On-Street Parking

These permits do not entitle permit holders to park their vehicle on arterial streets. It also does not guarantee that a parking spot will be available at a specific location.

All other parking by-laws and pay-parking fees still apply to permit holders.         

Criteria for permit parking and time limit parking:

• There is an annual fee for Permit Parking Zone and Time Limit Zone Exemption permits. Fees cover the cost of maintenance and administration of the permit parking program, and are subject to annual increases through the City’s budget process.
• Your permit must be renewed before January 1 of each year. We recommend you renew by the middle of December.
• Permits are issued only to passenger vehicles or commercial vehicles registered with the Ministry of Transportation as "Personal use only".
• The address on your vehicle ownership must match your current address where there are parking regulations.
• You must live on a one, two or three unit dwelling on or abut the street with the permit parking regulation or time limit parking to apply for a permit.
• The universal 12-hour parking time limit for all City streets applies to permit holders.
• Permits are not issued to any vehicle:
  • over 4500 kilograms
  • over 6.4 metres (21 feet) in length
  • that has dual rear wheels or tandem rear axles
  • that is a tow truck
  • that is a bus, or a bus converted for other use
  • that is not a motor vehicle
• Permits do not provide an exemption to the No-Parking, Through Street or 2 am to 7 am parking regulation.

To inquire about obtaining a parking permit please call 905-540-6000 or email [email protected].

Home Care Services Parking Permits are available for residents who are confined to their home and require essential services. These permits allow health care service workers to park their vehicle in a permit parking zone for up to two hours.

How to Apply for a Home Care Services Parking Permit

Download the Home Care Services Permit Application Form(PDF, 116.87 KB)

Complete and submit by email or in person to:

• Email [email protected]
• Hamilton Municipal Parking Office
  80 Main St. W.

After submitting parking staff will contact you.

The City of Hamilton’s Reserved Accessible On-Street Permit Parking program offers eligible applicants with one "No Parking Except by Permit" parking space near their home and issues a permit to the applicant.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Reserved Accessible On-Street Parking Permit, you must:

• Resident must have a valid permanent Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Province of Ontario
• Resident must live on the street the Accessible Parking Permit is being requested for.
• Provide proof that the vehicle is registered to your address, either in your name or in the name of another person living at your address.
• Be the operator of the vehicle or be dependent upon another person for transportation.
• Does not have a driveway or other suitable off-street parking available.
• Live in a one, two or three family dwelling unit.
• Have a minimum length of 6 metres for an accessible parking space that doesn't protrude across neighbouring property lines. If the parking space cannot be accommodated directly in front of the residence, the parking space may be moved in front of a neighbouring home. However, the resident must obtain permission of the affected property owner by submitting a letter of understanding. A letter of understanding can be obtained from the Hamilton Municipal Parking Office at [email protected] or 905-540-6000.

Permits are not issued to any vehicle:

• over 4500 kilograms
• over 6.4 metres (21 feet) in length
• with dual rear wheels or tandem rear axles
• that is a tow truck
• that is a bus, or a bus converted for other use
• that is not a motor vehicle

How to Apply for a Reserved Accessible On-Street Parking Permit

Download the Reserved Accessible On-Street Parking Permit Application Form(PDF, 169.38 KB)

Submit your completed form, along with proof that the vehicle is registered to your address by:
Hamilton Municipal Parking System
80 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H6
Email [email protected]

Parking staff will contact you once your application has been received and reviewed.

How to Use Your Parking Permit

• The permit must be clearly visible and readable from the outside of the vehicle – placed in the front windshield on the driver’s side, facing outward.
• You must renew your parking permit annually before January 1st of each year.  Hamilton Municipal Parking recommends renewing your permit by the middle of December, to ensure you have a valid permit for the upcoming year.
• Visitors are not allowed to park in Accessible Permit Parking spots.
• The Reserved Accessible Parking Permit is for use in the approved parking space only (not applicable for other permit parking zones.

Moving or no longer require the Reserved Accessible Parking space? Contact the Hamilton Municipal Parking Office at 905-540-6000 or at [email protected].