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Granting an occupation right on water property in the domain of the State

Granting an occupation right on water property in the domain of the State

Applying for an occupation right on a public Québec body of water.

Occupation licence

Apply for a licence to occupy water property in the domain of the State, depending on the intended use.

Lease

Obtain a for-profit, non-profit, marina or public access lease to maintain a structure on water property in the domain of the State.

Acquisition of a backfilled parcel

Purchase a portion of the water property in the domain of the State that has been backfilled, subject to certain conditions.

Lac Saint-François—St. Lawrence River mutual transfer of rights

In order to facilitate the delimitation of water property in the domain of the State in listed municipalities, some parcels may be ceded.

Lease for a private dam

Apply for an occupation right for the construction, maintenance and operation of dams on water property in the domain of the State.

Authorization exemption

Occupation of water property in the domain of the State at no charge may be granted under certain conditions.

Last update: December 16, 2025