Visiting out-of-town guests and no available parking?

It is possible to arrange for a short term parking permit for visitors.  Visitors' parking permits are available only for use in Residential Parking permit zones by out-of-town non-residents for a maximum of two weeks. If a visitor wishes to extend his or her visit, then he or she must purchase a regular on-street parking permit.

In order to obtain a permit, a visitor must have:

• Proof of host's residency – copy of lease if renting, or tax bill if property owner
• Letter from host's landlord stating that there is no parking available at any cost on the property

Copy of visitor's vehicle registration. If the vehicle registration does not have his or her home address, also provide visitor's driver's licence for proof of non-residency. 

If the host would like to arrange for the pass before the visitor arrives, often staff will accept drivers' licence and plate information, or you can arrange to fax information to City staff.  Please call staff or drop by the Client Service Centre at City Hall to make arrangements with staff.

Effective April 1, 2009, the Visitor's Parking Permits cost is $13.00 + GST per week and can be obtained at any City of Ottawa Client Service Centre.

For further information, call 3-1-1.

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