Parking Permits

Learn more about how to apply to the Ministry of Transportation on our Accessible Parking Permits page.

Commercial loading permits let you park at on-street meters while loading or unloading goods. You can use this permit for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Application: Download the Commercial Loading Permit application.

Cost: For the most current pricing, visit the Schedule of Fees.

Where and when you can use the permit

• Use the permit only at on-street parking meters
• Permits are not valid in municipal parking lots, areas marked as "no parking" or "no stopping," or in fire lanes
• You cannot park on the street between 2:00 am and 6:00 am daily, even with a permit
• Permits are valid for the calendar year from January 1 to December 31

Rules for businesses

• Each business can buy one permit per company vehicle
• Permits must only be used for official company business. Personal use may result in fines or cancellation.
• Always hang the permit on the rearview mirror, so it's clearly visible
• Permits are non-transferable

Get a monthly parking permit for easy and convenient parking in select municipal lots. Learn more on our Municipal Parking Lots page.

Overnight parking permits help homeowners who can’t park all their vehicles off the street at night. On-street parking is not allowed year-round between 2:00 am and 6:00 am, unless you have a valid overnight parking permit. We review each application individually, and permits are only approved when there’s a genuine need, not for convenience.

Even with a permit, overnight parking is prohibited on city streets during snowfall. Permit holders must move their vehicles off the road for at least 72 hours to allow time for snowplowing.

Permit details

• Cost: For current pricing, check the Schedule of Fees
• Expiry: Once approved, permits are valid for one year
• Application: Download the Overnight Parking Permit Application Form

Who can apply and what you will need

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

1. Show the need: You must show that your property doesn't have enough off-street parking for all vehicles registered there. Garages are considered available parking spaces.
2. Proof: You must show proof of residency and a copy of each vehicle's ownership at registration. If your documents don’t show the correct address, you can show a lease, utility bill, or purchase and sale agreement.
3. Use the right vehicle: Permits are for passenger vehicles like cars, station wagons, vans, and pickups. You can't get permits for large trucks, buses, or vehicles over 21 feet long (6.4 meters). Commercial vehicles are not eligible unless marked as "Primarily Personal/Recreational Use" by the Ministry of Transportation.

Check our Overnight Parking page for details about the by-law and how to report violators.

Special overnight parking requests

You can request overnight street parking in certain circumstances. While parking on city streets is not allowed year-round from 2:00 am to 6:00 am, residents may request up to seven days of street parking per calendar year, per license plate. This is not the same as an overnight parking permit.

To submit your request, visit our Overnight Parking page.

Residential and visitor parking permits are issued to homeowners only, who live on streets marked “No Parking, Except by Permit.” 

Visitors refer to guests or health care service providers visiting a homeowner who lives on streets marked “No Parking, Except by Permit.” 

Permit details