Modular construction in Murdochville

Murdochville at a glance

Region	Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine
MRC	La Côte-de-Gaspé
Population	615
Area	64.35 km²
Demonym	Murdochvillois, oise
Incorporated	1953

Affordable prefab housing is coming to Murdochville

Murdochvilleis one of the 17 municipalities in the 478-unit affordable prefab housing contract carried by the Société de développement de l’Est, reported by La Presse in August 2026 — one of the largest contracts of its kind in Quebec history, according to the people behind it. On average, each participating municipality will receive 24 of these units. The municipalities provide the land, Quebec and Ottawa provide financing, and the six-unit buildings are assembled from modules built in Quebec factories. First deliveries are expected from spring 2027. Our article breaks down the structure, per-door costs and selected manufacturers.

In Murdochville and the Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine region, modular construction is especially suited to residential projects on private land. Modules are built in a factory, sheltered from the weather, then delivered and assembled on a permanent foundation — cutting on-site timelines and weather dependence, two very real constraints outside the major centres.

The real budget for a project in Murdochville 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 Murdochville

Murdochville's zoning dictates where and how the home can be sited (setbacks, height, placement), and a municipal permit is required before work begins. The Quebec Building Code (RBQ) applies to the whole project; the factory-built portion is governed by CSA A277 certification, while the foundation, connections and assembly are inspected by the municipality.

Check zoning rules and permit applications directly with the municipality: www.murdochville.com.

Where to find the rules in Murdochville

Rules are specific to Murdochville 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 Murdochville. www.murdochville.com →
Building permit — Application form, required documents and timelines from Murdochville's planning department. www.murdochville.com →
Regional land-use plan — Regional land-use designations, managed by the La Côte-de-Gaspé 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 — Murdochville city hall: 635, 5e Rue.

Modular builders serving Murdochville

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

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

Articles mentioning Murdochville

Our guides and coverage that mention Murdochville or projects in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What determines the price of a modular project in Murdochville?

Keep the distinction between the factory price and the project cost: in Murdochville you must add the land, foundation, connections and transport, and the finish level (shell or turnkey) changes the picture. Our calculator gives you an order of magnitude.

Is a municipal permit required in Murdochville?

No project is exempt: Murdochville issues the building permit, and the Quebec Building Code (RBQ) applies. Since each municipality sets its own zoning, setback and height rules, step one is confirming them with the planning department.

Is the modular approach a good fit for a project in Murdochville?

Yes, especially for a residential project on private land in the La Côte-de-Gaspé MRC. The home is factory-built away from the weather, then assembled on a permanent foundation, which limits time on site and weather exposure.

Modular construction in Murdochville

Murdochville at a glance

Affordable prefab housing is coming to Murdochville