Accessible Parking Permit Program

Accessible Parking Permits allow those with mobility challenges to park in designated parking spaces. 

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Accessible Parking Permits allow individuals who have mobility challenges to park in designated parking spaces. Select BC medical practitioners can fill out the application form and they designate whether the disability is temporary or permanent.

Types of Permits

Permanent Disability Permit

Issued when your medical practitioner believes the condition is permanent. Valid for 3 years.

Temporary Disability Permit

Issued when your medical practitioner believes the condition is likely to improve. Valid for 1 year.

Eligibility Who Qualifies?

The Information and Resource Referral Program is available to:

  • Individuals with permanent mobility disabilities
  • Individuals with temporary mobility disabilities (recovering from surgery, injury, etc.)
  • Businesses and organizations that provide accessible services

Application Process

Getting a Parking Permit

Application forms for Parking Permits are available at NDRC, below on this page, doctor’s offices and clinics. 

Your medical practitioner will indicate on the form whether you have a permanent or temporary disability. If they believe the condition is likely to improve they will issue a Temporary Disability Permit for one year. If they believe the condition is permanent, they will issue a Permanent Disability Parking Permit which is valid for 3 years.

Once you have completed this step you may choose to:

  • Bring the completed application together with the fee to NDRC or have someone bring them in for you. The permit will be issued within 15 minutes.
  • Mail the completed application and payment information to NDRC. We will mail it to you within two business days.

Download Application Forms

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Permit Renewal Process

Renewing Your Parking Permit

All permits expire on the last day of the given month. This is punched and written on your card at the time. NDRC will mail or email you a renewal notice at the beginning of the month your permit expires in.

Permanent Disability Permits

  • You may renew in-person, by mail or by phone.

Important: Doctors authorisation not required for renewal.

Temporary Parking Permits

  • If you require the use of a parking permit beyond the expiry date, you must return to your medical professional for a new authorization.
  • You may renew by mail or in-person.

Important: Doctors authorisation is required for renewal.

Fees & Payment

For Individuals and Non-Profits

$35 (walk-in) / $39 (mail-out)
As of July 1st, 2025

In-Person payment methods:

  • Debit
  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • E-Transfer 
  • Credit-Card

Phone payment methods:

  • Credit Card
  • E-Transfer

Permits for Businesses

All permits for businesses are for one year. There is no maximum on the number of permits your business can purchase.

Non-Profits

$35 (walk-in) / $39 (mail-out)

Needed for Application :

  • Copy of Business License
  • Charitable Registration Number
  • Brief description of organization’s purpose, clearly outlining why you need accessible parking.
  • Your name and position
  • Names and positions of anyone else who may buy permits under your organization’s name (employees, subcontractors, etc.)

For Profits

$50/permit

Needed for Application :

  • Copy of Business License
  • Brief description of business purpose, clearly indicating why you need accessible parking.
  • Your name and position
  • Names and positions of anyone else who may buy buy under your organization’s name (employees, subcontractors, etc.)

Fleet Pricing (both) : 5+ Permits : 10% Discount || 15+ Permits : 15% Discount

    Program Manager.

  • Marie Little

    For questions about the program, scheduling, or general inquiries, please feel free to reach out directly.

Having a parking permit has truly changed my life. At my age, getting around can be incredibly difficult, and without it, I would go out far less and feel much more isolated. This permit has helped me stay independent and maintain a healthier, more active lifestyle. It’s made all the difference

- Ethel