywhere in the province, including Côte-Nord. Take the time to compare several offers and validate the RBQ licence.

For an overview of the manufacturers active in Quebec, see our modular builders guide.

Frequently asked questions