How much does an Ontario Accessible Parking Permit cost?

There is no cost to get, renew, or replace an Accessible Parking Permit in Ontario. The permit is completely free.

How do I apply for an Accessible Parking Permit in Ontario?

Download the application form or pick one up at a ServiceOntario centre. You complete Part A with your personal information, and your healthcare practitioner completes Part B certifying your health condition. Submit the form online, by mail, or in person at a ServiceOntario centre.

What health conditions qualify for an Accessible Parking Permit?

Qualifying conditions include inability to walk without assistance or a mobility device, requiring a wheelchair, lung disease with forced expiratory volume below 1 litre per second, cardiovascular disease classified as Class III or IV, severely limited walking ability due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic conditions, severe visual impairment, or any other condition that severely limits mobility.

How long is an Ontario Accessible Parking Permit valid?

Permanent permits are valid for 5 years and can be renewed without recertification. Subject-to-change permits are also valid for 5 years but require recertification to renew. Temporary permits are valid for up to 12 months and also require recertification.

Can I use my Accessible Parking Permit in any vehicle?

Yes. The permit is issued to a person, not a vehicle. You can use it in any vehicle where you are the driver or passenger. The named permit holder must be the person moving to and from the designated parking space.

Ontario Accessible Parking Permit

An Accessible Parking Permit (APP) lets you or your driver park in designated accessible spaces. It is free to get, renew, and replace. Here is how the process works.

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Cost

Free

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Permanent

5 years

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Temporary

Up to 12 months

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Apply

Online or in person

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What Do You Need?

Select your situation and we will show you the right steps.

Types of Permits

Permanent

Free / 5 years

For individuals with a permanent disability as certified by a healthcare practitioner. Can be renewed without recertification.

Subject to Change

Free / 5 years

For conditions that may improve over time. Valid for 5 years but requires recertification from a healthcare practitioner when renewing.

Temporary

Free / up to 12 months

For short-term disabilities (recovering from surgery, etc.). Requires recertification to renew.

Traveller

Free / up to 12 months

For permit holders travelling outside Ontario. Lets you park at your departure point (airport, bus station). Valid for 12 months or your permit's remaining validity, whichever is less.

Who Qualifies

A regulated healthcare practitioner (doctor, nurse practitioner, etc.) must certify that you have one or more of these conditions:

Cannot walk without help from another person, brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, or similar assistive device

Requires a wheelchair

Has lung disease with forced expiratory volume below 1 litre per second

Has cardiovascular disease classified as Class III or IV

Severely limited ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, musculoskeletal, or orthopedic conditions

Vision of 20/200 or poorer in the better eye with corrective lenses

Field of vision of 20 degrees or less in both eyes

Any other condition or functional impairment that severely limits mobility

The permit is issued to a person, not a vehicle. You can use it in any vehicle where you are the driver or passenger. It must be displayed on the dashboard or sun visor with the permit number and expiry date visible.

How to Apply

The application has two parts. Part A is completed by you (or a caregiver on your behalf). Part B is completed by your healthcare practitioner who certifies your condition.

1Download the Accessible Parking Permit application form or pick one up at any ServiceOntario centre

2Complete Part A (your personal information and ID details)

3Have your healthcare practitioner complete Part B (health condition certification)

4Submit the completed form with a photocopy of your ID

You can submit:

• Online at ontario.ca/get-an-accessible-parking-permit

• In person at any ServiceOntario centre (you can book an appointment first)

• By mail to ServiceOntario, Accessible Parking Permit Services Office, P.O. Box 9800, Kingston ON K7L 5N8

The healthcare practitioner's section (Part B) is only valid for 6 months from the signature date. Submit your application before it expires, or you will need to have it completed again.

Renewing Your Permit

Renewal is free. The process depends on your permit type:

Permanent permitNo recertification neededOnline, mail, or in person

Subject-to-change permitRecertification from healthcare practitioner requiredOnline, mail, or in person

Temporary permitRecertification requiredOnline, mail, or in person

Renewal reminders are mailed to you before your permit expires. You can also renew at ontario.ca.

Replace a Lost or Stolen Permit

You can replace a lost, stolen, or damaged permit online, by mail, or in person. There is no cost. If the permit was stolen, report it to your local police department first.

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Misuse and Penalties

It is illegal to use an Accessible Parking Permit fraudulently. Under the Highway Traffic Act, misuse can result in the permit being cancelled, a fine, or imprisonment. The named permit holder must be the driver or passenger of the vehicle when the permit is in use. If you see someone misusing a permit, you can report it to your local police department.

Need Help?

Contact ServiceOntario for questions about accessible parking permits.

1-800-387-3445