Programs and Subsidies

Under the terms of an agreement with INFO-CRIME MONTREAL, a reward of up to $300 will be offered for information leading to charges being laid against those having committed this type of vandalism.

The City has already adopted a number of additional measures to deal with the proliferation of this urban scourge: graffiti on public surface is removed as quickly as possible, increased monitoring of public buildings and spaces is in effect, and employees have been asked to be particularly vigilant when it comes to graffiti.

Three important numbers to remember:

• to report a graffiti in progress: 911
• to report the presence of a graffiti: 514 280-2222
• to report a perpetrator to INFO-CRIME MONTREAL: 514 393-1133

Calls to INFO-CRIME MONTREAL are both anonymous and confidential.

Assistance program for the removal of graffiti

The City of Dorval also offers an assistance program for the removal of graffiti, applicable to any building or fence located on its territory on which graffiti, visible from the street, has been perpetrated. 

The assistance program for the removal of graffiti is applicable to any building or fence, the exterior of which has been damaged by graffiti. 

Objectives of the program

• Improve the image of the municipality.
• Encourage applicants (owners or tenants) to remove graffiti in a timely manner.
• Provide financial assistance to victims of this crime

Eligibility

Any building or fence located on the territory of the City of Dorval on which graffiti, visible from the street, has been perpetrated. assistance program for the removal of graffiti

Eligible work

To be eligible, an application for assistance must involve a graffiti or group of graffiti for which the removal is estimated by the City at more than $100.

Following the approval of an application, the City reimburses to the applicant 50% of the cost of the removal of the graffiti, all taxes included, up to a maximum of $600 annually per property.

Who removes the graffiti?

It is the responsibility of the applicant to select the contractor of his choice for the removal work of the graffiti.

How to participate in the program?

1. The applicant must contact the Public Security service at 514 633-4046 to meet with the patrol officer.
2. The patrol officer than examines the graffiti, estimates its dimensions, photographs the damages, and explains the program.
3. The applicant must obtain a written estimate from a contractor of his choice, for the removal of the graffiti. The applicant must then forward a copy of the written estimate to the patrol officer or to the person responsible for Public Security.
4. After evaluation, the application is accepted or refused, in writing.

If the application is refused: 

• The person responsible advises the applicant citing in writing the reason for the refusal.

If the application is accepted:

• The person responsible calculates the subsidy to be granted and requests payment to the applicant.

Consult the integral version of the by-law concerning the creation of an assistance program for the removal of graffiti

Consult the integral version of the by-law concerning nuisances*

* Section on graffiti at 5.1.2

With the objective of revitalizing residential areas, the City of Dorval is offering the Rénovation Québec program for residences with cracked foundations.

In collaboration with the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ), the program aims to assist owners of eligible buildings whose foundations have cracks due to their subsidence.

Below is an overview of the financial assistance program.

Frther details

Maximum Amount of the Grant

The grant awarded is equivalent to two-thirds (66 2/3 %) of the cost of eligible work up to a maximum of $12,500. The total cost of eligible work must be at least $7,500 per building.

Download the application form to resquest financial assisance

Eligible Buildings

The program applies to part or all of the floor area of the building occupied by residential units (and located within the designated area or areas, if applicable). The building foundations must have cracks that are caused by the condition of the natural or transported soil surrounding the foundations.

Eligible Work

Eligible projects are those that are necessary to restore the foundations and correct other building components (e.g. interior and exterior walls, floors, windows, etc.) that have been damaged by movement of the foundations. This work shall include installation of at least one pile to stabilize the foundations of the eligible building. The causes of the collapse of the foundation must be linked to the condition of the soil and not a construction defect or failure. Soil conditions that caused the collapse of the foundation must be confirmed by a specialized company. The work must be performed by a contractor who holds the appropriate license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec and GST-QST numbers, both of which must be valid at the time the work is underway. A person who holds an "owner-builder" license is not considered to hold an appropriate license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec for purposes of this program. The work may not be receiving financial assistance from another program of the Société d'habitation du Québec, unless it is carried out under the AccèsLogis Québec or Logement abordable Québec programs.

The owner must obtain at least two bids for the performance of eligible work. The City will establish the cost eligible for financial assistance based on the amount of the lowest bid.

No financial assistance may be granted for work that has been carried out before it was approved by the City.

The work must be completed no later than twelve (12) months after the issuance of the certificate of eligibility. After this period, unless otherwise directed by the municipal representative, the file will be closed and the owner will not receive the anticipated grant. However, an extension of this period may be considered by the City upon presentation of a written justification by the owner.

Payment of Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is paid to the owner upon completion of the work only when:

• all work has been completed according to the bids, plans, and specifications
• the owner has filed all invoices and other supporting documents to establish the actual cost of the work
• the City representative has conducted a final inspection
• the work completion report has been signed by the City inspector;
• the recommendation for payment has been signed by the authorized representative of the City.

The preventive sweeping of chimneys constitutes a wise decision to improve the safety of your home. The City of Dorval gives out the funds earmarked for this program to property owners rather than to contractors. This approach has numerous advantages for residents who now have the luxury of choosing:

• their own chimney sweeper;
• the moment to undertake such work;
• the extent of sweeping made by their contractor.

Consequently, the City reimburses the following amounts to property owners:

• $20 per residence with one chimney
• $35 per residence with two chimneys
• $15 per chimney for chimney sweeping of buildings with three chimneys or more (ex. for a residential complex)

To obtain their refund, residents must present themselves at City Hall, at 60 Martin Avenue, with the original bill on which appears the name and logo of the contractor. Please take note that all requests for a reimbursement must be made within 12 months following the date of the chimney sweeping work. No reimbursement will be given out for work dating back further than 12 months.

Please take note that this approach was adopted following numerous demands for exemption from the program, complaints about the difficulty in obtaining a specific time to undertake the work, the fear of suffering property damage during the chimney sweeping, claims for property damage, as well as a false sense of security that a too brief chimney sweeping could cause.

To benefit from the services of a chimney sweeper, consult the Yellow Pages, under “Chimney Cleaning & Sweeping”. Note that the City has no ties with any particular chimney sweeper. However, we recommend that you hire the services of a chimney sweeping company accredited by the Association des professionnels du chauffage (APC) in order to ensure a job well done.

Financial Assistance Program for the Treatment and Felling of Ash Trees in Dorval

As part of its fight against the spread of the emerald ash borer, the City of Dorval has established a financial assistance program to assist its citizens in the costs incurred for the treatment and felling of ash trees located on their property.

Treatment

The first part of the program is an incentive for the preventive treatment of ash trees whose diameter is at least 30 cm, measured at 1.30 m from the ground.

Citizens eligible to the program will receive a subsidy of 50% of the costs incurred for the inspection and treatment of their ash trees.The City of Dorval reminds everyone that the TreeAzin treatment is the best way to combat the emerald ash borer and that it must be administered before the end of August.

Cutting Down

The second part aims to reduce the costs incurred by citizens who must have the ash trees on their property felled due to irreversible deterioration of at least 30%. The trunk must be at least 25 cm in diameter, measured at chest height.

The City of Dorval agrees to reimburse the resident who takes advantage of the program, financial assistance in the amount of $14 per centimetre of diameter. If the actual costs incurred are lower, the resident will receive financial assistance equivalent to such amount. The maximum attribution for each address is $5,000 per 4-year period.

The procedure to obtain the financial assistance is detailed below. You can also contact our Public Works Department at 514 633-4046.

More information on the program

Procedure to obtain the financial assistance

To take advantage of this program, residents must contact the Public Works Department (by email at info.tp@ville.dorval.qc.ca or by phone at 514 633-4046) to indicate their intention to treat one or more ash trees located on their property. An eco-counsellor will then make an appointment with residents to visit the premises to characterize the ash trees and measure their diameter.

Once the tree has been felled, you can officially apply for financial assistance by filling in the application form and sending it by email to greenline@ville.dorval.qc.ca.

Download the form

A proactive approach for the felling of trees

In addition to the procedure mentioned above, an eco-counsellor regularly patrols the streets of the City with the aim of identifying damaged ash trees on private properties. If such a tree is found on a land, the eco-counsellor will proceed the following way:

• Identification of the damaged tree by putting a tape around it.
• Distribution of a door hanger indicating the ash trees to cut down on the property and inviting the owner to obtain a certificate of authorization to undertake the work.

The City of Dorval offers a reimbursement program for the purchase of rain barrels.

Every Dorval resident who purchases a rain barrel will be reimbursed $35 at City Hall (60 Martin Avenue), according to the following criteria:

1. The purchase must have been made from a Dorval merchant.
2. Limit of one rain barrel per street address.
3. Upon presentation of an original bill and a proof of residency.

Please note that the installation of a rail barrel is subject to the nuisance by-law of the City.

Consult the integral version of the by-law concerning nuisances*

*Mention sur les barils de pluie au point 3.6

The City of Dorval encourages the development and the use of greener vehicles, including electric vehicles.

With this in mind, a financial assistance program was put in place for the purchase and installation of a quick charging station for domestic use. Dorval was the first municipality on the island of Montreal to offer such a program!

Here are the main highlights of the program:

1. Retroactive, effective as of January 1, 2019
2. A subsidy of 50% of the costs incurred, up to a maximum of $500
3. One reimbursement per residence

For the complete details, consult the integral version of the financial assistance program.

Financial assistance program

Public Charging Stations

In order to serve its eco-friendly citizens and visitors, the City of Dorval has installed charging stations for electric vehicles at various locations.

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The burning of firewood represents approximately 47.5% of the total emission of fine particles in the air, and the resulting smoke can have adverse effects on the health of citizens, as it consists of nearly 100 various toxic substances. Concerned with providing a healthy environment for residents, the City of Dorval has adopted regulations with respect to solid-fuel burning heating appliances and fireplaces.

In fact, it is prohibited to replace or install solid-fuel burning heating appliances unless they are certified to have atmospheric emission levels equal to or less than 2.5 grams/hour of fine particles. Also:

• Since December 1, 2018, it is prohibited to use any solid-fuel burning appliances or fireplaces unless they emit 2.5 grams/hour of fine particles or less, or they are certified pellet-burning appliances according to CSA (Canada) or EPA (US) standards.
• It is prohibited for citizens to make use of their appliances or fireplaces during a smog warning and to use the following materials as fuel in a wood-burning appliance: wet or unseasoned wood, waste, treated or painted wood, plastic and rubber products, used oil, paints and solvents, charcoal, glossy or coloured paper, and particle boards.
• Citizens who choose not to replace their appliance or to bring it up to code are not permitted to use it, except in the case of a power outage lasting more than three hours.

Consult the integral version of the by-law concerning wood burning

Currently, disposable of sanitary products constitute large amounts of waste for landfills and can take up to 500 years to decompose.

It is important to promote the use of reusable sanitary products to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills and to encourage actions aimed at environmental preservation and sustainable development.

Therefore, the City of Dorval offers a financial aid program aiming to promote the use of various reusable sanitary products, while supporting Quebec-based businesses.

For complete details, including eligible reusable products, consult the integral version of the by-law concerning the financial aid program.

Consult the by-law