Moving in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve: 2026 Costs and What to Expect

Moving a 4½ in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve costs $850 to $1,200 with an established mover between November and May, and $1,500 to $2,200 on July 1. Same apartment, same stairs. What changes the bill is the date, the access to your unit and whether anyone sorted out the curb before the truck showed up.

Below: 2026 prices, the truck parking rules, what goes to the curb and what goes to the écocentre. Hochelaga-Maisonneuve belongs to the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, so its rules apply to your street.

The quick answer on Hochelaga-Maisonneuve moving costs

Those totals are typical 2026 ranges from established Montreal movers: $135 to $140 per hour for two movers and a truck off-peak, $175 to $200 in June and $250 to $350 on July 1, a 3 to 4 hour minimum, plus one hour of travel. A third mover adds about $30 per hour off-peak and $50 in June. All rates are before tax.

Movers bill by the hour, so here the variable is access. A ground-floor 3½ sits at the bottom of its row; a third-floor 5½ up a winding outdoor staircase sits at the top. Try our Montreal moving cost calculator, or read the full 2026 guide to what movers cost in Montreal.

What is specific to moving in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Upper flats and outdoor staircases

The City describes Hochelaga-Maisonneuve as a district known for its recognized architectural heritage (borough profile, in French). For a mover, heritage means one question: how do things get in and out? If your upper flat is reached by an exterior staircase, say so when you ask for a quote, with the floor and whether the stairs turn. A winding staircase is where a 3-hour job becomes a 5-hour one.

Green alleys

The same profile counts 65 green alleys (ruelles vertes) in the borough. Do not assume the truck can load from the back: ask the mover to check the alley before quoting.

Short local moves

With nine métro stations in the borough, many moves are short hops. On those, the minimum hours matter more than the hourly rate, so compare that number first.

Parking a moving truck: permit, signs and lead time

The City’s rules for Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, from the montreal.ca page on parking a moving truck, consulted October 14, 2026:

• No permit needed if you do not stop others from parking, you do not block the sidewalk and your street has no meters. You can simply ask neighbours to keep a space free.
• Permit required to park where signs prohibit it, to put up no-parking signs, on a street with meters, on a pedestrian street (some streets become pedestrian-only in summer) or to place a shipping container.
• Signs: only official signs rented from a specialized company, installed by you 12 to 14 hours before the reserved time. You then notify the Agence de mobilité durable through its online sign form.
• Meters: once the permit is issued, the borough has the meters hooded, and you get separate invoices for the installation and the lost parking revenue.
• Lead time: the French page says 48 hours (2 business days); the English page says the permit arrives 24 hours before the occupation. Apply 3 business days ahead, online with a montreal.ca account or by email.
• Cost: the City sends you to each borough’s tariff for temporary occupation of public property. In Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that grid lists a $44.77 issuance fee and a $44.77 analysis fee, taxes not included, plus a daily charge based on the space occupied (borough tariff).

Ask the mover whether they handle the permit and signs, and at what price. In writing.

Bulky items, the curb and the nearest écocentre

The City collects bulky items and construction debris all year, and the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve rules are tighter than in some boroughs (borough bulky item rules):

• 3 m³ (106 ft³) maximum per address. Beyond that, you need a private contractor.
• 25 kg (55 lb) maximum per box or container.
• No plastic bags as containers, not even the “construction” bags sold in hardware stores.
• Only individuals may use the service. Your pickup day depends on your address: check Info-Collectes and stick to it to avoid a fine.

Sofas, armchairs, mattresses and electronics are refused at the curb (City list of accepted items). They go to an écocentre, and none of the City’s seven écocentres is in the borough. The closest are La Petite-Patrie, 1100 rue des Carrières, and Saint-Michel, 2475 rue des Regrattiers.

Before you go (City écocentre rules): bring ID plus a proof of address such as a recent utility bill. Residents drop up to 12 m³ of debris and upholstered items free per year, then $31 per extra m³. Staff do not help unload. A rental cube van must be under 6.8 m (22 ft) at La Petite-Patrie and under 7.4 m (24 ft) at Saint-Michel. From October 15 to April 14, both are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

July 1 in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

In the Quebec government’s own words, the majority of residential leases in Quebec end on June 30, which produces a wave of moves every July 1 (Québec.ca, June 2026, in French). On a street of plexes, that wave hits every door at once.

Rates jump to $250 to $350 an hour, so a 3½ that costs $540 to $700 in April costs $1,000 to $1,750 that day. Crews fill up early, so book in the spring. Your truck competes for the curb with every neighbour’s, so signs keep your spot. A late-June date at $175 to $200 an hour is still well below July 1. Need out before your lease ends? Read our guide to lease transfers (cession de bail) in Quebec.

How to get a fair rate in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

• Move mid-month, mid-week, between November and May.
• Describe the access: floor, inside or outside stairs, turns, alley or street, distance from the truck.
• Four numbers before tax: hourly rate, crew size, travel charge, minimum hours. If a quote hides one, it is not a quote.
• Ask who handles the permit and the signs, and what that costs.
• Check the mover’s file with the Commission des transports du Québec. Its online service shows a carrier’s entry in the heavy vehicle owners and operators register, including its safety rating (CTQ register).

Red flags: a flat price by text with no question about stairs, a cash deposit, no CTQ registration, a July 1 price far below everyone else’s. See how we vet movers for what we check, and the 30-day Montreal moving checklist puts the permit, the écocentre run and the change of address in order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a parking permit to move in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?

Not if the truck uses free, legal spaces, blocks no sidewalk and your street has no meters. You need one for no-parking signs, a metered or pedestrian street, or a spot where parking is prohibited.

How far ahead should I apply for a moving truck permit in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?

The City gives 48 hours (2 business days) on its French page and 24 hours before the occupation on its English page. Apply at least 3 business days ahead, then install the official signs 12 to 14 hours before the move.

How much can I put out for bulky item pickup in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?

Up to 3 m³ per address, in containers of 25 kg or less, no plastic bags. Check Info-Collectes for your pickup day.

Where do I take an old mattress or sofa when moving out of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?

Not to the curb. Upholstered furniture goes to an écocentre: La Petite-Patrie on rue des Carrières or Saint-Michel on rue des Regrattiers are the closest. Bring ID and a proof of address.

What does a July 1 move cost in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?

About $1,000 to $1,750 for a 3½ and $1,500 to $2,200 for a 4½, before tax. In June the same moves run $700 to $900 and $1,250 to $1,600.

Sources: Ville de Montréal (montreal.ca, consulted October 14, 2026), Gouvernement du Québec, Commission des transports du Québec, and 2026 rate sheets from established Montreal movers. Prices are ranges before tax, not quotes. Last fact-check: October 14, 2026.