Parking
Parking
Sunday Parking Enforcement Pilot
Starting March 29, 2026, the City will pilot Sunday parking enforcement to improve safety & ensure parking rules are applied consistently throughout the week. This six-month pilot will operate on Sundays between 5:45 am and 10 pm, addressing a long-standing gap in service.
Veteran Parking Program
All Veterans who have valid Ontario Veteran licence plate receive free parking for a maximum of 3 hours in any municipal parking lot or on-street parking meter. They also park for free on Remembrance Day each year.
Plates are available from The Royal Canadian Legion & Ministry of Transportation
It's easy to pay for parking in Hamilton
Passport Parking App
Simply download the official Passport Parking App and create an account.
Park anywhere you see the Passport Parking App sign, enter the 4-digit location ID to pay from your smartphone.
Residents and visitors are reminded to download and use only the official Passport Parking app, as identified on City signage and Hamilton.ca. Using unofficial or imitation platforms may result in financial loss or enforcement issues.
Hamilton Municipal Parking System
Contact Us
In Person
By appointment only. Please call or email to set up an in-person appointment.
By Mail
80 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
L8P 1H6
By Phone or Email
Call 905-540-6000
Email [email protected]
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