Parking Permits

The Resident Convenience Parking Pass is designed to make parking in the city more accessible for residents. With this pass, you won't have to worry about finding change for parking meters or dealing with complicated parking machines. It's perfect for anyone who often visits city areas with paid parking on the streets.

Special Offer: Purchase the 2025 Resident Convenience Parking Pass now and receive the remainder of 2024 free!

The City of Niagara Falls is excited to announce a special offer that city residents won't want to miss. Effective immediately, purchasers of the 2025 Resident Convenience Parking Pass will enjoy the added benefit of receiving the remainder of 2024 free.

This limited-time offer provides exceptional value. Residents can get an early start on their 2025 parking pass and an additional three months of complimentary parking. At just $35 + HST, the pass offers significant savings and convenience. 

Take advantage of this offer promptly to maximize the free parking period available in 2024.  

Apply by using the Online Resident Parking Pass Application or by using the Resident Convenience Parking Pass Application Printable Form! 

Purchasing a Resident Convenience Parking Pass

• Passes can be purchased for $35 + HST.    * ANY 2025 PASSES PURCHASED AFTER DECEMBER 30, 2024 ARE NOT PRO-RATED AND WILL BE VALID FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR ONLY  
• Up to two (2) license plate numbers can be registered per pass household. You must provide proof of City of Niagara Falls residency by providing copies of the vehicle owner's registration. (The information will not be kept; it will only be used for validation.) 
• Resident Convenience Passes are for residents only and will not be issued to vehicles registered to a business. 
• Resident Convenience Passes are non-transferable. 
• A new replacement meter pass may be issued if the existing pass is damaged. The existing pass must be handed in to receive a new replacement pass free of charge. Replacement of lost passes will be subject to a ten-dollar ($10) administration fee.
• The pass may be refunded upon its return. A ten-dollar ($10.00) administration fee will apply.
• Administration fees (currently $35.00) will apply for NSF cheques.
• The City reserves the right to cancel the pass without prior notice.

Rules & Regulations 

• The Resident Convenience Pass is valid for up to two (2) hours at any on-street pay area (meters/machines) in Niagara Falls.
• The pass may be used for up to two consecutive hours in a single zone per day in the same parking space. A violation will be issued if you re-park during or after the two hours. 
• The permit holder MUST COMPLY with all zone conditions in limited parking zones.
• This permit DOES NOT allow the permit holder to park longer than the maximum duration of a limited parking zone.
• Passes are not valid in municipal or private parking lots.
• Passes are not valid in Niagara Parks Commission properties.
• The convenience pass MUST be displayed when parking and is only valid if clearly visible.
• Parking Control Staff will monitor convenience passes to ensure that time limits are not exceeded. Parking violations will be issued if time limits are exceeded or a pass is not displayed.
• Vehicles must park in accordance with all municipal by-laws.
• The City of Niagara Falls assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to the car or the contents, however caused.
• This pass does not guarantee a parking space. 

Residential daytime parking permits and visitor permits are issued to homeowners ONLY that reside on a street in areas posted as "No Parking, Except by Permit." The area number displayed on the permit must match the area number displayed on the "No Parking, Except by Permit" signs. The permit allows the permit holder to park in designated permit zones for a maximum 12 hour time period, as per the City by-law, except between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

There is no charge for a residential parking permit.

Permits are issued to residents that do not have adequate off-street parking space for vehicles registered to that property and visitors. The license plate of the vehicle must be provided, as it is displayed on the face of the permit. The applicant must demonstrate a need for a residential permit. Download the Residential and Visitor Parking Permit Application form.

Overnight parking permits are issued to homeowners that do not have the ability to park all their motor vehicles off the street at night. The existing parking and traffic by-law prohibits on-street parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. throughout the entire year, unless the motor vehicle has a valid overnight parking permit. All permit applications are reviewed on an individual basis and approvals are based on hardship and are not granted solely for convenience.

*NOTICE* Due to possible weather forecasts - Overnight parking is NOT permitted on any city streets between the hours of 2am and 6am during snow falls, even with an overnight permit. Permit holders must find an alternative option to keep off the roads for at least 72 hours.

Overnight permits are $125.00 taxes included. A minimum $25.00 deposit is required at the time of application. Your deposit is reimbursed if your permit is not approved. However, if you withdraw your application, a $25.00 administration fee is retained by staff. The permit is valid for one year upon approval. Download the Overnight Parking Permit Application form.

In order to obtain an overnight parking permit, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must demonstrate a need for an overnight parking permit (i.e. the property has insufficient off-street parking for motor vehicles registered to that property).
• Proof of residency and the motor vehicle registration must be shown before a permit is issued. Both documents must contain the name of the applicant and the correct address. If neither shows the correct address, the applicant must present either a formal lease agreement, utility bill or purchase & sale agreement showing the address where the permit is being sought prior to the permit being issued.
• The vehicle the permit is requested for is an automobile, station wagon, van, pickup, or other vehicles that is not registered as commercial motor vehicles. Company or leased vehicles, are accepted providing the applicant can produce either the lease agreement, or a letter stating that the applicant also operates the vehicle for personal use. Vehicles registered as commercial vehicles but have motor vehicle permits which the Ministry of Transportation has stamped the words "Primarily Personal/Recreational Use" or "P.U.O." are also accepted. Large trucks, buses, or vehicles exceeding 21 feet are not eligible in any case.