Parking Permits
Learn how to apply for or renew parking permits in Burlington, including downtown, Alton Village, accessible parking and veteran parking permits.
You can request and renew various parking permits with the City of Burlington and Service Ontario, including:
- Permits for downtown municipal lots
- Permits for on-street parking in the Alton Village community
- Veteran Parking Permits
- Accessible Parking Permits
New Parking Permits
New parking permit requests can be made:
- Logging in to your account on the Parking Customer Portal
- In person: City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, ON
- Email: city@burlington.ca
Permits for Downtown Municipal Lots
We offer monthly Downtown Parking Permits for many municipal lots. Monthly rates range from $91 to $151. To make a new Downtown Parking Permit request, please log into your account on the Parking Customer Portal.
Renew Your Permit
To renew an existing parking permit, you will need your licence plate number associated with your permit.
Alton Village Residential Parking Permits
Starting in June 2025, we will no longer be accepting applications for the Alton Village Residential Parking Permit. Please apply for the new Citywide On-Street Residential Permit.
The cost of the permit is $30 per month or $350 per year. To apply, please visit the Service Burlington counter for the application documents. Proof of residence and vehicle ownership are required. More details are available on the Citywide Parking permit page.
Renew Your Alton Village Permit
To renew your permit, visit the Parking Customer Portal. You will need your unique account number and licence plate number associated with your permit.
If your Alton Village Permit lapses – please apply for the Citywide On-street Residential Permit.
Veteran Parking Permits
We offer Veteran Parking Permits for individuals who served in:
- The Second World War or Korean War
- The Canadian Forces, Reserve Forces, Commonwealth Forces, its Allies, the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime
- NATO operations or the United Nations Peacekeeping Force
- Vietnam War in the United States Forces or its Allies, and were a Canadian citizen at the time of service
Veteran Parking Permits or vehicles with a veteran licence plate may freely park, up to the designated time period at:
- Municipal facilities
- Downtown on-street parking and municipal lots
- Art Gallery of Burlington (1333 Lakeshore Rd.)
- Sims Square (390 Brant St.)
To apply, download and complete our Veteran Parking Permit and Transit Pass Application Form and submit it in-person at City Hall (426 Brant St., Burlington).
Accessible Parking Permits
Visit ServiceOntario to learn how to get an Accessible Parking Permit.
Accessible Sign Guidelines
If you are putting up an accessible parking sign, please review our Accessible Sign Guidelines, which details specification requirements, location, dimensions, availability and more.