Parking Permits
The Disability Parking Permit service is a part of our ongoing endeavor to assist people with disabilities to gain and maintain their independence. A parking placard enables people with mobility disabilities (those who cannot safely walk more than 100 metres) to park in designated accessible parking spaces. Hang the parking placard from the rearview mirror of the vehicle. It is portable, so you can use it in whatever vehicle you happen to be travelling in, whether you are the driver or the passenger. As the permits can be transferred between vehicles, we can only issue one permit per individual. Permit holders are entitled to park in spots designated by the International symbol of access.
Our parking permits are valid throughout Canada, Europe and most U.S. States (check with the municipality you are visiting). Canada and Europe have a reciprocal agreement for parking permits.
Are you eligible?
You may be eligible to receive a permit if your physician's assessment confirms that you:
have a permanent or temporary mobility disability and cannot walk a distance exceeding 100 metres because of your health; or require extra space to enter and exit your vehicle because of a mobility aid.
Visitor parking permits are also available for those temporarily visiting from out of town.
A completed physician's form is not required, but we do require the usual $20.00 fee. Organizations whose workers transport people with disabilities may also apply for a permit. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own permits with them when they visit Victoria. Out of town permits are honoured by the Parking Commission of Greater Victoria.
Application forms are available at our office and at many physicians' offices. Or you can print one here:
Parking Permit - .pdf (Acrobat Reader is required to view pdf files download it here)
Parking Permit - .doc
The form must be correctly and completely filled out by you and your physician. If it is incomplete there may be delays in processing your application. You can designate someone to complete the application for you if you are unable to do it yourself.
How much does it cost?
The fee to process your application is $20.00. You can bring in the application in person and we can issue the permit in about 10 minutes, depending on how busy we are. We accept cash, cheques, debit, VISA, and Master Card. If you would like to do it through the mail please send a cheque or money order and add $2.00 for postage and handling.
Mail to:
Parking Permits
Victoria Disability Resource Centre
817 A Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1H6
If you have any questions about the Parking Permit program please call our office at 250-595-0044 ext. 106 or email parking@drcvictoria.com
