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Modular construction in Pontiac

The Pontiac sector brings together 18 municipalities and about 15,022 residents, in Outaouais. This page gathers the useful landmarks for a modular project on this territory: the municipalities served, local procedures and the manufacturers that deliver here.

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All municipalities in the area

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

  • Mansfield-et-Pontefract2,339 res. · Mansfieldien, ienne
  • Shawville1,735 res. · Shawvillite
  • Clarendon1,446 res. · Clarendonian
  • L'Isle-aux-Allumettes1,415 res.
  • Fort-Coulonge1,295 res. · Coulongien, ienne
  • Bristol1,157 res. · Bristolois, Bristoloise
  • Otter Lake980 res.
  • Campbell's Bay729 res.
  • L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet685 res. · Calumettan, ane
  • Bryson649 res.
  • Thorne561 res. · Thornite
  • Litchfield512 res.
  • Waltham394 res. · Walthameux, euse
  • Chichester360 res.
  • Alleyn-et-Cawood254 res.
  • Portage-du-Fort245 res. · Portageur, euse
  • Rapides-des-Joachims148 res.
  • Sheenboro118 res. · Sheener

Modular in the Pontiac sector

Quebec's modular manufacturers ship their modules by road across the whole province: no factory needs to be established in the Pontiac sector to deliver a project there. The building takes shape in the plant while the lot is prepared; what remains is transport, setting on the foundation and the connections — feasible in any municipality of the territory.

Procedures and regulations

Don't look for an "MRC permit": in the Pontiac sector as everywhere in Quebec, the municipality where the lot sits receives the permit application and applies the zoning. The MRC's role plays out further upstream, through the land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement) that steers the territory's designations. The first concrete step: check with the target municipality what its regulations allow.

  • The building permit, step by stepPermit procedures for a modular building, from filing the application to the final inspection. View
  • Modular glossaryLand-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 Outaouais. Take the time to compare several offers and validate the RBQ licence.

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

Frequently asked questions

What role does the Pontiac MRC play in a construction project?
The permit always comes from the municipality where the lot sits, which also applies its zoning by-law. The MRC acts upstream: its land-use plan (schéma d'aménagement) sets the territory's broad designations. So speak to your municipality's planning department.
Is modular realistic in the sector's smallest municipalities?
Yes, as long as the target zone's zoning allows it and a municipal permit is issued. The municipality's size is not a barrier: modules arrive by road and assembly requires little local labour. Check the zoning by-law with the municipality before buying the lot.
Where do the modular homes delivered to the sector come from?
Modules come from factories located all over Quebec and travel by truck to the project's municipality. The right criterion is therefore not how close the factory is, but the quality of the offer: request several detailed proposals and confirm the manufacturer's RBQ licence.

Region

Outaouais
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