Housing and leases

Brossard is a dynamic and diversified city, where housing plays a central role in the quality of life of its citizens. Whether you’re a tenant, homeowner, newcomer or looking for a property, this page brings together all the information you need to better understand Brussel’s residential environment, the rules governing leases, and the housing resources available to you.

Lease and renewal

Signing a lease is a key step in the rental process. Residential leases in Quebec are governed by the Civil Code and the Régie du logement(TAL – Tribunal administratif du logement). Although Ville de Brossard is not directly involved in lease management, here are a few key points to keep in mind:

When to renew a lease

The landlord must notify the tenant between 3 and 6 months before the end of the lease if he wishes :

• End the lease;
• Change rent;
• Change conditions (e.g. access to a parking lot, pets, etc.).

The tenant then has 30 days to respond, either to accept, refuse or vacate.

In case of doubt or dispute, citizens are invited to consult the TAL or contact a community support organization.

Renting in Brossard: a market on the move

Brossard boasts a wide range of rental housing, from apartment buildings to single-family homes and newer rental condos. Urban development has accelerated in neighborhoods such as DIX30, L Section and Panorama, where new residential projects offer a variety of solutions for all household types.

Who can help you?

Several organizations can help tenants:

• ACEF Rive-Sud ACEF Rive-Sud: for tenants’ rights and recourse;
• Office municipal d’habitation (OMH): for low-income housing;
• Comité Logement Rive-Sud
• U-nid-vert Brossard

Buying a property in Brossard

Many residents choose to buy a house or condo in Brossard to make it their permanent home. The city’s real estate market offers a good diversity of properties, from semi-detached to single-family homes with land, as well as modern condos close to services.

Before you buy

Here are a few things to consider before making a purchase:

• Check the zoning of the land or property (some zones have specific uses);
• Contact the town’s urban planning department for information on applicable regulations (extensions, fences, trees, etc.);
• Consult property assessment rolls to get an idea of the municipal value of your property;
• Validate nearby infrastructures (schools, parks, bike paths, access to REM or public transit).

Ville de Brossard also offers an urban planning consultation service for all requests related to residential projects.

Building or renovating

If you’re planning to build a new home or carry out major renovations, a number of permits and authorizations are required. The Service d’urbanisme is there to help you every step of the way:

• Building or renovation permits;
• Building code compliance;
• Environmental standards (trees to preserve, rainwater, etc.);
• Compliance with the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP) in certain sectors.

The City ensures that all projects respect the harmony of neighborhoods and contribute to the quality of the built environment.

In case of specific needs

Some people may need adapted housing or financial support to carry out work on their homes. Here are some useful programs:

• Rénovation Québec program (in partnership with SHQ): subsidies for residential renovation in targeted areas;
• Provincial tax credit for home support for seniors;
• Home adaptation support services for people with disabilities.

Community advisors can help you put together your application.

Useful resources

• Housing Administrative Tribunal (TAL)
• Office municipal d’habitation de Brossard: for HLM applications
• Urban planning department: permits, zoning, urban planning bylaws
• ACEF Rive-Sud ACEF : defending tenants’ rights