Parking Permits

Find out more about the types of permits available in St. John's.

Residential Parking Permit

If you live downtown and you do not have access to off-street parking, you can apply for a Residential Parking Permit. This permit does not guarantee a parking space in front of your house.

Residents may get one permit for each vehicle. The cost is $27.50 for the year. Your driver's license and vehicle registration must show the address of the street you want the permit for. We will replace lost permits at full cost to the resident.

Visitor's Permit

You can apply for one visitor's permit per residential dwelling. The cost is $35.75 annually. It can only be used on the street for which it is issued.

Temporary Parking Permit

If you have recently moved into an area and have not yet updated your license and registration, you can ask for a temporary permit. This permit is usually issued for a two-week period. Residents must return to Access St. John's with their changed documentation to get a Residential Parking Permit.

Business Permit

Any business operating in a Residential Parking Permit area without access to off-street parking can apply for one parking permit. The cost is $27.50 annually.

Contractor's Permit

Contractors working on properties in a Residential Parking Permit area can apply for one permit for each vehicle owned by a person working on the property. The cost is $27.50 per vehicle. Permits are only for the construction period.

Commercial Parking Permit

The City has various commercial parking permit options available, which can be purchased at any time by the general public. Permits are issued monthly and vary in cost depending on the locations, which are listed below.

You can apply for a commercial permit by completing the parking permit application. Vehicle registration is required, and the permit can be shared between up to five vehicles.

City Hall Parking Garage (level 5) - $100 monthly
Gower Street - $80 monthly
Queens Road - $80 monthly
Central Street - $100 monthly
Plymouth Road - $60 monthly
Water Street East - $60 monthly
Prince Street Lot - $150 monthly

How do I get permit parking on my street?

Residential Parking programs may be implemented in areas where parking is restricted parking and there are limited off-street options. Residents who wish to have a permit program reviewed for their area can submit a request to Access St. John's. This should include a demonstrated consensus from the residents of the area that permits are requested. This will then be reviewed by the City’s Traffic Division and additional residential surveys may be required. Not all areas of the City can qualify as a permit area and each request requires individual review and analysis.

Can I park my vehicle in front of my house?

A residential permit does not guarantee a parking space in front of your house. It does ensure that non-residents are not taking up parking spaces on the street.

Accessible on-street parking is available to residents who meet the criteria and who do not have access to off-street parking.